Fall 2025 Class Registration Opens July 15th!

Advance your SKILLS with our fabulous classes! 

At CYT, we believe in EDUCATION before APPLICATION. Our qualified teachers can help your child grow in all disciplines of musical theater! Voice, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, and Behind the Scenes Specialty classes are our forte'! CYT Classes help students get stronger and they are a great place to grow in relationships with others of like interests as well! Class sizes are limited to ensure individualized instruction and encourage a strong community in our learning environments.

The Fall 9-week Session will run from August - October.  If you are registered for a Fall class and between 8-18, you are eligible to audition for our Fall shows - Diary of a Wimpy Kid (East), Hadestown Teen Edition (Central), and Elf JR (North). Please join these Facebook groups or visit the show pages on the website for more information about the shows and the audition process.

Fall class registration will open on July 15th
*Early Bird Discount of $25 per class until July 22th

NEW FOR 2025-2026 - CYT Houston class levels have been renamed!
*Foundations (previously Beginning/Intermediate)
*Refinement (previously Intermediate/Advanced) - must be at least 12 years old and have met prerequisites 
*Mastery (Advanced/Master Class) - must be at least 14 years old and have met prerequisites 
If you have questions about classes, pre-requisites, or the registration process, please email your Class Coordinator:

East (Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita) area - Jen Shoemake at jen@cythouston.org
Houston (Spring/Klein/Woodlands) area - Kristie Erwin at kristie@cythouston.org
North (Magnolia/Woodlands/Conroe/Montgomery) area - Cindy Sommers at cindy@cythouston.org
Project Plays/Master Classes - Mary Ramsower at mary@cythouston.org

Scholarships for 1/2 tuition on classes are available for those who qualify.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
East (Humble): Dance Foundations - Conditioning 8-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Dance Mastery - The Outsiders 14-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Dance Refinement - Choreography Combos 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Drama Foundations - Flight 92 and 3/4 - The sky's the Limit-ish 8-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Drama Foundations - Scooby-Doo 8-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Drama Refinement - Digging Deep 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Drama Refinement - Improv! 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Musical Theater Refinement - Legally Blonde 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Our Gang - Frozen Beats 5-7 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Specialty - Stage Combat 10-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Specialty - Worship Leading Training 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Voice Foundations - Disney Determination 8-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Voice Foundations - Unsung Heroes - A Musical Mashup 8-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
East (Humble): Voice Refinement - Hamilton's 10th Anniversary 12-18 East
(Fall 2025)
New Covenant Church - Humble Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Houston (Spring) - Dance Foundations: Dancing Through Eden 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Dance Refinement: Express and Create through Contemporary Dance 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: Heroes Vs. Villains 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: How to Train Your Dragon 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Drama Refinement: Sketch Comedy - Lights, Laughter, Action! 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Musical Theater Foundations: High School Musical - We’re All in This Together 9-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Our Gang: Set Sail with Moana 5-7 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Specialty: Designing and Doing! 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Voice Foundations: Unsung Heroes - A Musical Mash-Up 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Houston (Spring) - Voice Refinement: Hamilton's 10th Anniversary 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2025)
Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 06
Magnolia (North) - Dance Foundations: ZOMBIES! 8-18 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07
Magnolia (North) - Drama Foundations: Inside Out 8-18 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07
Magnolia (North) - Musical Theater Foundations: High School Musical - We're All In This Together! 9-18 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07
Magnolia (North) - Our Gang: Lion King 5-7 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07
Magnolia (North) - Speciality: Behind The Director's Chair 12-18 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07
Magnolia (North) - Voice Foundations: The Greatest Showman 8-18 North
(Fall 2025)
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 12 Oct 07

I have grown up in CYT. It has been a huge part of my life. My love for CYT runs deep because it has given me a place to belong and create with some of my best friends. I am grateful for all my mentors who have helped me grow in my faith and craft. I have also loved that my whole family has been a part of my CYT journey and served alongside each other. CYT has truly been my family.


Royce Reid

About

CYT Houston offers classes for students ages 5-18 throughout the school year. Classes include drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes training in makeup, costumes, tech, and more. Classes are held for two hours once a week and run for nine consecutive weeks in Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. Class sizes are small and offer supervision both inside and outside the classroom. Each session culminates in a high-energy showcase to demonstrate to family, friends, and fellow students the skills acquired. 
 
