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 26

Class Starts: August 18
Class Ends: October 27
No Class: October 20

Showcase: October 27

Class Location
Hope Covenant Church
451 Ackman Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

 

Production Information - Fall 2026

The Wizard of Oz
Performance Dates: 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 Kane or McHenry class HERE. 

Audition Date/Time: August 21, 5:00pm - 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, 11/17
*Rehearsal location TBD

No Rehearsal: 9/4 & 9/5

Mandatory Parent Meetings: August 29 & October 3

Move-In: 10/19
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
10/20, 10/21, 10/22
School Day Performance: 10/23

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsal)
Church on the Rock
17N230 Manning Road
Huntley, IL 60142

Class Information - Winter 2027

Registration opens: October 6
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: October 20
Registration Closes: November 17

Class Starts: November 10
Class Ends: February 9
No Class: November 24, December 22, December 29, January 26

Showcase: February 9

Class Location
Hope Covenant Church
451 Ackman Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
 

Production Information - Winter 2027

The Little Mermaid
January 29 - 31, 2027

Audition Sign-Ups Open October 30: 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 Kane or McHenry class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: November 13, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: November 14, 9:30am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
11/20, 11/21, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12, 12/18, 12/19, 1/8, 1/9, 1/15, 1/16, 1/22, 1/23
No Rehearsal: 11/27, 11/28, 12/25, 12/26, 1/1, 1/2

Mandatory Parent Meetings: November 21 and January 9

Move-In: January 25 4:00pm-10:00pm
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
1/26, 1/27, 1/28
School Day Performance: 1/29

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsal)
Church on the Rock
17N230 Manning Road
Huntley, IL 60142

Vicky Lewis - Class Coordinator

mchenryclasses@cytchicago.org



 
FAQs and Policies

Jenni Miller — Production Coordinator

kane@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 Juniors, Algonquin 5-6 Kane St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Algonquin Jul 13 Jul 17
Broadway Stars Juniors, Crystal Lake 5-6 McHenry Prince of Peace, Crystal Lake Jul 06 Jul 10
Broadway Stars, Algonquin 7-12 Kane St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Algonquin Jul 13 Jul 17
Broadway Stars, Crystal Lake 7-12 McHenry Prince of Peace, Crystal Lake Jul 06 Jul 10
Broadway Stars, Libertyville 7-12 Lake The Chapel Libertyville Jul 20 Jul 24
Magical Musical Movies Juniors, Dundee Township 5-6 Kane Fox Valley Church Jul 27 Jul 31
Magical Musical Movies, Dundee Township 7-12 Kane Fox Valley Church 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:
Drama: The Art of the Monologue 12-18 McHenry
(Winter 2027)		 Hope Church, Crystal Lake Tue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Nov 10 Feb 09
Improv Team 12-18 McHenry
(Winter 2027)		 Hope Church, Crystal Lake Tue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Nov 10 Feb 09
Musical Theater: Seize the Day 8-12 McHenry
(Winter 2027)		 Hope Church, Crystal Lake Tue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Nov 10 Feb 09
Tap Into It! - Beginning Tap 8-12 McHenry
(Winter 2027)		 Hope Church, Crystal Lake Tue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Nov 10 Feb 09
Tune Town: Imagination Zone 5-7 McHenry
(Winter 2027)		 Hope Church, Crystal Lake Tue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Nov 10 Feb 09

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