Lake Chapter

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 2025

Registration opens: July 15
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: July 28
Registration Closes: September 11 

Class Starts: September 4
Class Ends: November 6
No Class: N/A

Showcase: November 6

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

Production Information - Fall 2025

Matilda
November 21-23, 2025

Our show is cast!

Audition Sign-Ups Open August 29: 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: September 12, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: September 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates: 
9/19, 9/20, 9/26, 9/27, 10/3, 10/4, 10/10, 10/11,
10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15

No Rehearsal: 10/31 & 11/1

Mandatory Parent Meetings: September 20 & October 25

Move-In: 11/16
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
11/17, 11/18, 11/19
School Day Performance: 11/21

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

Class Information - Winter 2026

Registration opens: October 7
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: October 20
Registration Closes: December 4

Class Starts: November 13
Class Ends: February 12
No Class: November 20, November 27, December 25, January 1

Showcase: February 12

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

Production Information - Winter 2026

Mary Poppins
February 20-22, 2026
 
Audition Sign-Ups Open November 21: 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 Lake or Kenosha class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: December 5, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: December 6, 9:30am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
12/12, 12/13, 12/19, 12/20, 1/9, 1/10,1/16, 1/17,
1/23, 1/24, 1/30, 1/31, 2/6, 2/7, 2/13, 2/14

Mandatory Parent Meetings: December 13 and January 31

Move-In: February 16
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required): 
2/17, 2/18, 2/19

School Day Performance: February 20

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals)
First Christian Church
13022 Wilmot Road
Kenosha, WI 53142

Trisha Blaine - Class Coordinator

lakeclasses@cytchicago.org
FAQs and Policies

Kylie Brazda — Production Coordinator

lake@cytchicago.org
November 21-23

November 21-23

Wilmot Union High School

More Info
February 20-22

February 20-22

College of Lake County - James Lumber Center

More Info
May 8-10

May 8-10

Christian Arts Auditorium

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 Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Dance: Musical Theater Dance 8-12 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Drama: Disney Sidekicks 8-12 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Improv Team 12-18 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Mastering Dance Auditions and Callbacks 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Musical Theater: The Story of Buddy the Elf 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Specialty: Props and Design 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 13 Feb 12
Tune Town: Bounce! 5-7 Lake
(Winter 2026)		 Gurnee Community Church Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 13 Feb 12

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