Instructors are qualified in teaching and/or performing, and strive to be excellent role models.
Learn MoreClass: | Age: | Chapter: | Location: | Day: | Time: | Start: | End: |
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Act I: All the Dance Steps - Kids Dance | 8-12 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:15pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act I: APEX Improv - Teen Travel & Practice teams | 13-18 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:15pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act I: Curtain Up! - Our Gang | 5-7 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
ACT I: Curtain Up! - Our Gang | 5-7 | Folsom (Spring 2023) |
Oak Hills | Mon | 4:15pm - 6:15pm | Feb 27 | Apr 17 |
ACT I: Fables & Fairytales - Kids Drama | 8-12 | Folsom (Spring 2023) |
Oak Hills | Mon | 4:15pm - 6:30pm | Feb 27 | Apr 17 |
Act I: Fairytales & Fables - Kids Drama | 8-12 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:15pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
ACT I: Kids Sing Classics - Kids Voice | 8-12 | Folsom (Spring 2023) |
Oak Hills | Mon | 4:15pm - 6:30pm | Feb 27 | Apr 17 |
ACT I: Musical Theater Dance - Teens | 13-18 | Folsom (Spring 2023) |
Oak Hills | Mon | 4:15pm - 6:30pm | Feb 27 | Apr 17 |
ACT I: RnH 4 EVR* - Teen Voice | 13-18 | Folsom (Spring 2023) |
Oak Hills | Mon | 4:15pm - 6:30pm | Feb 27 | Apr 17 |
Act I: RnH 4EVR* - Teen Voice | 13-18 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:15pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act I: Theater Stuff - Kids Drama | 8-12 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 4:00pm - 6:15pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act II: APEX Dance - Teen Advanced Dance | 13-18 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act II: Disney Dazzle! - Kids Voice | 8-12 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act II: Fake Fighting for Real Actors - Teen Specialty | 13-18 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act II: Partner Dance for Musical Theater - Combo Dance | 11-16 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
Act II: Quasi-Realistic Props - Teen Backstage & Beyond | 13-18 | Roseville (Spring 2023) |
Valley Springs Church | Fri | 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Mar 17 | May 12 |
CYT@school - Adventure Christian School | 7-12 | CYT@school (Winter 2023) |
Adventure Christian School | Mon | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Jan 23 | Mar 20 |
Aidan Nunn is thrilled to be teaching at CYT Sacramento. As a CYT alumni, Aidan had the opportunity to be poured into by various CYT Teaching Artists and is excited to give back to the community in this way. Aidan has a passion for music which has lead to him learning how to play many instruments including bass, guitar, piano, percussion and drums, to name a few. He is the lead singer of Room 27 and also the Worship Leader of Student Ministries at First Baptist Church Grass Valley. Aidan has always had an appreciation for the timeless things in life, which has lead to his fascination with swing dancing. In 2018 he won the International Lindy Hop Championship in the junior division. Aidan’s love for students lead him to work for Lifeway Christian Ministry Fuge Camps this past summer to lead students in worship around the Southeast. He can’t wait to work with CYT students as he shares his love for music and dance this session.
Alex is a student at American River College pursuing a degree in theatre arts. Alex is a CYT alumni and is thrilled to be back as a teacher! Working with kids has always been a source of joy throughout her life as she has grown up volunteering in nurseries at church and surrounded by a small army of cousins. Alex has loved theatre since she was 8 years old, and has since performed with a myriad of companies from her hometown of Auburn and in the greater Sacramento area. Alex spent two years on the CYT improv team and has now ventured out into the improv community at American River College. She is so pleased to share her love of improv and be immersed in the CYT community once again to share the wonders of Yes, and!
Amber Camacho is overjoyed to be teaching at CYT Sacramento this session. Amber is a CYT alumni who had the opportunity to be in over 20 productions, including CYT Sacramento’s first show Annie. As a student, she had the privilege of learning from the exceptional CYT Teaching Artists and is excited to come back to CYT in this new role. From a young age, Amber has had a passion for dance, and has been trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. In her time as a CYT student, she had the pleasure of being Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer of multiple productions, her favorite being Godspell. Amber’s love for students lead her to work for Lifeway Christian Ministry Fuge Camps this past summer, leading students in worship around the Southeast. She can’t wait to work with CYT students as she shares her love for dance this session.
Andrea Smit brings to CYT her years of experience as an event planner, set dresser, set designer, and props master. While getting her BA in Interior Design, she interned with CBS studios working on the sets of television shows and commercials. During the years she spent with the Foothills Theatre Company, she worked in various positions as a set dresser, set designer, props master, and assisted with costume design. She is currently the Props Committee Chair for CYT Sacramento’s Roseville productions. Her two biggest passions are creativity and kids, and she feels so blessed to have the opportunity to share her experience with the students at CYT.
Austin Mark Nunn loves being a part of the CYT Sacramento family. He graduated with his BA in Performance and Directing from Vanguard University of Southern California. A few of Austin’s favorite productions as the director and/or choreographer include, Peter Pan, Kiss Me Kate, Metamorphosis, Dancing at Lughnasa, and The Addams Family. Austin is the resident choreographer for Reality Youth show choir which has performed all over the United States. Austin has performed professionally throughout Southern California and in the greater Sacramento area. Favorite roles include the Baker in Into the Woods, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Elton John in The Beat Goes On (a role he originated) Joe Cable in South Pacific and Captain Phoebus de Martin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. For his performance of First Gangster in Kiss Me Kate, Austin was nominated for the Irene Ryan Outstanding Performance Award by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his love for the arts with the students at CYT Sacramento and looks forward to all that God has in store.
