Christians Youth Theater Spring Registration

Spring Registration is open! Spring 2014 Class Descriptions Our Gang, Ages 4-7 (4:30-6pm) This introductory class combines the three elements of musical theater: singing, dancing and acting. Explore storytelling choreography, singing, and character development while performing in a safe, encouraging environment. Class will include warm-ups, group activities, dance routines, theater games, and the showcase performance.  Children develop confidence as they get their first glimpse into the joy of the stage!  Voice for Kids,  Ages 8-12 (4:15-6:15) Singing is fun!  Learn how to use your voice correctly and learn various techniques that will help you be a better vocalist and a better performer. Students will learn to sing together in a group as well as do some solo work. It’s fun, it’s interactive and you get to sing with your friends! The class will focus on correct posture, breathing techniques, phrasing, ear training, how to stay on pitch and how to communicate story through song. Dance Combo, Ages 8-18 (4:15-6:15) Learn the basic techniques of one of the most exciting elements of theater: DANCE! Jazz, Tap and Ballet are exciting styles of dance which are used in Musical Theater, all requiring discipline and practice. This class will cover forms of movement and balance while learning to tell stories expressively through creative choreography. Character Study for Kids (Drama) Ages 8-12 (4:15-6:15) How do you leave your fears behind, put yourself out there, and become the heart and soul of the character you want to portray? This class is designed to provide the students the skills to develop a character. It will develop each students acting techniques in expressing comedy, drama, farce and emotion. Backstage and Beyond, Ages 10-18 (4:15-6:15) Bring the stage to life with your creativity! Design and build props for the upcoming CYT show, learn how to hang a drop, and study the fundamentals of lighting and sound. Help create a magical world for the stage! This class will include guest speakers and LOTS of hands on learning activities. Backstage and Beyond students (aka “The CYT Ninjas”) will receive priority placement on the Spring Show Crew, as their set designs and props grace the CYT main stage production. Teen Voice, Duets and Harmonies,  Ages 12-18 (4:15-6:15) Come learn to harmonize together! There is nothing quite as cool as singing in a duet, trio or quartet and striking that perfect chord. Whether it’s the Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Supremes, a barbershop quartet or a female trio, harmonizing makes your ears tingle!  This class explores the techniques of harmonizing with other vocalists. Learn blending, listening skills, how to hold your part, and create basic chords within a duet, a trio or a quartet! Acting Approaches for Teens, Ages 12-18 (4:15-6:15) Stanislavsky. Hagen. Meisner. Shurtleff. Learn various acting methods, the time in which they were introduced, and the tools they provide for actors. Explore helpful techniques in developing character and which approach works best for various acting styles.  Every two weeks students will be introduced to a new method. By the end of the course, actors will have a toolkit from which they can pull various methods to embrace their future characters.   Audition In Classes Fridays/6:30-8:30pm* Auditions will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, starting at 9:30am at VSPC Improvathon Team, Ages 12-18 (6:30-8:30pm) Pre-req: Fall and/or Winter Improv class This course is an audition-based class for CYT Sacramento’s first ever Improv Team! Over the course the team will strengthen their cohesion and work on developing skills with the goal of competing locally and against other CYT Improv Teams at CYT’s annual EXPO, July 10-12th in Houston, TX. Special note: this class requires students to fund raise for travel and lodging for the summer competition. CYT Tour Group, Ages 8-18 (6:30-8:30pm) This is an audition-based class.  CYT Tour Group prepares and polishes a themed set of choreographed musical numbers to be performed at local events, such as the fair, churches, community events, and senior centers. The mission of the CYT Tour Group is to spread the word of what CYT is all about to the community through performing and serving in local programs. The Tour Group will meet during the CYT Spring Session of classes and then continue to perform throughout the summer and fall months as performances are secured.  Special note: There will be a Production fee for this class to cover costumes and other costs, not to exceed $50. *Students cast in an Audition In class can also register for a core class at a $25 “second class” discount. **Students (ages 12-18) may audition for both Tour Group and Improv at the same time.   ***Students must be enrolled for an alternate class before signing up to audition.  Those cast in Improv and Tour Group will be moved to the respective classes after casting. Students enrolled in classes (ages 8-18) are eligible to audition. Auditions February 28th & March 1st. Performances May 8th - 17th. Learn to sing, dance and act like Broadway veterans!    Spring 2014 session starts Friday, February 28th. Spring 2014 Classes: Friday 4:15pm - 6:15pm ages 8-18 Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm ages 8-18 Friday 4:30pm - 6:00pm ages 4-7 Classes will be held at Valley Springs Church  2401 Olympus Blvd, Roseville, CA   10 -wk session (Feb. 28th - May 2nd) Showcase performance will be Friday, May 2nd 7:00pm   The Best Week of Your Summer! What is CYT Summer Camp? Well...maybe it's just one of the BEST experiences of your summer! Dates: Week 1: July 21-25 Week 2: July 28-Aug. 1 Times: Ages 8-18 9am-3pm Ages 5-7  9am-12pm Camp showcase Week 1: Friday, July 25th at 2pm Week 2: Friday, Aug. 1st at 2pm Where: Valley Springs Presbyterian Church 2401 Olympus Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 Cost: Ages 8-18 $185 Cost: Ages 5-7  $125 CYT Sacramento is the place to build skills, character and lasting friendships in a positive and encouraging environment. Camps are offered for ages 5-18 and highlight rotations through daily drama, dance, music, and craft workshops, and an impressive concluding SHOWCASE for family and friends! Copyright © 2014 CYT Sacramento, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website www.cytsacramento.orgor you expressed interest in receiving updates from CYT Sacramento. Our mailing address is: CYT Sacramento PO Box 2121 Rocklin, Ca 95677