This Fall CYT is heading to “The Big Apple” where the bright lights of Broadway shine. BIG shows, BIG characters, and lots of BIG fun!!  Join us as we sing, act, and dance our way through some of the most popular songs from the Broadway stage. Registration opens May 24th at 5:00 pm.

Our shows for the Fall 2025 session will be Disney's High School Musical (Ages 12-18) and Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids (Ages 8-13)*. You won't want to miss the fun!
Show Preference: Show preference is considered when casting, but all auditioners agree to be cast in either show. 
For Fall 2025 please note the following casting for each age range:
Ages 12-18: Disney's High School Musical
Ages 12 and 13 will be cast in either show based on experience and the need of the show.
Ages 8-13: Disney's Winnie the Pooh Kids

In order to provide our patrons with excellent theatrical training and a positive experience, preparation for classes, camps, and shows begins months in advance of each session. Teachers, Counselors, and Artistic Teams are hired and trained, curriculum is written, t-shirts are ordered, and snacks are purchased, etc.  Because of this it is imperative that families make an informed decision when registering for camps and classes and purchasing tickets for productions. In order to continue to do this we have updated the CYT Portland Cancellation/Refund policy.

CLASSES:
• Registration fees for classes are non-refundable.
• All registrations must be made online at www.cytportland.org.
• Tuition must be paid in full in order to register for a CYT Portland class.
• Class changes (subject to availability) may be requested via email to jstraite@cytportland.org
  prior to the 1st week of class.
• Class change requests are not guaranteed.
• Late registration will be accepted before the 2nd class week, but must be paid for in full,
  regardless of missed classes.

By registering for a Fall 2025 CYT Portland class the parent/guardian of the registered student acknowledges and agrees with the Cancellation/Refund Policy as listed above. Please click here for the full policy pdf.

CYT Portland offers classes over the course of three sessions during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Weekly classes last for two hours and run for eight consecutive weeks. A variety of classes are offered in drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes that vary per session. Most of the classes are small to insure personal attention and growth.

There is something for everyone ages 4-18. As our students sing, dance and act they will also work on the “Find Your Character” elements of CYT. This focuses on developing and growing positive character within our students with themes such as endurance and joy. We seek to create a positive environment where every student’s unique personality is embraced and accepted.

At the end of a CYT session, students will come away with improved skills in the area of emphasis. During the last week of class, a high-energy showcase is presented by each class to demonstrate to other students, family, and friends what they have learned.

Enrolled students, ages 8 – 18, have the opportunity to audition for a CYT Broadway-style musical! Younger students may serve as ushers at CYT shows, and students ages 12 and up may work on a backstage crew.

Classes may include but are not limited to:

• Wiggles (Ages 4-5)
• Our Gang (Ages 6-7) 
• Dance/Movement
• Drama 
• Voice
• Musical Theater I & II
• Auditions and Callbacks 
• Comedy and Improv 
• Technical Theater; such as Makeup, Set Design, etc.
• Stunts and Combat.

Classes are held once a week for two hours and run for eight consecutive weeks. During the eighth class week, a showcase is presented in which each class performs a brief prepared presentation, showcasing what they have learned over the session. Every CYT student participates in the Class Showcase!