Classes

Welcome to CYT Online Fall 2020!

CYT Online Fall 2020 is a way to experience CYT Classes virtually during this unprecedented time.  We’re excited to bring you this unique opportunity to learn more about theater arts and building character, from the comfort of your own home!

Our "Stepping Stones to Better Acting" Themed Online Fall Session will take place each week for four to eight weeks starting in September running into November. There are many types of classes to choose from. Students will have access to CYT Portland/Vancouver's amazing teachers, continue their theater training, and see friends to reconnect.  We encourage all of you to take advantage of this "Stepping Stones to Better Acting" experience and take every class that is right for YOU! 
Register for Online Courses Coming Soon!

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Dive out of your plane! Intermediate Improv 12-18 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Thu 7:00pm - 8:15pm Sep 24 Oct 15
Dive out of your plane! Intermediate Improv 12-18 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Thu 7:00pm - 8:15pm Oct 22 Nov 12
Jump off your cliff! Beginning Improv 8-11 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Thu 4:00pm - 5:15pm Oct 22 Nov 12
Jump off your cliff! Beginning Improv 8-11 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Thu 4:00pm - 5:15pm Sep 24 Oct 15
Radio Drama: Step into Theater of the Mind 8-18 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm Sep 22 Nov 10
Self-Taped Auditions: Acting Online 12-18 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Wed 7:00pm - 8:15pm Sep 23 Oct 14
Self-Taped Auditions: Acting Online 12-18 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Wed 7:00pm - 8:15pm Oct 21 Nov 11
Story Book Nook: Pilgrims: A Thankful Heart 5-8 Portland/Vancouver Online
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Mon 3:30pm - 4:30pm Oct 19 Nov 09

Current Teachers:

Jody Williamson

Jody joyfully homeschools her five children, who she spends many hours singing and dancing with. She has loved musical theater for as long as she can remember. She brings years of teaching experience with her where she taught fine arts and PE & third grade and she also directed summer camps and afterschool programs for the YMCA. She has loved CYT from the first time she experienced her first show and she is excited to be part of the CYT team.

Myronie McKee

When not ironing her husband's tube socks Myronie loves to act, direct plays, write them and laugh while people succeed and fail at improv. On her way to having a ball in the theater world she got her Master's in Divinity, took classes at Second City, lived/preached/surfed in Hawaii, pastored in the Silicon Valley, traveled the world and somewhere in there, gave birth to a couple of humans who bring her endless joy (when they're not squabbling). She loves to help kids shine on stage and in life.

Sandy Shaner

Sandy Shaner has been involved with the performing arts for 40 years. She studied both Dance and Early Childhood education at PSU, in addition to her training through multiple dance academies, including The Portland Dance and Northwest Dance Academies. Sandy has been an instructor of both drama and dance and is currently in her 21st year at Lake Oswego Academy of Dance. She also enjoys choreographing musical productions for schools in Portland, but most of all she loves being a part of the CYT family, where her dance background and her love of Jesus come together.

“Love art in yourself, not yourself in art.”
 

Konstantin Stanislavski ​​​​​​​

More on CYT Classes

Christian Youth Theater may produce incredible, Broadway-style musical theater, but at our heart we are an educational organization. Our purpose is to help childeren and adults grow in character, discovering their God-given gifts and becoming the best they can be.

Curriculum

CYT offers a wide variety of classes, and they all enable students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence, and make friends!

There are currently over 50 different curriculum materials available in a variety of musical theater areas. Please note these classes vary per session. Check the Classes page to see what’s available now!

Showcase

Parents, friends, and relatives are invited to attend CYT's Showcase performance on the last day / evening of classes, free of charge! Showcase is the grand finale of each session of classes, at which every class makes a 5-10 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!

Teachers

A CYT Teacher’s mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. CYT teachers are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals.  All CYT teachers have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn.
CYT is pleased to offer financial assistance to families who would otherwise not be able to participate in our programs. Click below for our scholarship application. Once the application is completed, please submit it to mfordice@cytportlandvancouver.org.
Scholarship Application