Bianca, a CYT Sacramento alumni, is a recent graduate of William Jessup University, with her degree in Theatre, and her concentration in Musical Theatre. She performed in thirteen CYT productions and several other productions outside of CYT. Some of her favorite roles include Marian Paroo in Music Man, Sabine in The Three Musketeers, Olive in 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee, and most recently Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Bianca is passionate about her relationship with Christ and would like to bring that passion to the performing arts community some day. She loves CYT and the family she has built there. She is excited about giving back where she discovered her love of the performing arts.
Denise has worked in musical theater (member Actor’s Equity Association) and as a member of Actor’s Co-op (Hollywood Presbyterian Church). Her leading roles include MOST HAPPY FELLA, INTO THE WOODS, SPITFIRE GRILL, 1776, WEST SIDE STORY, BRIGADOON, and the final cast of GLORY OF EASTER (Mother Mary) at the Crystal Cathedral. She has traveled the world performing on cruise lines. Prior to that, she taught and directed theater at an LA Christian high school, and was a four-time Southern California Educational Theater Award recipient. Currently, she co-owns Ocean Avenue Entertainment, a boutique film distribution company, with her husband Chris, and is mom and teacher to their son.
Iris is so excited to be teaching at CYT. She is a CYT alumni, and has been involved and been in love with theatre since she was young. She has been providing childcare in one form or another for about 5 years. She is so excited to teach the youngest members of the CYT family!
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.
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.
Kaytlin McIntosh is so excited for the opportunity to be a part of the CYT Sacramento family as an instructor. She began taking American Sign Language classes in 2011 at Sierra College. This was where she fell in love with Deaf culture and sparked her passion for the Deaf community. After finishing Sierra College, she transferred to California State University Northridge, where she graduated with her BA in Deaf Studies in 2017. Currently Kaytlin works as a teacher's aid in an elementary school classroom with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Kaytlin was added to the CYT Sacramento family for the 2018-2019 season when she had the opportunity to stage manage Dear Edwina, Jr. She is delighted to both teach and stage manage this season with CYT Sacramento and see what God has for this season.
Michelle Winberg holds a BA from Vanguard University of Southern California in Psychology with a Minor in Music. She started performing when she was 5 years old and fell in love with all performing arts. Throughout her life, she has trained in dance, voice, and various other performing skills. She got involved in a theater company in Southern California where she performed in countless musicals, including Hairspray, The Music Man, and Annie. While she was in college, she continued her musical training and was selected to be in a specialized quartet, focused on excellence and performance in special events. Additionally, she worked at Disneyland in many different performing roles, starting as a character performing and moving up to management, learning lots along the way about various avenues in Entertainment. Since moving to Folsom with her husband Kyle and dog Wolf, she continued her education at Sacramento State University, where she earned her teaching credential. She currently works as a Middle School Math and Music Teacher in Sacramento, sharing her love of the arts in a different environment. She is so excited for this opportunity to work with CYT!
Rachel Trocke is 27 years old and has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She has been involved in theater arts since the age of 3; from local dance recitals to performing arts based schools. She is trained in ballet and musical theater and has been teaching with CYT for 9 years. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of the arts with the students at CYT and looks forward to all that God has in store.
Staci Potter has worked with kids her entire life; from preschools to Sunday schools she has a passion for seeing kids learn. She graduated with a BA from San Jose State in 2017 and moved back to the area soon after. Since moving back she has been part of the arts ministry at First Baptist Church where she has used her skills in many productions through set design, prop making, and teaching. After volunteering at and seeing many productions, she knew she wanted to join the CYT staff and was thrilled when the opportunity arose.
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 thirty years teaching piano and voice lessons and working with bands and choirs of all ages in church, school and theater settings. She is currently serving as a Worship Arts Director at First Baptist Church in Fairfield, CA. Thais has most recently served on the board of directors for Tracy Repertory Theater and had the privilege of serving as the musical and vocal director for their 2014 to 2020 seasons. Thais is excited to join the teaching and directing staff at CYT.
Wendy Hoover has worked professionally as a singer, actor, and violinist for more than 20 years. A proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors’ Equity Association, Wendy’s love for the theater was sparked when she first took to the stage as one of the original students in the founding years of CYT San Diego. She co-founded CYT Sacramento in 2012 and has enjoyed directing, music directing, teaching classes and choreographing in CYT’s Roseville and Auburn Chapters. Beyond CYT, Wendy studied at the University of New Mexico, where she earned a degree in Music with an emphasis in voice. After gaining experience in dinner theater, cabaret, musical theater and opera, Wendy returned to Southern California and went on to play lead and supporting roles in theater, television, and film. Some highlights of Wendy's career include roles in the Hallmark Movie, Santa Jr., the world premiere of Current Nobody at the La Jolla Playhouse, Alice in Alice in Modernland at Sledgehammer Theater and Christine in The Phantom in Concert, at the Santa Fe Music Hall. She starred in the one woman show, Marilyn...Sleepless Nights, playing Marilyn Monroe, at the American Theater in Kansas City. She has also worked as a principal actor in a number of national, regional, and local commercials. As a violinist, Wendy played for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change for productions at San Diego Repertory Theatre and Starlight, and also for several productions of A Christmas Carol at The Rep. Wendy moved to the Sacramento area in 2010 and is excited to bring her love of the stage and passion for developing character to a new generation of aspiring actors.