Gerald and Patti Broussard

Founders

Kallie Theriot

Artistic Director

Tiffany Hochkeppel

Branch Coordinator

Joy Broussard

Vermilion Chapter Coordinator

NeeKee Hall

Central Chapter Coordinator

Catherine Walker

Lafayette Show Coordinator

Sonya Allgood

Lafayette Show Coordinator

Jenny Best

Camp Coordinator

Celia Theriot

Camp Coordinator

Cher Soignier

Media and Special Events Coordinator

Mitch Bertrand

Audio Engineer

Shannon Waits

Vermilion Show Coordinator

Mandy Meaux

Facilities & Rental Manager for Vermilion

Jeantelle Leblanc

Business Manager

Melissa Guest

Improv Coach

Leah Bourgeois

Prop Coordinator

Jerry Allgood

Lafayette Set Shop Manager

Jen Palmer

Painting Coordinator

Hilton Waits

Vermilion Set Shop Manager

Julie Verzwyvelt

Costume Coordinator

Tina Sciambra

Costume Coordinator

Trevor Menard

HYPE Advisor

Adele Hebert

Amber Michel

I am a mom of eight with a passion for the arts. I’ve been involved in plays, productions, and dance my whole life. I attended Texas Bible Institute for two years and received a certification in ministry and leadership. There, I had the honor of leading the dance team and put on many dramas and productions. I was able to use these talents on the mission field as well! I have also taught dance and lead worship for many years. my greatest accomplishment is homeschooling my children, who are also all passionate for and involved in the arts. I am blessed for the opportunity to be a part of the CYT team, and I can’t wait to help kids and teenagers grow in their gifts and talents.

Angie Sanford

Angela Sanford is the Performing Arts Director at Catholic High School New Iberia. She graduated from UL with a Masters in Vocal Music and is currently a Doctoral candidate for music at NOBTS. She has performed in several musicals and operas with CCT Lafayette, IPAL, Abbey Players, UL Opera, and the Acadiana Symphony. Some of her past credits include: Kira in Xanadu, Sister Amnesia, Marian in Music Man, Anita in West Side Story, Betty in White Christmas, and Irma in Anything Goes. She has also directed and music directed several shows in the Lafayette area.

Anna-Clare Melancon

Anna-Clare Melancon is a 19-year-old currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Northwestern. A proud member of CYT since the age of six, she has performed in numerous productions—her favorites include Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Frozen, and Newsies. Anna-Clare dreams of performing on stages around the world, from cruise ships to Disney World, and also hopes to become a music therapist to use her passion for music to uplift and heal others. She is thrilled to once again be part of the CYT family!

Catherine Perry

Mrs Cat is a full time Art teacher and a CYT alumni! She earned two Graphic Art degrees from Northwestern State University with a minor in Performance/Directing in Theatre. She works in Port Barre, LA teaching Art to different age groups from Elementary to High School in attempt to grow each student's own creativity! She is very excited to bring visual arts to CYT and help students find their own talents, whether it's on or off the stage!

Desiree Janise

- Desiree’ Janise is a wife, mom of 4 & Grammy of 3. She has 17 years of teaching through homeschooling her children. All of her children have participated in CYT. She first started volunteering with CYT costumes in 2013. She LOVES it!

Juliet Moorman

Jules is so excited to be back at CYT! She has been a teacher since 2021 and previously worked on Descendants, Lion King Jr, Pride and Prejudice, Finding Nemo Jr and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Jules recently graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and works as a traveling consultant for a non profit organization that focuses on empowering women in higher education. Jules has a passion for building confidence in all of her students. She deeply appreciates the inspiring and supportive community that CYT cultivates, providing an inclusive and uplifting environment for both students and staff alike.

Kaedron Hall

Kaedron, a talented musician and dedicated educator, is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and has called Lafayette home since 2015. He serves as the Lower and Middle School music and performing arts teacher at Ascension Episcopal School and also works as a private vocal coach, helping students refine their skills and develop their voices. Kaedron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Morehouse College and a Master of Music in Conducting from Georgia State University. With a deep passion for music and education, he is thrilled to be part of the CYT family, inspiring young performers to reach their full potential!

Kailey Wilkerson

My name is Kailey Wilkerson, I graduated from Cosmetology Training Center as a licensed cosmetologist. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to teach this class! I have been wanting to teach a class since the day I graduated from CYT! I did the talented program for about 5 years, and I did CYT for about 4 years! Some of the shows that I was a part of include The HunchBack of NotreDame, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods, Newsies, Matilda and High school Musical! I’m excited to be a part of this organization! I can’t say thank you enough for giving me the chance to teach your kids to love the art of comedy and improv!

Kinsey Waits

Kinsey is a 19-year-old CYT Alumni and student at UL studying Journalism and Environmental Science. She has performed in 20+ CYT shows and three Abbey Players shows. Her favorite roles so far were that of Lauri in Oklahoma, Maria in Sound of Music, Ariel in Footloose, Mary Poppins in CYT Vermilion’s Mary Poppins, Jr., and Jane in Tarzan. She has taken eight years of dancing and is in the UL Chamber Singers Choir. She enjoys reading and riding horses. She loves singing, acting, dancing and all things CYT!

