He has worked in every aspect of performing arts. He is a CYT alumni and founder of Arms Wide Open where there mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs throughout San Diego County by fostering caring social environments and creating opportunities for recreation and participation in the arts. Chris is a master teacher in the fields of percussion, dance, choreography, instrumental, producing a Broadway production, writing a screenplay, writing music, directing theatre, etc. He performed with the off-Broadway production of STOMP for six years both in the United States and overseas. In 2015 Chris choreographed the closing performance for the European Games featuring more than 55,000 dancers and drummers from all over the world. He is excited to be working with CYT again!

Janie has been involved with CYT since birth! Performing since the age of 4 she has been involved with over 150 different productions, performing, directing, choreographing, or costuming. Janie studied musical theater at Boston Conservatory and has also done film with ABC, MTV, LXD, and Invisible Children. Her true passion is for live theater and the “next” generation training in the ARTS! Janie’s daily goal in life is to love God and love people. Sing. Act. Dance. Live. Create. Play. Laugh. Love.