Parents enroll their children in CYT Houston classes so that they have the opportunity to learn, and that’s exactly what they do! By the end of the session, students will have gained new or improved theater arts skills in the area of emphasis. During the last class session, students will showcase their skills, and it is always exciting to see what they’ve learned! 

Tuition for most classes is $225.

Project Play classes are $295 which includes extra weeks of rehearsal, production elements and 2 tickets to the Play Festival performance of all Project Play classes.  Project Play classes are not offered in every session.

Refund policyNO REFUNDS will be given after classes are purchased, or if in-person classes move to an online format due to government regulations or safety protocols.

NOTE: Students must be enrolled in a CYT Houston class and be between the ages of 8- 18 yrs old in order to be eligible to audition for a show. If a student auditions and is not cast in the show they try out for,  the student may audition for another show in one of our other areas. It is permissible to enroll in classes in one area and audition for a show in another area. However, if you choose this option, please be aware that there may be some overlapping dates with classes or showcases. A class showcase in one location could be scheduled during the same week as a Tech Rehearsal in another location; therefore, Showcase participation would not be possible. Please be sure to check the online calendar for any conflicts before registering. Unfortunately, there is no way to always avoid these schedule conflicts with multiple areas as we must structure our schedules around open venue dates.

Attendance Policy: It is especially important that your student attend classes regularly and that they do not miss the Showcase performance. Many showcase performances rely on every student being present, and other students are affected if one person is missing. CYT Houston is an Educational 501c3 organization, and the classes, and attendance in those classes, allow CYT to maintain our tax-exempt status. All communication regarding absences must be done by contacting the Class Coordinator. Quality performing arts education and character development are primary goals of CYT. Therefore, students should not plan to miss more than two classes. Special consideration may be granted regarding absences due to illness or a family emergency. In these instances, please make requests to the Class Coordinator in advance and as promptly as possible for consideration. Should your child’s attendance in classes (or rehearsals) exceed the maximum allowed absences, he/she is subject to replacement in the production in which they are currently cast and they may be removed from the class Showcase. If your child has a conflict during Showcase, please notify the Class Coordinator and the Instructor as soon as possible. 
There will be no refunds for classes or production fees if a student is removed due to absences.

***CYT reserves the right to make health policy changes as we see fit to preserve the health of the cast and ensure that our classes and shows have the best possible chance of getting through the entire session or run of the show.

Curriculum

CYT Houston offers a wide variety of classes that will enable students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence, and make friends! CYT's goal is for our classes to be Vibrant, Imaginative, Inclusive, and Uplifting! 
 
There are currently over 50 different curriculum materials available in a variety of musical theater areas. Please note these classes vary per session. Check the Classes page to see what’s available now!

Showcase

Parents, friends, and relatives are invited to attend, free of charge, CYT Houston's Showcase performance on the last evening of classes. Showcase is the grand finale of each class session, during which every class makes a 5-10 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!
 

Teaching Artists

At CYT Houston, a Teaching Artist's mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. CYT Houston Teaching Artists are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals.  All CYT Houston Teaching Artists have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn. 

Current Teachers:

Ali Cooper

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Texas Tech University and have 17 years experience teaching music to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Throughout my career, I’ve also taught private voice and piano lessons, but my greatest passions are choral music and musical theater. There is nothing more rewarding to me than helping children discover and grow in their own love for music in community with one another. I’ve been married to my husband Ben for over 20 years, and we are proud parents of two wonderful boys—Micah, who enjoys playing the trumpet and running cross country, and Jonah, a CYT enthusiast. Outside of teaching, I stay active by running, taking group fitness classes, and volunteering at the boys’ school. I love God and music, so CYT is my happy place!


Dee Willis

I have been a part of CYT since 2010 when my daughter joined this wonderful organization. She is now all grown up with kids of her own and I'm so happy to still be with CYT! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music in Therapy from Sam Houston State University and I LOVE to sing! During the past 10 years I have been honored to serve at CYT in the capacity of Costumer, Teacher, Director, Vocal Director, Tour Group Director, Show Coordinator, and CYT@school Coordinator. I'm so blessed that God has given me the opportunity to work with so many talented individuals and to share His love with others through CYT!


