Category Archives: Testimonial

myCYT Story: Kaitlyn Hunt

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jcortez

I watched calmly and quietly as the beautiful tale of a young boy’s journey into adulthood unfolded before my eyes. At no other point in my childhood was I ever calm and quiet, yet as I sat there, thoroughly engrossed … Continue reading →

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Suz Melton Receives The Present of a Lifetime

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jcortez

Suz Melton found out she was going to Japan on her birthday. The day Melton turned eighteen, she received an email that let her know she would be on the CYT Japan team. It was hours later when team leader, … Continue reading →

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CYT Encourages Youth to “Dream Big”

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jcortez

Christian Youth Theater is a wonderful organization that has helped and encouraged thousands of children throughout the United States to dream big, but most importantly, stay true to who you are and never change for anyone. CYT has been a … Continue reading →

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CYT Alum Tamara Burgess Heads to the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts

Posted on April 11, 2013 by jcortez

CYT has made a great impact on my life. I want to share this, because, in October I am embarking on an amazing journey to receive my Masters of Arts from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in … Continue reading →

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Founder’s Corner: The Spirit of CYT

Posted on January 11, 2013 by jcortez

Many of our CYT students are applying for colleges all over the USA. Here is an essay that one of our CYT seniors, Anika Torres-Kenion, wrote for her college entrance essay. Her essay truly captures the spirit of what CYT … Continue reading →

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CYT Spokane and HYPE Alum Nikki Ziegler

Posted on December 26, 2012 by jcortez

Greetings from Thailand. I’m Nikki, I graduated from CYT Spokane this year, and I currently reside in lovely Bangkok, Thailand. I grew up in CYT (as in Our Gang to senior year) and participated in HYPE for two years. I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving from CYT!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jcortez

“CYT is Awkwardly Closer Than Family.” –Jensen Kirkendall, CYT Santa Cruz Student My journey to CYT began as an adult. I taught for CYT@School during graduate school, then stepped in as AD of CYT Santa Cruz for two years, and … Continue reading →

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