CYT PHOENIX

Accepts Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds for class tuition, enabling homeschooled and private school students to use public education funds for theater arts programming.

Offers ten-week theater arts classes during Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions for students aged 4–18, covering drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes disciplines such as makeup, costumes, and technical production. Each session culminates in a student showcase demonstrating acquired skills.

Offers ten-week after-school classes in drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes training (makeup, costumes, tech) for students aged 4-18 during Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. Each session culminates in a showcase for family and friends.

Produces one full-scale Broadway-style musical per session (Fall, Winter, Spring) with student performers and crews, including technical and backstage roles. Recent productions include "The Prince of Egypt," "Annie," "Wizard of Oz," and "Les Miserables: School Edition," performed at venues such as the Mesa Arts Center.

Produces one full-scale Broadway-style musical per session (Fall, Winter, Spring) and presents performances at venues such as the Mesa Arts Center. Students aged 8–18 may audition for roles, and productions involve technical crews including students and families during "Tech Week" for hair, makeup, wardrobe, props, sets, and technical operations.

Operates the Safety Scene program to prevent, detect, and respond to child abuse within CYT programming nationwide. This includes conducting interviews, background checks, and child abuse protection training for all staff and volunteers, who are mandated reporters. A confidential third-party reporting system is also provided.

Produces one Broadway-style musical each Fall, Winter, and Spring session, providing students aged 8-18 enrolled in class programming the opportunity to audition and perform in main stage productions. Family members and students (ages 14+) can also participate in "Tech Week" crews for technical roles.

Operates the Safety Scene program to prevent, detect, and respond to abuse across all CYT branches nationwide, including mandatory background checks, child abuse protection training with certification, and a confidential third-party reporting system for concerns.

Provides full or partial scholarships for class tuition and summer camps to qualified applicants through its scholarship fund.

Provides full or partial scholarships for class tuition and summer camps to qualified applicants through a dedicated scholarship fund, supporting access for students regardless of financial background.

Requires all staff, teaching artists, artistic team members, and volunteers to complete interviews, background checks, child abuse protection training with certification, and adhere to mandated reporting laws, ensuring a safe environment for youth participants.

Provides students aged 8–18 the opportunity to audition for main stage musical productions through enrollment in class programming, with scheduled auditions for each show. Auditions are held for productions such as "Annie," "Wizard of Oz," and "Les Miserables: School Edition."

Accepts Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds to cover class costs for homeschooled or private school students, expanding access to theater arts education.

Offers week-long musical theater day camps during the summer for students aged 4-18, categorized by age group (Bitties, Kids, Teens). These camps combine games, activities, and interactive workshops to build performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork, culminating in a showcase performance.

Hosts week-long summer day camps for students aged 4–18, organized into age-specific groups (Bitties: 4–6, Kids: 7–12, Teens: 13–18), combining acting, music, movement, and interactive workshops. Each camp week ends in a showcase performance.

Operates week-long summer day camps for students aged 4–18, grouped into Bitties (4–6), Kids (7–12), and Teens (13–18), featuring age-appropriate training in acting, music, and movement, with interactive workshops and games to build performance skills and culminating in a showcase performance each week.

Offers full or partial scholarships for class tuition and summer camps to qualified applicants through a dedicated scholarship fund, supporting access for students regardless of financial background.

Established an independent board of directors in 2021 to oversee organizational governance and develop a comprehensive safety system, enhancing accountability and systemic protection for participants.

Offers over 50 different curriculum materials in various musical theater areas.

Offers over 50 different curriculum materials in musical theater disciplines, supporting structured learning across voice, dance, drama, and technical theater for students and instructors.

Offers over 50 curriculum materials in musical theater disciplines, supporting structured learning across drama, voice, dance, and technical theater for students and instructors.

Accepts interns aged 15 or older to assist directors, music directors, and choreographers during summer camps, offering hands-on learning and leadership opportunities.

Offers internships to individuals aged 15 and older, providing hands-on experience assisting directors, music directors, and choreographers during summer camps, fostering leadership and practical training in theater production.

Offers internships to youth aged 15 and older, providing hands-on experience assisting directors, music directors, and choreographers during summer camps, fostering leadership and professional development in theater arts.

Operates the Safety Scene program to prevent, detect, and respond to abuse across all CYT branches nationwide, including a confidential, third-party staffed hotline and website for reporting concerns, established under governance oversight from an independent board.

Ensures all teaching artists, staff, and volunteers are qualified, experienced, trained in CYT methods, background checked, and aligned with CYT’s mission and values. All are mandated reporters required to report suspected child abuse.