Emily Bauserman

I love all things dance, but my favorite is tap and ballet. I trained with many dance studios in Louisiana while growing up, and was on pointe by the early age of 9. I was captain of my high school dance line and was on our college dance line at Northwestern State University. I have been a dance instructor for many years. One of the most rewarding parts of being a dance teacher is watching a student go through the process from frustration to delight in learning a new skill. I also hold a certificate in Rhythm Works Integrative Dance that allows me to teach dance skills to children and adults with developmental disabilities. I love to vacation in the mountains of Colorado, and spend time with family. A fun fact about me is that I carried the Olympic torch in 1984 on horseback.


Julie Broussard

I am blessed to teach for CYT Houston East. I am a child of God, mother of three beautiful girls and wife to Aaron. I have spent my childhood singing, dancing and performing in school and church productions. At an early age, I knew that I was called to work with children. I earned a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, a M.A. in Psychology, and am a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). I have also previously worked as an elementary school teacher. It is my goal to teach with a loving heart, inspire creativity and encourage children to reach their full potential.


Lacy Billings

Lacy is a passionate homeschool mom and staff member with CYT Houston. With a strong foundation in the performing arts, she honed her skills through various productions in high school, and further developed her craft in college. Additionally, her experience in children's ministry has enriched her ability to engage and inspire young audiences while sharing the message of Jesus. Lacy is dedicated to creating impactful theatrical experiences that resonate with diverse communities and reflect her faith.


Leslie Reese

Leslie is in her fourth year at Salem Lutheran Church and School where she teaches the theatre classes, directs the school musical, and also serves as the Worship Coordinator for the church. Leslie's love of theatre began at the age of six when she was asked to play Gretl in The Sound of Music. She has been acting, singing, and dancing ever since. She obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre from Elon University in North Carolina, and has many years of experience both onstage performing and backstage directing, choreographing, stage managing, and teaching. Some of her students have even gone on to careers on Broadway and television. Leslie has worked with many theatre companies including A.D. Players, The Alley Theatre, and Red Mountain Theatre. Some of her favorite credits include A Chorus Line, Children of Eden, I Ought to be in Pictures, Steel Magnolias, Annie, Charley's Aunt, 42nd Street, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and The Little Foxes. Previous productions at Salem include Frozen Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, and Dear Edwina Jr. Outside of theatre, Leslie is a huge Astros fan, and loves to travel. She is also a professional organizer and former gymnastics coach. Her favorite Bible verse is Phil 4:13!


Lexie Hutson

Hi, I'm Lexie Hutson! I currently teach 9th grade English in Aldine ISD, and I have a B.A. in English from Texas A&M. During high school and college, I was on my school's improv team and part of many theater productions, both on and off of the stage. I have experience with acting, improv, tech theater, and playwriting. I am incredibly excited to be working with CYT and to help kids develop a love for all things theater!


Lindsay Elgin

Lindsay Elgin is a returned CYT voice teacher and a professional choral singer in the Houston Area. She has sung with the Kingwood based a cappella choir Evōk and was a part of the choir that sang backup for Josh Groban. Community and church ensembles are her favorite and speciality. She has been in three community theater productions with The Players Theater Company. Working with the Owen Theater was her lead into working with CYT. She started with CYT in the Spring of Lockdown in 2020. During her CYT sabbatical she has produced and performed in a musical review of Stephen Sondheim's greatest hits, graduated from Houston Christian University with a Bachelors of Music, completed her first year of teaching middle school choir in Aldine ISD, and is leading her church’s youth choir. She is happy to be working with CYT again and is excited serve Christ through song.


Liz Curtin

Liz Curtin graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BFA in Theatre Arts and Secondary Education. Liz has performed in various roles in professional and community theatre in NYC, London and Houston, as well as work in commercials and voice overs. Ms Curtin began her teaching career at Jersey village high school, and has taught English and theatre at Cy Falls high school, Tomball High School, and St Anthony of Padua Catholic School. “My greatest joy is watching my students bloom into confident and passionate performers. In my experience, the kids who fear the spotlight the most are the ones who bask in the pure joy of the it once we work to conquer that fear!”


