CYT Nashville Studio Classes are offered in two sessions each school year: Fall (August–December) and Spring (January–May). Classes meet once a week for two hours, providing consistent, in-depth training in drama, voice, dance, and specialty disciplines.

Students may enroll in one class or multiple classes to explore a variety of interests while building their skills throughout the session. Monthly tuition makes it easy for families to participate, and each session concludes with a showcase celebrating students' growth and accomplishments.

Class Schedule
  • Spring Hill: Mondays
  • Franklin: Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • Tuition: Billed monthly

Current Classes:

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

Class Tuition

Studio Class tuition a fixed monthly amount and is based on:
    •    the number of classes students are enrolled in
    •    the number of students participating from your family

The first month's tuition is due through the website at the time of registration to reserve your student's spot.

Once enrolled, any subsequent tuition charges will be processed on our website with the saved payment method at the 1st of each month using a saved payment method on your CYT account. Around the start of classes, families will be prompted to save a payment method and authorize recurring monthly payments before the next billing cycle.

For additional information about tuition, refunds, and withdrawal policies, please click below:

Interested in Learning More?

Our classes follow a semester schedule, but we’re happy to connect with you anytime to provide more information about our offerings. Simply fill out the form below with your name, preferred location (Franklin or Spring Hill), and your student’s age!
Company is a two-hour weekly class offered each session, combining high-level instruction with hands-on application. In addition, all Company participants are required to enroll in one Studio class each session. This structure allows students to explore the professional performance world in Company while developing specific skills in their Studio class, helping them grow into well-rounded artists.

Franklin Waitlist

Did the desired class fill up within seconds?! Use this link to get your name added to the official waitlist for our Tuesday night Franklin classes. Texts or emails will no longer be considered as a formal entry onto the waitlist for a given session. You MUST fill out this form AFTER classes go live. 

Simply interested in learning more about our classes? Fill out the "Contact Us!" form above!

Spring Hill Waitlist

Did the desired class fill up within seconds?! Use this link to get your name added to the official waitlist for our Monday night Spring Hill classes. Texts or emails will no longer be considered as a formal entry onto the waitlist for a given session. You MUST fill out this form AFTER classes go live. 

Simply interested in learning more about our classes? Fill out the "Contact Us!" form above!

Teachers

A CYT Teacher’s mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. CYT teachers are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals.  All CYT teachers have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn.

Current Teachers:

Cassie McDade

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 Guerra

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 Boggs

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

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 Heinrichs

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.


Jeff Martinez

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 Fonville

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 Henning

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 Usatenko

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

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!


Samantha Shelby

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

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!


CYT Nashville

Mailing Address:
2000 Mallory Lane
Suite 130 #92
Franklin, TN 37067

Phone: 630-815-5656

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Student Sponsorship Application

If you are interested in applying for a sponsorship with CYT Nashville, please fill out the entire application linked below. Applications should be submitted two weeks prior to the start of classes. Questions can be sent to our Managing Director, Taylor, at Taylor@cytnashville.org.