CYT San Diego

Welcome to the new, improved and refreshed CYT brand! We are excited to share the updated look with you and get the word out that CYT is exploding as the most vibrant, imaginative, inclusive, and uplifting children's theater experience in the world.  

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Exciting News!

Effective April 1st, Janie Russell Cox succeeded her father, Paul Russell, as President of CYT Inc. CYT has experienced steady growth and expansion over the last several years and is now serving over 20,000 students annually in 28 cities across America. What started in 1980 by Paul and Sheryl Russell as a small community theater has now grown into the largest children’s theater organization in the nation. The former CYT San Diego Artistic Director is eager to step into her new role where she can give her talents and time to support CYT globally!
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Welcome to CYT San Diego!

CYT San Diego is one of 28 CYT Affiliates located throughout the country. CYT's across the nation offer weekly classes in voice, drama, and dance, as well as specialty theater classes for students ages 4-18. CYT San Diego produces more than 15 mainstage shows each year for students ages 8-18, and holds week-long camps for students 5-18 each summer. Along with classes, camps, and shows, CYT San Diego offers several other opportunities on stage and off for students and adults! CYT has many programs in place that foster theater arts in the community and we’d love for you to take part in the various initiatives that CYT has going on.
What else does CYT San Diego offer?
CYT Summer Camps

CYT Summer Camps

Act, Sing, Dance, Play, Explore!

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Spring Classes Happening Now

Spring Classes Happening Now

Fall Registration Begins August 1st

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2017-2018 Shows

2017-2018 Shows

See a Show! Be in a Show!

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Current Events:

Directors Choice Awards

Wed, Aug 8 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Greek Amphitheater - Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive, CA 92106
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If I am ever feeling sad, I just think about CYT!

Felicity Seaton

School Field Trips

CYT brings the best in children’s theater to students throughout the county. Literature from the classroom comes to life on stage in quality productions with colorful costumes, professional staging, energetic choreography and singing. All performers and crew members are students ages 8 –18.
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CYT@school

CYT@school is devoted to introducing performing arts to children, one school at a time, by providing a high-quality experience that is educational and enjoyable.  We bring standards-based programming to schools throughout San Diego County in two different models:  after-school and residency (during the school day).

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CCT

Christian Community Theater (CCT) is a community theater program that has open auditions to the general public for age appropriate roles.  
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Job Opportunities

We are always looking strong, dedicated individuals to help us carry out our mission of building character in children and adults.  Learn about the many ways YOU can get involved!
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