| Class: | Age: | Chapter: | Location: | Day: | Time: | Start: | End: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acting 101: Foundations of Acting | 11-14 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Acting Through Song | 13-18 | Spring Hill (Fall 2026) |
Spring Hill Location | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 10 | Dec 14 |
| Audition & Callback Technique for Musical Theatre | 13-18 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Thu | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Aug 13 | Dec 17 |
| Character Improv | 13-18 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Thu | 4:45pm - 6:45pm | Aug 13 | Dec 17 |
| From Idea to Stage | 8-12 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Thu | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Aug 13 | Dec 17 |
| Hip Hop Jazz | 11-14 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Intro to Musical Theater | 8-12 | Spring Hill (Fall 2026) |
Spring Hill Location | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 10 | Dec 14 |
| Modern Music Theory for Singers | 15-18 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Nailing the Audition | 8-12 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Thu | 4:45pm - 6:45pm | Aug 13 | Dec 17 |
| Our Gang - Franklin (Thursday) | 4-7 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Thu | 4:45pm - 6:45pm | Aug 13 | Dec 17 |
| Our Gang - Franklin (Tuesday) | 4-7 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Our Gang - Spring Hill | 4-7 | Spring Hill (Fall 2026) |
Spring Hill Location | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 10 | Dec 14 |
| Own the Room | 15-18 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Stage and Song Vocals! | 8-10 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Tap I | 13-18 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| The 5 W’s in Setting the Scene | 8-10 | Franklin (Fall 2026) |
The Gate Church | Tue | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 11 | Dec 15 |
| Theater Jazz I | 8-12 | Spring Hill (Fall 2026) |
Spring Hill Location | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 10 | Dec 14 |
| Yes and… The Basics of Improv | 13-18 | Spring Hill (Fall 2026) |
Spring Hill Location | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Aug 10 | Dec 14 |
Cassie Trabucco McDade was born in New York and raised in Nashville, where she immersed herself in every musical opportunity she could find. She performed in her first stage production at just six years old and quickly fell in love with every aspect of theater. Cassie holds both an associate degree and a bachelor's degree in the arts and has more than 10 years of experience in the music industry. She has been teaching at CYT since the summer of 2021 and has enjoyed mentoring young performers through voice coaching and music direction. Today, her life is centered around music. Between teaching voice lessons, recording demos, and music directing, she is grateful to spend each day doing what she loves.

Chris was first introduced to theatre in high school. After graduating with his BFA from Pace University in New York City, he performed on and off-Broadway in shows including COMPANY (u/s Stephen Colbert, working alongside Christina Hendricks, Neil Patrick Harris, and John Cryer), AVENUE Q, SPAMALOT, and the Broadway National Tour of SISTER ACT. After moving back to LA, he pursued television and comedy, becoming a Main Company member of the historic improv and sketch comedy theatre: The Groundlings. He developed his idea for the “Roger Bastion” character while performing as Olaf in DCA’s “Frozen: Live at the Hyperion” for 4 years. He currently has almost 800,000 followers on TikTok, where he acts out Facebook Marketplace Nightmares. Other Film: Big Foot Famous, Hypocrite. Television: MODERN FAMILY, FOX Sports Shorts, Digital Sky, and national commercials: Wayfair, Verizon, Kayak, Coca-Cola and currently voicing “Paladin” in HEARTHSTONE animated shorts.

Conner is a Mississippi native and a senior Theatre Education major at Belmont University. With a passion for acting, directing, design, and arts education, Conner brings a well rounded perspective to every project he takes on. His directing and design work has been recognized with multiple regional theatre award nominations, showcasing his creative eye and collaborative spirit. Conner has led theatre programs and workshops for students ranging from elementary to high school, helping young artists build confidence, creativity, and a love for storytelling. Blending performance, production, and pedagogy, Conner is dedicated to creating theatre that inspires, educates, and empowers both artists and audiences alike.

Eli Moore is an actor and aspiring educator with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance from Belmont University. During his time at Belmont, Eli took the stage in a wide variety of roles and found a deep passion for what he considers to be the "most deeply feeling" of the art forms. He has lead various workshops in theatrical movement, improv, and devised movement work as well as wrote for and performed with the university's sketch comedy and improv troupe. He is excited to join the CYT family and share the power of theatre with others!

Jadyn recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in film production and a minor in theater. She has a passion for everything musical theater, onstage and off, and her final capstone project for film school was an original movie musical which she wrote and directed. Jadyn participated in CYT in 2022 and has been doing shows with CCT since it began. She is so proud to give back to the community that has grown her these past 5 years.

I have worked in the theatre world for over 20 years as a Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Teacher, and performer. I work for Ramsey Solutions in Franklin, TN and am thrilled to continue my love for teaching students about musical theatre at CYT Nashville. I am a husband and father of 2. It has been such a gift to share amazing experiences at CYT Nashville together as a family of four!

Jessica is a music and theatre performer and educator who holds Bachelor’s degrees in Music and Theatre and brings five years of experience in education. Jessica believes the performing arts are a wonderful way for students to discover their unique gifts, build meaningful friendships, and have fun along the way. She is excited to join the CYT community and is grateful for the opportunity to use the talents God has given her to invest in the next generation and bring Him glory.

Macy is a lifelong Nashville native with a love for music and a heart for teaching. She has written, arranged, played, and studied music at the collegiate level and brings that expertise into her teaching. Having been a theatre kid herself, she is excited to spark the interest of young minds as she introduces them to the art of telling stories on stage. She has a passion for encouraging students towards excellence as they discover what makes them uniquely themselves. Ultimately, she wants each child to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are fully loved, fully known, and made on purpose for a purpose.

Quinn was born outside of Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Middle Tennessee when she was nine. Soon after the move, Quinn caught the acting/triple-threat bug and has been thoroughly enjoying every chance God gives her to pursue her passion for acting and musical theatre ever since. In 2019, Quinn graduated from Lipscomb University, where she majored in Journalism and New Media, and she's been working at a local faith film marketing agency, Collide Media Group, since 2020. She also got married to her best friend is 2023 and is tremendously grateful for the gift he is in her life. Quinn's goal is to shine God's love for His children to the world through the entertainment industry and any other opportunity the Lord gives her, and she loves partnering with CYT to do that!

Rory Michelson grew up in California and has moved to Nashville just recently. She has grown up in a Christian theatre program like CYT and is passionate about teaching theatre to the next generation! She studied Theatre Arts at Westmont College in Santa Barbara where she learned to love theatre even more than she already did. She looks forward to sharing her love for making theatre and hopes to further pursue her career at CYT!

Sam grew up in Franklin, TN and is a Mississippi State University alumna. She graduated with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, concentrating in Music, Public Relations and Marketing. At MSU, Sam concentrated in vocal performance, studying opera. During her time as a student she traveled with the State Singers Choir on yearly tours across the country and had the opportunity to sing in Spain. Aside from opera and choral music, Sam continued singing in various competitions on campus and was a 1st place talent show winner, the 2019 Battle of the Bands Winner, and was an opening act for T-Pain at MSU’s Bulldog Bash. Now, she lives in Nashville and is a Promotion Coordinator. Sam is so excited to be a part of this amazing group this year and cannot wait to meet all of the talented students at CYT!

Sara Murphy is a twenty-two year old musical theater performer who has been on the stage since she was five! She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University and has a strong passion for theater! She is excited to help foster students love for singing, acting, and technique! With a deep love for the arts and a strong relationship with Jesus she is ready to get started! Sara is so excited for this opportunity and to be able to work with CYT!