Developing Character . . . One Stage at a Time
Mission Statement: CYT is dedicated to developing character in children through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values.
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 6-18. CYT stands in the forefront in its commitment to the highest ethical, moral, technical and artistic standards of excellence. Instructors are professionals, qualified in teaching and/or performing, who must understand our mission statement, values, objectives and goals. All CYT staff strive to be excellent role models.
Values and Objectives:
Placing the maximum worth on people and treating each individual with respect and significance.
Developing character values in individuals including commitment, discipline, self-esteem, confidence and integrity.
Supporting the family unit through the direct involvement of each family member's talents, interests and abilities.
Providing a quality product without compromising a wholesome environment.
Being a godly role model promoting the awareness of a higher accountability.
CYT is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation founded in San Diego, CA in 1981. Since then, California CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation. There are now branches in cities across the country providing education and training to over 9000 students a year with programs in Atlanta, GA; Richmond and Fredricksburg, VA; Spokane and Vancouver, WA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KS; Denver, CO; and San Diego, CA. CYT Anderson is proud to be a part of the CYT family.
CYT Anderson is an educational organization which is funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales, and donations.
CYT Anderson is an official licensee of CYT San Diego, California.
How CYT Works
Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Classes meet Tuesday afternoons from 4:15pm to 6:15pm for a ten-week session. There are three class sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops as weekly two-hour classes. Classes are held at Boulevard Baptist Church on the corner of Greenville Street (Hwy 81) and Boulevard. Enrolled students have the opportunity to to audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community. CYT's structured classes and productions provide a safe place for young people to build character, values, and confidence while learning a variety of theater arts skills.
