About CYT

 

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CYT Upstate

P.O. Box 145

Anderson, SC 29622

Developing Character . . . One Stage at a Time

MISSION STATEMENT

CYT is dedicated to developing character in children through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values.

WHAT IS CYT?

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4-18.  CYT stands in the forefront in its commitment to the highest ethical, moral, technical and artistic standards of excellence.  Instructors are professionals, qualified in teaching and/or performing, who must understand our mission statement, values, objectives and goals.  All CYT staff strive to be excellent role models.

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VALUES AND OBJECTIVES

· Placing the maximum worth on people and treating each individual with respect and significance.

· Developing character values in individuals including commitment, discipline, self-esteem, confidence and integrity.

· Supporting the family unit through the direct involvement of each family member's talents, interests and abilities.

· Providing a quality product without compromising a wholesome environment.

· Being a godly role model promoting the awareness of a higher accountability.

HOW CYT WORKS

Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Classes meet once a week for 2 hours for a ten-week session, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops.   Enrolled students have the opportunity to audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.  CYT's structured classes and productions provide a safe place for young people to build character, values, and confidence while learning a variety of theater arts skills.

CYT is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation founded in San Diego, CA in 1981.  Since then, California CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation.  There are now branches in cities across the country providing education and training to over 9,000 students a year with programs in Atlanta, GA; Richmond and Fredricksburg, VA; Spokane and Vancouver, WA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KS; Denver, CO; and San Diego, CA; and more. CYT Upstate is proud to be a part of the CYT family.

CYT Upstate is an educational organization which is funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales, and donations.

CYT Upstate is an official licensee of CYT San Diego, California. Visit the national CYT website at www.cyt.org.

· CYT is a privilege and only good behavior is allowed.  Respect for teachers, staff, and parents is expected at all times. 

· Honoring language will always be used.  Name-calling, profanity, and/or inappropriate actions will not be tolerated. 

· CYT expects students' conduct to be respectful to property, and therefore, any damage to property will be repaired or replaced by the student. 

· CYT expects purity of self in relationships with others and one's own body; therefore, drugs, alcohol, or smoking are strictly prohibited. Overt physical contact between students is inappropriate at CYT activities. 

· CYT wants all students to do their best and believe the Lord will do a good work in their lives. 

CYT students that are cast in the show are required to attend their CYT classes for the entire 10 week session, including Showcase on the last day of class.

 

· CYT expects students to dress modestly and appropriately, in a way that promotes a healthy environment and eliminates distractions. 

· Overly tight or revealing clothing is not acceptable. 

· Midriffs must be covered, even when arms are raised or when seated. No off-the-shoulder shirts. 

· Undergarments are not to be visible or exposed.

 

Make sure to bring your child's Medical/Photo Release and Behavior Contract (along with the registration form for that session) to the first class day. Alternatively, you may also print and mail these forms. If your child comes to CYT the first day of class or auditions and does NOT have his/her forms, he/she will not be allowed to attend.

 

· There will be a $20 processing fee on all refunds.

· Each class that your child has attended will be prorated and deducted from your refund.

· There will be no refunds after the beginning of the third class. Students who audition are not eligible for a refund.