FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cathie Stanner
Phone: 619-588-0206 ext 312
Fax: 619-588-4384
Email: cstanner@cctcyt.org
Date: Fall 2009
CYT Announces Fall Theater Arts ClassesSan Diego- Christian Youth Theater (CYT), San Diego’s largest after school arts program for children, will begin its fall 2009 session offering classes in seven locations in the San Diego region and one in Riverside County. Children ages 4-18 may register for a ten-week term of classes ranging from basic singing, dancing and acting to a variety of advanced theater skills training courses. Registrations are accepted by phone (with credit card) by calling 619-588-0206 or 800-696-1929
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They may be mailed to CYT, 1545 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. Registrations are also accepted on-line at www.cytsandiego.org and on the first class day through the third week of class.
CYT theater arts classes may be the answer for parents looking for an activity to involve the entire family. In addition to teaching theater skills and offering performance opportunities, students enrolled in
CYT gain confidence and self-esteem.
CYT’s
Production Teams involve families who demonstrate a high level of commitment to
CYT’s philosophy of parents participating with their children in fun and wholesome theater activities.
CYT classes are held once a week after school for ten weeks. Tuition is $195($95 for one-hour Wiggles class) with special sibling discounts available. Register before August 31 and receive $20 off ($10 for Wiggles class). (Prices subject to change.) We offer a New Student price of $125. Financial assistance is available. Enrolled students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition for one of the seven fully staged musicals to be produced this session. Audition information is available at the time of registration. Students must be registered for classes in order to audition. Registrations will be accepted at auditions. For more information, please call 619-588 0206 or 800-696-1929.
CYT classes in San Diego County are offered in seven areas in the following locations: La Mesa, North County Coastal, North County Inland, San Diego Central, San Diego East County, South County, and Tri City. In Riverside County classes are offered in Temecula Valley.
La Mesa classes serve communities of La Mesa, Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, and College Area. Classes are held Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Del Cerro Baptist Church: 5512 Pennsylvania Lane,
La Mesa 91942.
North County Coastal classes serve communities of Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carmel Valley. Classes are held Thursdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at North Coast Presbyterian Church: 1831 South El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024.
North County Inland classes serve communities of Escondido, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, and Rancho Penasquitos. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. at Green Valley Church, 11501 Rancho Bernardo Road, Rancho Bernardo 92128.
San Diego Central classes serve communities of San Diego, Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Tierrasanta, Mira Mesa, Allied Gardens, Scripps Ranch, and La Jolla. Classes are held Thursdays, either 4-6 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Torrey Pines Christian Church: 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, La Jolla 92037.
San Diego East County classes serve communities of El Cajon, Spring Valley, Santee, Lakeside, and Alpine. Classes are held Tuesdays, either 4-6 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeside Middle School: 11833 Woodside Ave., Lakeside 92040.
South County classes serve communities of Chula Vista, Bonita, Eastlake, Coronado, National City, and East San Diego. Classes are held Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Highland Prince Academy: 880 Kuhn Dr, Chula Vista 91914.
Tri City classes serve communities of Vista, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. at Carlsbad Community Church: 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad 92008.
Temecula Valley classes serve communities of Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinor, Menifee, and Wildomar. Classes are held Tuesdays, either 4-6 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rancho Community Church: 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula 92592.
Class offerings teach basic theater skills of voice and singing, drama and dance, plus a variety of specialty classes such as Musical Theater, Theater Gymnastics, Intermediate and Advanced Dance, Theater Stunts and Combat, and Audition Workshop. "Our Gang”, a beginning theater class for students ages 6 to 7, introduces younger students to basic theater fundamentals. Our “Wiggles” class is for ages 4 to 5. This class introduces the preschoolers to many aspects of theater as they learn to feel comfortable getting up in front of people. Each class prepares a showcase highlighting what they’ve learned which is presented in a stage setting at the end of the term.
Classes are taught by professional teachers and/or experienced performers dedicated to building confidence and self esteem in students. During the 10-week term six fully staged musical productions are produced, presenting 10-12 performances for school groups and public audiences. All currently enrolled students ages 8-18 may audition for any one of the six musicals, which are presented near the end of the term in rented theater facilities, giving students an authentic theatrical experience. Parental involvement is essential and an important part of the success of the children's productions.
Shows scheduled for October and November performance dates are Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Fallbrook High School Bob Burton Center, Honk! at the Escondido Charter High School American Spirit Theater, Bridge to Terabithia at the East County Performing Arts Center, Annie at the Pacific Beach Middle School Auditorium, The Secret Garden at the Star Theater, and High School Musical 2 at Mater Dei Catholic High School. Visit our web site at
www.cyt.org for show dates and times.
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