Learning at CYT

CYT offers weekly classes over the course of three separate sessions during the school year. Each 2-hour class runs for 9-10 weeks, and the variety of topics offered include drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. 
 
At the end of each CYT session, students come away with improved skills in their area of emphasis and present a high-energy showcase to demonstrate to other students, family, and friends what they have learned. 
About CYT Classes

Class Information - Fall 2026

Registration opens: July 14
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: July 27
Registration Closes: August 21

Class Starts: August 13
Class Ends: October 15
No Class: N/A

Showcase: October 15

Class Location
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031

Production Information - Fall 2026

Seussical
October 23-25, 2026

Audition Sign-Ups Open August 7: Sign-up instructions will be posted to the class callboard at 8am. Auditions are reserved for those students participating in our educational programming. If you are interested in auditioning for this show, please select a Lake or Kenosha class HERE. 

Audition Date/Time: August 21, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: August 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates: 
8/28, 8/29, 9/11, 9/12, 9/18, 9/19, 9/25, 9/26,10/2, 10/3, 10/9, 10/10,
10/16, 10/17

No Rehearsal: 9/4 & 9/5

Mandatory Parent Meetings: August 29 & October 3

Move-In: 10/17
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
10/19, 10/20, 10/21
School Day Performance: 10/22

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsals)
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031

Trisha Blaine - Class Coordinator

lakeclasses@cytchicago.org
FAQs and Policies

Kylie Brazda — Production Coordinator

lake@cytchicago.org

Parent Hub

Want to see details about what families contribute to a show? Check out the Parent Hub!
Go to Parent Hub

Summary of costs

This is your starting point for information related to the show, and general costs related to participating in a production. 
Summary of Costs

Auditioning for a Show

Auditions are reserved for students participating in our educational programming. Auditions are a wonderful way for students to gain self-confidence and to show the best of their talents! Are you a new or established family looking for audition information? Check out our tips and rules! 
Audition Details

Program Ads and Show Sponsorships

Like you, CYT Chicago values family and community. In fact, thousands of families attend our Broadway-style musicals every year! CYT Chicago could not reach all of the kids we do without your support. Click below find more information on how to sponsor a student or advertise in a program.
Ads and Sponsorships

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Dance: Beginner Hip Hop 8-12 Lake
(Fall 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Drama: Conquering Auditions and Callbacks 8-12 Lake
(Fall 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Musical Theater: My Grand Plan 13-18 Lake
(Fall 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Tune Town: Aqua Adventure 5-7 Lake
(Fall 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Voice: Music Theory 13-18 Lake
(Fall 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15

Refer-A-Friend

Did you attend Friends Night in your local chapter? Were you referred by a current a CYT family? If so please submit a coupon request for $25 off your first CYT class!

** Please note: Coupon cannot be applied after registration. **
Request Refer-A-Friend Coupon

CYT Car Decal

Brand new CYT Chicago Car Decals are available for purchase!

Support CYT by representing us on the back of your car! Each sticker is a pro-cut white vinyl car decal, 5" x 5" with transfer mask. Want to see a photo before you purchase? Click HERE.

To purchase, please click the button below. This item is available for purchase online or through the callboard.
Purchase Here