Registration opened January 16, 2026.

Spring Class Schedules:
Folsom - Mondays, 2/23 - 4/13 (no class on 3/30); Showcase 4/20
Roseville - Thursdays, 2/26 - 4/16 (no class on 4/2); Showcase 4/23

APEX Teams - Improv, Voice and Dance - auditions will remain open until February 10, 2026.  If you want more information or to audition for a team, please contact micky@cytsacramento.org

Audition forms, EXPO Planning Guide, and Dance choreography can be found HERE
Students ages 8-18 registering for a class in Folsom will be eligible to audition for Matilda the Musical (to be rehearsed/performed at Oak Hills Church). 
Folsom SPRING classes are on Mondays, 2/23-4/13 (no class on 3/30) with showcase 4/20.

Students ages 8-18 registering for a class in Roseville will be eligible to audition for The Lion King (to be rehearsed/performed at Radiant Church).
Roseville SPRING classes are on Thursdays, 2/26-4/16 (no class on 4/2) with showcase 4/23.

*Matilda the Musical and The Lion King auditions will be held jointly on February 24 and 25, 2026.  

$275 Class Fee (total per session)
$250 Production Fee (ages 8 -18 who audition and are cast in a show)


CYT Sacramento offers classes over the course of three sessions during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring.  A variety of classes are offered in drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes each session. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. At the end of a CYT session, students will come away with improved skills in the area of emphasis. 

Classes may include but are not limited to:
  • Our Gang (Ages 5-7) 
  • Dance/Movement
  • Drama 
  • Voice
  • Musical Theater
  • Auditions and Callbacks 
  • Comedy and Improv 
  • Technical Theater; such as Makeup, Set Design, etc.
  • Stunts and Combat.
Classes are held once a week for two hours over a period of eight to ten weeks. The session culminates with a showcase in which each class performs a brief prepared presentation, showcasing what they have learned over the session. Every CYT student participates in the Class Showcase!  

Students aged 8 – 18 who are enrolled in a class have the opportunity to audition for a CYT Broadway-style musical! Younger students may serve as ushers at CYT shows, and students ages 14 and up may work on a backstage crew. Visit the Shows page for more information on auditions. 

CLASSES/CAMPS REFUND POLICY-
ATTENDANCE:
please make every effort to attend ALL classes.  Students missing more than two classes are in jeopardy of not performing at showcase and attendance may affect their role in a show, if they are currently cast in a show.

NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND OR CHANGES 2 weeks before the first day camp/class begins. Prior to 2 weeks a $25.00 cancellation fee per class is applied to refunds. Refunds are returned to the original form of payment. Camp/class changes are subject to availability. Tuition must be paid in full in order to register online for camp/class.
If you are in need of financial assistance, please submit your application to ensure it is reviewed before registration opens.  Scholarship Information and Application  

Teachers

A CYT Teacher’s mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self­ esteem, and confidence. CYT teachers 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 teachers 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.

Showcase

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

How to Register

Set up a Family Account before you register for classes:
  1. Click on the "person" icon at top right corner of our website (to right of "DONATE" on any page).
  2. Click on "NEW ACCOUNT" in the pop up window.
  3. Fill out the information required, with the parent's info first.
  4. To add a child to the account, click on the +Family Member button.
If you are already have a Family Account, then (while logged in) follow these steps:
  1. Go to the "Classes" page
  2. First select your "Student's Age"
  3. Click on the Class Name of your choice
  4. Click on the "Register Now" button
  5. Select the family member that will be in the class
  6. You will now have an option to sign up for audition times. Auditions are not required.
  7. If you don't sign up now, you will have that option later in your family account.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Act I: Building Bold Character - Teen Drama 13-18 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act I: Musical Mash-Up - Kids Voice 8-12 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act I: APEX Improv Team 13-18 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Act I: I’ve Got a Dream! Our Gang 5-7 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Act I: Mastering Dance Auditions 10-15 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act I: Musical Through Movement - Teen Specialty Dance/Acting 13-18 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Act I: Revolting Singers - Kids Voice 8-12 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Act II: Lights! Camera! Acting! - Teen Specialty Acting 13-18 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act II: APEX Dance Team 13-18 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act II: APEX Voice Team 13-18 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Act II: CCT - Mrs. Hall's Choir of Awesomeness & Fun 18-79 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act II: Laughing Stock - Comedy for Kids 8-12 Roseville
(Spring 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 26 Apr 23
Act II: Rhythm & Grace - Kids Dance 8-12 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 6:30pm - 8:45pm Feb 23 Apr 20
Take the Stage! Kids Drama 8-12 Folsom
(Spring 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Feb 23 Apr 20

Current Teachers:

Alison Hall

Alison had been a dancer from kindergarten through college. She has learned many different styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. She went on to be a gymnastics coach at Tricks for a few years. Most recently, Alison has received a MA in Special Education Teaching and is working as a special education teacher at an elementary school in the San Juan Unified School District. She is excited for this opportunity to work at CYT.


Jeanette Hall

Jeanette Hall has been a CYT Mom since 2016. She has been on many different parent teams and driven countless miles to and from rehearsals and performances. With a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from CSUS and a teaching credential from Simpson University, God has led her to join the Teaching Staff at CYT. Jeanette has performed in many musicals over the years both at CSUS and in the community. Some of her favorite roles include Newsboy in Working, Elsie Darling in Very Good Eddie, and Peter in Peter Pan. She currently works for a local construction company in Labor Compliance. CYT gives her the opportunity to use her education and experience to help students learn to glorify God through the arts.


