Classes

About

CYT offers classes over the course of three sessions during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Weekly classes last for two hours and run for ten consecutive weeks. A variety of classes are offered in drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes that vary per session. Most of the classes are small to insure personal attention and growth. At the end of a CYT session, students will come away with improved skills in the area of emphasis. During the last week of class, a high-energy showcase is presented by each class to demonstrate to other students, family, and friends what they have learned.

Classes (Lafayette and Vermilion) Fall 2018 classes coming soon!

Classes are held every fall, winter and spring for kids ages 4 to 18. Each session is 10 weeks long with one class a week. Each session ends with a family showcase to see what the kids have learned. In addition, at the beginning of each session kids 8 to 18 can audition for the big shows which if cast would require additional rehearsal days. 

"CYT Lafayette is a great way for your child to explore their creative side in a Christian atmosphere."

CYT Parent

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Ace the Audition 11-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Acting with pizzazz 8-10 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Advanced Teen Drama 15-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Advanced Youth Drama 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Broadway Dance-Teen 12-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Broadway Dance-Youth 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Broadway Melody 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
CYGlee for Teens 12-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
D.R.E.A.M.S. Theater 13-79 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Good Morning Dance 8-11 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Hip Hop Remix 12-18 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Mastering Your Role 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Mission Improvable 12-18 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Movement for the Actor 12-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Musical Theater-Act I 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Musical Theater-Act II 8-12 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Our Gang A 6-7 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07
Our Gang Vermilion (Ages 4-7) 4-7 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Razzle Dazzle Singing 11-13 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Speak Up: Spoken Word Poetry and Lyrics 13-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Techniques in Acting 13-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Teen Drama Workshop 13-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Time to Act! 12-18 Vermilion
(Spring 2019)		 First Baptist Church Abbeville Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mar 11 May 13
Whose Line is it Anyway? 13-18 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Feb 19 May 07
Wiggles 4-5 Lafayette
(Spring 2019)		 The Bayou Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:30pm Feb 19 May 07

Current Teachers:

Anna Chambers

Ashlee Menard

Ashlee Menard is a Graduate of Harvest Time Christian Academy in Abbeville, LA. She has always had a love for theatre and acted in several shows throughout high school and college. One of her biggest passion is children, and watching how their lives are changed through theatre. She is so grateful for the opportunity to be apart of the CYT family.

Brooke Richard

Celia Theriot

Devin Richard

I am a graduate of Harvest Time Christian Academy in Abbeville, LA. I have been apart of theater since I was 13, and enjoyed every minute of it! I am currently in school for graphic design, and I also teach classes for CYT Vermilion. Whether it’s singing, dancing, or acting, I am so excited to be apart of CYT!

Emily Roy

Heather Holland

Holly Dotson

Holly Broussard Dotson is a proud native of Abbeville, Louisiana. She is also a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and now teaches at Harvest Time Christian Academy. She has served as stage manager for CYT Vermilion's Aladdin Jr. and Mary Poppins, but has greatly enjoyed her first assistant directing role in Seussical jr. She has a passion for the young people of Vermilion Parish and loves to see them using their talent for God's glory.

Ian Bonin

Ian is currently studying Mathematics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette after which he plans to teach high school math. He has spent the past decade of his life performing on many stages in New Iberia, Abbeyville, and Lafayette. Contact: imbonin99@gmail.com

Jeremiah Rhinehardt

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2015 graduate in Performing Arts with a Concentration in Dance. I have performed in several CCT shows, my first one being West Side Story & have also choreographed for two CCT shows (White Christmas & Little Shop). I am very excited to be teaching for CYT & even more excited to learn & grow more as a person & a teacher!

Joy Broussard

Karissa Sorrell

Karissa has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and is the author of the poetry chapbook Evening Body. Her poems have also been published in a variety of literary journals. In addition, Karissa is an K-12 ESL teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. She is excited to be involved with CYT!

Katy Guidry

Madison Chandler

Maria Williams

Melissa Wimberley

Monica Gillespie

I am a former 1st grade teacher who loves theater and teaching. And, I love watching children grow into who God wants them to be!! I'm so excited to be a part of the CYT family.

NeeKee McDonald

Tara dAugereau

I am a Kindergarten teacher and love teaching the littles about singing, dancing and acting. I am very involved and love being a part of CYT Vermilion

Trevor Menard

Whitney Petree

William Sciambra

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!