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CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 510537315 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A6E · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.cyttucson.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$164K
net assets
$11K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

CYT DEVELOPS CHARACTER AND CREATIVITY THROUGH QUALITY THEATER ARTS TRAINING THAT BRINGS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. THE PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS 5-18 YEARS WHO ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION AND PERFORM IN BROADWAY STYLE MUSICALS AND MASTER CLASSES/SUMMER CAMPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Tucson is an after-school theater arts training program for youth ages 4-18, offering classes, camps, and Broadway-style musical productions. The organization emphasizes character development, self-esteem, and confidence through the arts in a Christian-based environment. Founded in 2005, CYT Tucson serves the Tucson, Arizona community with programs that combine artistic training and moral values.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

After-School Classes
Year-round theater arts training in acting, voice, dance, and technical theater during fall, winter, and spring sessions for students ages 4-18
Broadway-Style Productions
Student performances in full-scale musicals such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with opportunities to act, sing, dance, or work backstage
Internships
Hands-on training opportunities in stage direction, music, choreography, costume design, set building, and administration for youth and emerging professionals
Summer Camps
Summer theater camps for age groups 5-18, including themed programs like The Aristocats Kids and Shakespeare for Teens, combining performance training and production
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 6 activities
    • Offering theater arts classes and workshops
      Provides educational programs and classes in theater arts, including costume design, master classes, and sessions that feature parent orientations, mini-audition workshops, and class showcases.
    • Offering theater arts classes and workshops
      Provides educational programs and classes in theater arts, including costume design, master classes, and sessions that feature parent orientations, mini-audition workshops, and class showcases.
    • Operating summer theater camps
      Offers summer day camps for children and teens aged 5-18 in Tucson, AZ, focusing on theater arts, including specific productions like The Aristocats Kids and Shakespearean theater.
    • Operating theater arts day camps
      Operates summer day camps for children and teens aged 5-18 in Tucson, AZ, focusing on various aspects of theater arts, including Shakespearean theater and specific productions like The Aristocats Kids.
    • Operating theater arts day camps
      Operates summer day camps for children and teens aged 5-18 in Tucson, AZ, focusing on various aspects of theater arts, including Shakespearean theater and specific productions like The Aristocats Kids.
    • Providing theater arts classes and workshops
      Offers educational programs and classes in theater arts, including costume design, master classes, and sessions with parent orientations, mini-audition workshops, and class showcases.
  • Theater Volunteer Support Programs 3 activities
    • Recruiting staff and volunteers for productions
      Recruits teachers for various theater arts disciplines, artistic team members (directors, choreographers), local musicians, and interns for roles in stage direction, costume design, and administration to support its productions and programs.
    • Recruiting staff and volunteers for productions
      Recruits teachers for various theater arts disciplines, artistic team members (directors, choreographers, musical directors), and local musicians to support their theatrical productions.
    • Recruiting staff and volunteers for productions
      Recruits teachers for various theater arts disciplines, artistic team members (directors, choreographers), local musicians, and interns for production-related roles.
  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 2 activities
    • Producing theatrical performances
      Produces and stages theatrical productions for the community, including musicals like Disney's The Little Mermaid, often conveying messages of self-acceptance.
    • Producing theatrical performances
      Produces and stages theatrical productions for the community, including musicals like Disney's The Little Mermaid, often conveying messages of self-acceptance.
  • Youth Theater Access & Workforce Support 1 activity
    • Providing internships
      Offers internships in various areas related to theater production and administration, such as stage direction, music, choreography, costume design, set building, graphic design, and general administration.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$25K17%
Program service revenue$121K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$164K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash$63K
Investments$0
Liabilities$79K
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +95.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA FOSTER DIRECTOR 5 $4K
board members · 7
  • CARRIE REDNOUR — SECRETARY
  • CHARLENE DEWITT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIELA AYALA — DIRECTOR
  • DANIELLE WRIGHT — PRESIDENT
  • LAYLA SALAZAR — DIRECTOR
  • LEXI WILLIAMS — TREASURER
  • TANYA BUFFALO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Christ Church United Methodist Partner — Hosts CYT Tucson camps at its facility.
  • Christ Church United Methodist Partner — Hosts CYT Tucson's Mini Camp at its facility on North Craycroft Road.
  • Christ Church United Methodist Partner — Hosts classes at its facility located at 655 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ.
  • Christ Church United Methodist Partner — Hosts the CYT Junior Camp.
  • Hamilton the Broadway musical Partner — Features performers who have appeared in or are associated with Hamilton the Broadway musical.
  • Pima Community College Center for the Arts Partner — Hosts CYT Teen Camp at its facility.
  • Pima Community College Center for the Arts Partner — Hosts the CYT Teen Camp - Shakespeare for Teens.