CYT’s class sessions are designed to offer students performing arts classes at every skill level in drama, voice, and dance.  Along with those classes, specialty theatrical opportunities such as makeup, film, and stage combat classes may also be available during the year. Enrolled students are not required to audition for a show, and may just participate in a class.

Our Fall and Spring Sessions consist of a 10-week session, with weekly classes offered at two locations. Our Winter term consists of stand-alone Master Classes focusing on various aspects of the performing arts. Students are encouraged to try different classes in each session to broaden their performing arts training.  There may also be pre-requisites needed in order to enroll in certain classes.  

Classes for students ages 8-18 are two hours long.  The Our Gang class for students ages 5-7 runs for 90 minutes.  All classes culminate in a showcase performance where each class presents a mini-performance of what they learned over the previous 9 weeks.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Acting for Film 12-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 12 Apr 16
Advanced Harmonies 13-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 13 Apr 16
Advanced Tap 8-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 13 Apr 16
Beginning Acting: To Be or Not to Be 8-12 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 12 Apr 16
CYT News 10-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 13 Apr 16
HIP HOP: The Art of Modern Pop Dance 10-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 13 Apr 16
In This Together: Solo & Ensemble Vocal Workshop 8-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 13 Apr 16
Our Gang 5-7 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 7:30pm Feb 13 Apr 16
Pitch Perfect A Cappella! 12-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 12 Apr 16
Tips, Turns, and Tricks 8-18 Tucson
(Spring 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 12 Apr 16

Northwest Classes

Monday Evenings
  • Ages 5 - 7:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Ages 8 - 18:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Faith Community Church
2551 W. Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Site Coordinator: Monica Hardcastle

 

Session Dates

Fall 2023
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and          
Mini-Audition Workshop:  August 28, 2023
Bring A Friend Night: September 4, 2023
Class Showcase:  November 6, 2023

Winter 2024
Master Class Series at Central Location Only
 
Spring 2024
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and
Audition Mini-Workshop:
 February 12, 2024
Bring A Friend Night:  February 19, 2024
Class Showcase:  April 15, 2024

Central Classes

Tuesday Evenings
  • Ages 5 - 7:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Ages 8-18:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Christ Church United Methodist (CCUM)
655 N Craycroft Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85711

Site Coordinator: Lisa Foster 

Session Dates

Fall 2023
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:
  August 29, 2023
Bring A Friend Night: September 5, 2023
Class Showcase:  November 7, 2023


Winter 2024
Master Class Series Schedule:
12/12/23, 1/9/24, 1/16/24, 1/23/24


Spring 2024
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:
  February 13, 2024
Bring A Friend Night: February 20, 2024
Class Showcase:  April 16, 2024

Financial Assistance

We give consideration for scholarships to help offset the cost of classes and productions for families that meet Title One Full Meal guidelines. Please visit the scholarship page for full details, deadlines for submission, and online application form.

Current Teachers:

Christine Wright


Dexter Masland

Dexter Masland attended The University of Southern California, where he received a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and minored in The Critical Study of Film and Television. He continued his training at the renowned British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London. After completing that program, he returned to Los Angeles and began working as a professional actor. During his 10 years in Los Angeles, he trained at both The Groundlings and UCB improv schools, and studied under some of Hollywood’s top acting coaches. His credits include Disney Channel's Dog With A Blog, CW’s Jane the Virgin, and BounceTV's Johnson. His most recent project was a faith-based television show called These Stones.


Guillermo Keymolent

Born in Nogales Sonora Mexico, award winning tenor, Guillermo Keymolent, currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Arizona and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University Northridge. Mr. Keymolent most recently performed the role of Rodolfo in CSUN Opera’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme while also serving as children's chorus master, and was in the chorus, played guitar and covered Don Jose for Lyric Opera Orange County's production of Bizet's Carmen. Mr. Keymolent has also sung with other companies such as Arizona Opera, Oro Valley Theater Company and Southern Arizona Performing Arts Co. Mr. Keymolent was the K-8th Music Teacher for Academies of Math and Science in the Tucson-Phoenix Arizona area. and choir teacher at Magnolia Science Academy-7 in Los Angeles as well as the voice instructor for CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop. Mr. Keymolent is now the K-4th Music Teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary and 5th/6th Elementary Choir Director for Tanque Verde Unified School District in Tucson Arizona.


Hannah Taylor

Hi! I am so excited to be a part of CYT team! I have years of dance and theater training. I have danced with Dance Force-1, Ballet Arts, and Tanque Verde High School. My dance training has given me many opportunities in theater and in cheerleading. I was a Varsity Cheerleader in high school and continued to cheer in college. I attended Southern Virginia University for three years working on my Liberal Arts degree. I met my husband while attending school in Virginia and we have been together for 9 years. We enjoy performing together and love raising our 5 year old daughter together.


Lydia Chandler

Lydia has been dancing since she was nine years old with most of her experience in Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. She studied Theatre at Pima Community College and currently is working as a full time performer in the Tucson community. Her biggest strength lies in emoting through movement and believes dance is a beautiful tool of self expression, discovery, and story telling. She hopes to inspire these young artists to learn more about themselves, their craft, and their love for the arts. Lydia is thrilled to work with such an amazing team and can't wait to share what she has gathered in her journey thus far.


Michael Rhodes

Michael Rhodes has been with CYT Tucson since 2010, when he joined the artistic team as music director for “Annie”. Since then, he has been involved with numerous shows, including Shrek, James and the Giant Peach, Bye Bye Birdie, A Christmas Story, Doctor Dolittle, The Little Mermaid, Seussical, Matilda, and Newsies. Michael holds a Master's degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Arizona; he considers himself well-rounded with a history of collegiate involvement with Astronomy, Physics, and Humanities. Michael also holds an Associates degree in computer science, and works full-time in the field of cybersecurity. Michael considers CYT his extended family, and is excited to join the artistic team once again for this production, marking his involvement in 24 CYT shows.


Sam Sierra-Feldman

Sam is a graduate of the University of Arizona. She teaches 5th Grade as well as Middle School Film & Media Arts at the Tucson Hebrew Academy and frequently works as a director and instructor for Christian Youth Theater. Most recently, she has worked on CYT’s productions of “Annie,” “The Wizard of Oz,” Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr,” and Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical!” as well as The Inner Voice Studio’s production of “Alice by Heart.” Sam is currently serving as Music Director for CYT’s “High School Musical!” and continues to work on her published series of children's books, "Sam the Ant," which she first conceptualized with her father when she was four years old.