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: September 8

Class Starts: August 31
Class Ends: November 9
No Class: September 4

Showcase: November 9

Class Location
Westminster Church
2821 N Bell School Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107

Production Information - Fall 2025

 

Class Information - Winter 2027

Registration opens: October 6
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: October 20
Registration Closes: December 7

Class Starts: November 30
Class Ends: February 22
No Class: December 21, December 28, February 8

Showcase: February 22

Class Location
Westminster Church
2821 N Bell School Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107

Production Information - Winter 2027

Into the Woods Jr
February 12-14, 2027

Audition Sign-Ups Open November 20: 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 Rockford class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: December 4, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: December 5, 9:30am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
12/11, 12/12, 12/18, 12/19, 1/8, 1/9,
1/15, 1/16, 1/22, 1/23, 1/29, 1/30, 2/5, 2/6
No Rehearsal: 12/25, 12/26, 1/1, 1/2

Mandatory Parent Meetings: December 12 and January 23

Move-In: February 7
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required): 
2/8, 2/9, 2/10

School Day Performance: February 11

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals)
Westminster Church
2821 N Bell School Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107

Class Coordinator - Marissa Mehalko

rockfordclasses@cytchicago.org




 
FAQs and Policies

Laura Kenrick - Production Coordinator

rockford@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 Camps:

Camp: Age: Chapter: Location: Start: End:
Broadway Stars, Rockford 7-12 Rockford Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Aug 03 Aug 07
Magical Musical Movies, Rockford 7-12 Rockford Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Jul 13 Jul 17
The Point- Act II 14-18 All-Area Judson University, Elgin Jul 13 Jul 17

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
150: Voice 13-18 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Dance: Musical Theater Genres 8-12 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Dance: Tap and Jazz 10-14 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Improv Team 12-18 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Musical Theater: Tarzan 8-12 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Specialty: Anatomy of Worship 13-18 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 30 Feb 22
The Teen Performer's Toolkit 13-18 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 30 Feb 22
Tune Town: Imagination Zone 5-7 Rockford
(Winter 2027)		 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 30 Feb 22

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