Jessilee Windhaus

Jessilee Windhaus is an improviser, actor, instructor, and entrepreneur born and raised in Sacramento. She brings over 10 years of experience in leadership in the performing arts and over 20 years of expertise in improv performance and instruction. She is currently a Teaching Artist at B Street Theatre. Additionally, Jessilee is the Founder and Executive Director of Haus of Comedy (hausofcomedy.com), Co-Founder of Empire Arts Collective, and Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy group. Jessilee has trained with the Upright Citizen's Brigade, The Groundlings, and many other esteemed improv instructors. She holds a Bachelor's in Theatre from CSU Sacramento. She has performed both nationwide and locally at comedy hubs like Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, ComedySportz Sacramento, Empire Arts Collective, Dinner Detective, and Sutter Street Theatre. She served as the Director of High School League at ComedySportz Sacramento, Tour Actor/Director with the world-renowned Missoula Children's Theatre and is proud to join the team at CYT!


Jinnae Stuckey

Jinnae Stuckey holds a BA in theatre from California Baptist University and a MA in Education from University of Southern California. She started dancing at the age of three and danced her way through high school. During her college years she worked on plays and musicals in every capacity possible, from house managing to choreographing to being on stage. Since graduating she has created a theatre program for the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn, worked as the theatre director and teacher for Horizon Charter Schools, taught dance at the Conservatory of Dance, and served as the Visual and Performing Arts Specialist at Community Collaborative Charter School. Now she enjoys staying home with her daughter Everleigh and working for Inspire Charter School as a homeschool teacher.


Mariah Hildebrandt

Mariah is so excited to be welcomed into the CYT family as a teacher! Mariah graduated with a BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen from Azusa Pacific University. She has been performing since the age of three and has been honing her craft ever since. A few of Mariah’s favorite productions were Quilters, Cinderella, Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, Seussical The Musical, and The Women. Most recently Mariah has started directing. Her most recent projects were Beauty and the Beast, Shrek the Musical and Mary Poppins. Mariah also has a passion for students and has been working with children since she was a child. She has worked at numerous children theater camps (including CYT) and loves helping children learn through theater. She is so excited to see what God does though her at CYT. Some fun facts about Mariah: she has a baby boy (Arthur) who has enjoyed being the mascot of every CYT show she has directed, she knows sign language, she loves stage make-up and her favorite tv show will always be Little House on the Prairie.


Ronni Ernenputsch

Ronni is thrilled to be teaching a CCT class this session and sharing her passion for theater arts. Ronni has been in the education field for nearly 20 years. She has a Masters in Secondary Education and holds a teaching credential in English. Ronni is a teacher at Clarksville Charter School and has taught drama in previous years. She has a strong musical background and started her own theater journey in high school and went on to perform in college and beyond. Ronni likes to make learning fun and is confident that all who take her classes will learn while having a good time!


Shelley Crowley

Shelley Crowley took her first ballet class at the age of seven, not knowing it would be the beginning of a lifetime filled with dance. By the time she was fourteen she had already started her professional career as a soloist with Santa Clara Ballet Company. Classically trained, in both Vaganova and Royal Academy styles of ballet, she was an apprentice for San Francisco Ballet, and later became a member of Pacific Dance Theatre and Peninsula Ballet all before graduating from high school. After graduation, she attended UCLA as a Dance major, and continued her dance career, in Southern California as an industry dancer. Years later she decided to return to the Bay Area to continue her education at San Jose State University in the Theater Arts Department. Shelley started teaching dance while attending SJSU, and later moved to the Sacramento area where she founded Roseville School of Dance in the 90s. She was the director and choreographer for Valley Dance Repertoire, a pro/am performance and competition company. Shelley has had the honor of judging for many national dance competitions, including KAR and Starbound, and has taught master classes throughout Northern California. She has taught classical ballet, commercial & musical theater jazz, lyrical, and contemporary for many studios in the Sacramento Valley, including Lines School of Performing Arts, KAST Academy, Dance Elite All-Stars, Aria’s to the Pointe, and most recently, Studio 65 Dance Company, where she was the Musical Theater Director. What seems like a lifetime later, Shelley is a very proud mama of three amazing adults, and feels so blessed to now be a part of the CYT Family.


Thais Doyle

Thais Doyle is a native Californian and was raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Music Performance and Music Education with an emphasis in voice, piano and choral music. She went on to receive her Masters degree from Hope University in Southern California in Worship Ministry administration and leadership. Thais has spent almost forty years working in churches as a Worship Arts Pastor; teaching piano and voice lessons and working with bands and choirs of all ages in church, school and theater settings. Thais joined the teaching and directing staff at CYT in 2021 and has since been honored to teach, direct and be a part of the amazing CYT Family!


Zane Hall

Zane Hall is a CYT Alumni who has been a part of various shows such as Godspell, Newsies, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more! He is currently in his sophomore year at American River College majoring in elementary education, and is continuing his hobby of theatre by participating in shows at community theaters in the Sacramento area. Some of his favorite things include baseball (Go A’s), Phineas and Ferb, and family game nights. He has worked and volunteered at his church with the children’s ministry for the past 4 years fulfilling his passion for teaching and telling young people about Jesus.