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 - Spring 2026

Registration opens: January 27
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: February 9
Registration Closes: March 9

Class Starts: March 2
Class Ends: May 11
No Class: March 30

Showcase: May 11

Class Location
Village Bible Church 
847 State Route 47
Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Production Information - Spring 2026

Newsies
May 21-24, 2026

Our show is cast!

Audition Sign-Ups Open February 27: 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 an Aurora or DuPage class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: March 13 5:00pm
Callback Date/Time: March 14 9:30 - 2:00pm

Location (Auditions & Callbacks)
Neighborhood Church of the Brethren
155 Boulder Hill Pass,
Montgomery, IL 60538

Location (Rehearsals)
TBD

Rehearsal Dates:
3/20, 3/21, 3/27, 3/28, 4/10, 4/11, 4/17, 4/18, 4/24, 4/25,
5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/9, 5/15, 5/16

Mandatory Parent Meetings: March 21 & May 2

Move-In: Monday, May 18
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required): 
5/18, 5/19, 5/20

School Day Performance: May 21

Class Coordinator - Mary Balderas

auroraclasses@cytchicago.org

 
FAQs and Policies

Production Coordinator - Isolda Teodoro

dupage@cytchicago.org
October 9-12

October 9-12

Batavia Fine Arts Centre

January 15-18

January 15-18

Batavia Fine Arts Centre

More Info
May 21-24

May 21-24

Batavia Fine Arts Centre

More Info

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 Juniors, Naperville 5-6 Dupage Grace Pointe Church Aug 03 Aug 07
Broadway Stars, Naperville 7-12 Dupage Grace Pointe Church Aug 03 Aug 07
Magical Musical Movies Juniors, Wheaton 5-6 Dupage Church of the Resurrection, Wheaton Jul 27 Jul 31
Magical Musical Movies, Wheaton 7-12 Dupage Church of the Resurrection, Wheaton Jul 27 Jul 31
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:

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