Lain Gary

Lain Gary is a graduate of North VermilionHigh School and has performed in 16 cyt productions. Previous roles include Jack Kelly in Newsies, the Baker from into the woods, Tarzan in Tarzan, and the Captain Von Trapp in Sound of Musc. When not performing, he enjoys spending time with friends, making music and playing sports. CYT has made a big impact on Lain’s life, from stretching him and helping him grow in his character while also providing a place for him to meet new friends who he is still close with to this day. Lain is so excited to be apart of this CYT teaching staff and hopes to provide an opportunity for these amazing kids to learn and grow in their talents!

Lana Carver

Lana Carver has performed a wide variety of styles and roles from Broadway to Opera. Some of her roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Miss Titmouse in Too Many Sopranos, to name a few. She most recently made her Abbeville, LA debut as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeny Todd with the Abbey Players. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lana has a passion for sharing music and art with children, teens, and adults. She’s taught students of all ages in her private voice studio and as a children’s and youth music director in local churches. Lana is a special education teacher for the local school system and is looking forward to an amazing session with CYT.

Lauren Keating

Lauren has been with CYT for 10 years and absolutely loves working with those broadway babies!! She has worked in early childhood education for 12 years and is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cecil Picard Elementary in Vermillion Parish. Lauren’s favorite part of teaching anything is watching kids’ faces light up when they learn something new or find a new passion. Over the years at CYT Lauren has stage managed and directed for many shows including Elf Jr., The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, and Mulan Jr. She was also the Summer Camp Director for a few seasons. CYT holds a special place in her heart and she cannot wait to sing, dance, and act up with a new little friends this session.

Lindsay Council Breaux

Lindsay is a local musician in the Acadiana Area playing guitar and singing tunes for all ages. She has been a part of Acadiana Talent for years and enjoys playing along with others. She also enjoys musical theatre and has been in many productions through middle and high school. She started her journey with CYT as an adult in the production of “Footloose” with CCT. She looks forward to getting to know the younger generations who will be the future of music and acting!

Maria Williams

Maria was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and she has always had a love for the dramatics. She has been teaching for CYT for the last 13 years and has loved it more than anything else she has ever been a part of. Maria is a graduate from ULL with a bachelors degree in Spanish and Criminal justice. In 2017 she started a non profit to fight against human trafficking. She has been a music teacher for the last 21 years. She feels it is a beautiful opportunity to be able to teach children instruments, acting and vocals, and then to watch them as they grow and develop in their skill.

Paige Richard

I’ve been involved in worship ministry for about 20 years and have taught voice and worked with CYT on and off for the past 7 years. Theater and music have always been a deep passion of mine, and I absolutely love the opportunity to pour into the next generation through the arts. I’m also a mom to two boys, James and Shia. Alongside teaching, I run my own social media management business and work part-time at my church, where I serve in youth ministry, women’s ministry, worship, and social media. Whether it’s mentoring students or leading in worship, I’m passionate about helping people grow into who they were created to be.

Shea Best

Shea Best moved to Lafayette, LA from Cypress, CA in 2004 with her husband, Terry. Together they share 5 amazing kiddos! She is currently working at Massage Envy as a licensed esthetician and is also the lead singer for Beach Blvd and the Hot Sause Band. Shea loves all things music, theater, and makeup and has been active with CCT and CYT since 2018. She has performed in 4 CCT shows including Singing in the Rain, White Christmas, Mamma Mia, & Footloose and has served on many committees for CYT including makeup, props and posters. Although she loves performing she is very excited to step into a teaching role!

Theresa Kate Cavell

Theresa Cavell is 20 years old and has been a vocal performer since 2010, starting in school choir and working into show choir and finally theatre. She has appeared in Annie, Les Misérables, and Hairspray. She competed with the Louisiana State Interact placing 1st 3 times in the vocal performance finals. She was a member of the UVA Glee club/show choir, ULL vocal arts camp for 3 years. Theresa Cavell has performed in two shows with CYT and has sense worked a few shows such as: Mary poppins, Wizard of oz, Pride and Prejudice, Elf jr and many CYT camps. She has been teaching at CYT for 2 years and absolutely adores working with determined kids who also have a passion for musical theatre.

Trey Menard

Trey Menard is a recent CYT alum and he is very excited to be teaching classes again! He has been involved in CYT for the past 10 years, and has performed in over 20 plus shows. He is currently attending UL, and has performed with CCT. He is very thankful for this opportunity, and he is very excited to work with this new generation of CYT.

Vanessa Lomas

Vanessa is a Board Certified Music Therapist in Lafayette, Louisiana. She owns TheraCare Music Therapy LLC where she engages clients from infants to adults with physical, mental health, emotional, social, and academic needs in music based activities. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She serves as secretary on the board of directors for the Autism Society of Acadiana and on the Children's Church Leadership team at Pathway Church.

Wendy Lantz

Wendy has been involved with CYT for the past 4 years through her children. She is the mother of 6 children, whom she has homeschooled, and has over 18 years of teaching experience.  In addition to teaching her children at home, she is a travel planner/consultant, and not only loves helping other families make memories; but enjoys adventuring and exploring through travel with her family.  She has over 30 years of experience sewing, has been helping CYT with costumes for the last few years, and is excited to take on a new adventure teaching all aspects of costuming!