Classes

About CYT Classes - Where the fun begins!

Every session (Fall, Winter and Spring) CYT Baton Rouge offers 10-week theater arts classes to children & youth ages 5 – 18. These two hour after-school classes are held once a week. On the final week of classes, students will display a portion of what they've learned by participating in a SHOWCASE for family and friends.

Enrolled students, ages 8 – 18, have the opportunity to audition for a CYT Broadway-style musical!

[PLEASE NOTE: This FALL 2020 session will not have a MUSICAL PRODUCTION, only classes]

Younger students may serve as ushers at CYT shows, and students ages 14 and up may work on a backstage crew.    NOTE: You must be enrolled in a CYT class in order to be eligible to audition for a show.
 
How to register for Classes

Details about this Class session


NOTE: Classes are now on Monday nights.

FALL CLASSES start on Monday, August 24, 2020 and run for 10 weeks. Showcase is held on Monday, October 26, 2020. 

LOCATION:  Bethany Church: South Campus, 11107 Honore Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

TIMES: We offer two time slots:
Act 1: 4:15-6:30 pm
Act 2: 6:15-8:30 pm

ANOTHER NOTE: This FALL 2020 session will also include online classes and one-day workshops on select weekends.

The Baton Rouge Class Coordinator is Allison Barraco: classes@cytbatonrouge.org

PLEASE NOTE: The enrollment age is the child's age as of the class start date. Special considerations will be made on an individual basis for students who have birthdays soon after the session starts.
How to register for Classes

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Acting 101 for Teens 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Acting 101 for youth 8-11 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Acting 201 for Youth: Developing a Scene 8-11 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
ASL on Broadway: Welcome to Wonderland 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Facing Your Fears 8-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Improve Your Improv 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Music Theory 8-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Musical Theater Dance 10-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
ONLINE Class: Mastering Monologues 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Mon 4:15pm - 5:45pm Aug 24 Oct 26
ONLINE Class: Improve your Improv 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Tue 4:00pm - 5:30pm Aug 25 Oct 27
ONLINE Class: Script Reading 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Tue 4:00pm - 5:30pm Aug 25 Oct 27
Our Gang 5-7 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Steal the scene: Acting 201 for Teens 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
Voice for Youth 8-11 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 Bethany South Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 26
WORKSHOP: Auditions 8-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 New Life Church Sat 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sep 05 Sep 05
WORKSHOP: Auditions 8-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 New Life Church Sat 1:00pm - 4:00pm Oct 10 Oct 10
WORKSHOP: Improv-aloosa! 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 New Life Church Sat 1:00pm - 4:00pm Oct 03 Oct 03
WORKSHOP: Radio Theater 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 New Life Church Sat 1:00pm - 4:00pm Oct 03 Oct 03
WORKSHOP: Stage Stunts and Combat 12-18 Baton Rouge
(Fall 2020)		 New Life Church Sat 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sep 19 Sep 19

Mask and Safety Policy

  • We will be following White House Phase two guidelines and Governor Edwards' state mandate issued in Proclamation Number 96 (COVID-19 renewal of Phase 2) to help keep our kids safe.
  • Masks will be required for everyone over the age of 8, except in Dance classes or unless you have a medical condition that prevents the wearing of a face covering.
  • Moderate social distancing will be practiced.
  • Sanitizing stations will be available.
  • CYT will have limited class enrollment, depending on the size of the classrooms.
  • Waiting areas will be closed.
  • Kids and adults (including teachers) will stay home if they have any fever or COVID-19 symptoms. They can return to class after two weeks as long as they no longer have any fever or symptoms. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy for Fall 2020 Classes

  • If the government or the facility we use shuts classes down before or during week 7 (because of COVID-19), then CYT Baton Rouge will give prorated refunds for missed classes to parents that request them.
  • If the government or facility shuts classes down after week 7, CYT Baton Rouge will give no refunds.
  • If teacher or student gets sick (including coronavirus/COVID-19), they must follow the CYT safety policy (no refunds)
  • If any classmates of your child get coronavirus, then the class will not be cancelled. You may choose to withdraw your child for one or more classes but there will be no refunds. 
  • As usual, if students skip class, get sick, or resign, then there will be no refunds.

How to Register for Classes


Set up a Family Account before you register for classes
  1. Click on the "person" icon at top right corner of our website (to right of "DONATE" on any page).
  2. Click on "NEW ACCOUNT" in the pop up window.
  3. Fill out the information required, with the parent's info first.
  4. To add a child to the account, click on the +Family Member button.
If you are already have a Family Account, then (while logged in) follow these steps:

Register for Classes
  1. Go to the "Classes" page
  2. First select your "Student's Age"
  3. Click on the Class Name of your choice
  4. Click on the "Register Now" button
  5. Select the family member that will be in the class
  6. You will now have an option to sign up for audition times. Auditions are not required.
  7. If you don't sign up now, you will have that option later in your family account
If you need more information about auditioning and show requirements, please see our "Parent Hub" page.

Refund & Late Fee Policy


Refund Policy

  $25    Processing fee on all refunds prior to first day of class or camp.
 
  $20    Additional fee for refunds requested within two weeks of first day of class or camp.
(Please note that we hire our teachers based on enrollment, and if students withdraw within two weeks before classes start CYT still has to pay the teachers that were hired.)
 
  No refunds after the first day of class.
 
  No class tuition refunds for students who audition for a show.
 
Late Fees

  $25    Late registration fee is applied one week before classes start, so please register as early as possible.


 

Current Teachers:

Bekah Branton

Donna Iverstine

Jean Paul delaHoussaye

JP holds a Master's degree in Theater from Louisiana State University. He has 20 years experience in teaching theater to kids of all ages, and LOVES working with CYT!

Joanna Gill

Greetings! My name is Joanna Gill and I am super excited to be a part of the CYT family. Kids have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember! Not only do I have a Master's Degree in Education, but I have also been a children's pastor, as well as, an elementary school teacher. The Lord called me to help shape young kids lives and I look forward to doing just that, at CYT!

Jonna Cox

Jonna Cox has been CYT show choreographer for Pocahontus, Rapunzel, Mary Poppins, and director/choreographer for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She teaches ballet for Dancers' Workshop, homeschools, and is the happy wife of Tim Cox and mother of Ashley (21), Ben (19), and Leah (15).

Kathy Rumfellow

Kathy has been around musical theater most of her life and is currently the resident accompanist for CYT. She has been involved with all but two of CYT's productions since its beginning in 2013. Kathy is excited to bring her profession as a musician and her love of all things music into every area of her life. Kathy has recently completed 20+ years of homeschooling her four children and just recently joined the staff at O'Neill's Music. She also sings in the choir and serves on the worship team playing violin at her church. In addition to her theater activities, Kathy enjoys bird watching !

Kendall Berry

Miriam Rogge

Tonja Rainey

CYT Baton Rouge

Mailing Address:
9111 Baker Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone: 225-938-1438

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