Madeline Driver

Madeline Driver is a CYT Houston Alum. After nine years of being a CYT student, she immediately began teaching and directing summer stocks and camps for the past five years. Maddie is also a private performance coach where she teaches both voice and acting techniques. Her love for the theater doesn’t stop at performance though. Maddie has been heavily involved in the backstage aspects of theatre since high school. Theatre and teaching are her greatest joys, and she cannot wait to work with you!


Madison Stone

Madison Stone graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a BA in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology. Along the way, Madison served in several organizational leadership positions and was recognized for her work in the community. Madison started as a performer with CYT in 2012 and continued performing with multiple companies until she aged out as a student performer and began performing as an adult. She has done everything from stage performance to lighting design to teaching classes and leading camps, as well as serving on numerous artistic teams that have served thousands of patrons. Madison is a seasoned theater veteran, having won multiple awards across various companies. She loves the art of theater and sharing her gifts to equip young performers to reach their fullest potential. She embraces the motto of CYT, “character over competition,” in every aspect of her life. When not onstage or serving on a team, Madison is a devoted wife and mother to four sweet children.


Melanie Miller

I am a CYT alum and I am overjoyed to be teaching this session! I have been taking piano lessons for 12 years and voice lessons for three and a half years. I have also worked with children for 8 years in many capacities, from volunteering in Sunday School to teaching music. I cannot wait to continue my teaching journey by working with my favorite organization and with my favorite people!


Michael Toller

Michael is the worship pastor at Covenant Baptist Church and a self-proclaimed tech-nerd. Michael’s family has been involved with CYT since 2022. His wife and children have participated in classes and shows, while he has contributed in sound production. Michael's background includes leading choirs for both children and adults, as well as serving as a worship pastor in churches across Arkansas, Illinois, and Texas over the last 25 years. He holds a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Voice/Church Music from Ouachita Baptist University. While at OBU he worked as stage manager and light and sound engineer for multiple productions including My Fair Lady, Into the Woods, and Carousel. Michael is passionate about teaching the next generation how to serve the Lord with their gifts, and eagerly anticipates teaching and engaging with the talented students at CYT.


Morgan Yovanovich

Howdy! I’m Morgan and am thrilled to be teaching classes for CYT! I’ve participated in dance, to include ballet, tap, jazz and partner dancing, since the age of 4 and in musical theater productions since the age of 12. I found my real theater family after moving to Texas my freshman year of high school and joining CYT where I participated in 17 productions throughout high school. My hope is that all students at CYT will be blessed with the same joy, friendships, love of theater and growth in faith that I’ve experienced here!


Paula-Beth Toller

Paula-Beth is so grateful the Lord led her family to CYT! She became involved in the arts as a young child, and being deeply impacted by the teachers in her life, Paula-Beth knew from an early age she wanted to be able to share her love and knowledge of music with others. Before relocating to the Houston area, Paula-Beth served as the Vocal Director for Stars Theater Company in Bedford. She has also directed children’s choirs throughout Texas and Illinois, has over 25 years experience as a private music teacher, and holds a BA in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance. Her focus on musical instruction is to encourage students to reach their highest potential in a fun and energetic environment while learning they're never too young to use their gifts for God's glory. While she loves performing on stage, her favorite roles in life are that of wife and mom. She serves alongside her husband in ministry, and all four of their kids are involved in CYT. Paula-Beth is thankful for the outlet that CYT provides her to be able to combine her love for the Lord with her passion for the arts.


Stacy Hamsher

I have an Masters of Arts in Speech Communication and Theatre from Arkansas State University. I have been a part of many theatre productions but my favorite roles were Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest, Babe in Crimes of the Heart and Luciana in Boys from Syracuse. I am excited to share my love of theatre with my four children and all the children in CYT.


Ziggy Bernard

Ziggy was in CYT for five years, involved in shows such as The Music Man, Alice in Wonderland, and High School Musical (twice!). Ziggy has a deep passion for all things that involve theater, but especially character building and thusly bringing those characters to life. When not on stage, Ziggy enjoys learning new songs on the piano, drawing, and teaching. Their ultimate goal is to give back what CYT has given them; joy, friendship, and laughter!