Theatre for Youth Academy Classes
Classes begin September 8, 2026! Fall registration open!
Season 41 Theatre for Youth Academy Classes 2026-2027
Schedule & Tuition
Season 41 Classes run from September, 2026 – April, 2027.
Registration periods are in August-September and the end of December-January.
Class tuition is $60 monthly. Encore class tuition is $75 monthly. Mommy & Me is $30 monthly. The online registration payment covers your first month of tuition. 10% Discount for Season Members or for enrolling more than one child. Please call the Box Office for the Discount Code (863) 603-7529.
We are off the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Polk County Schools Spring Break. Our Annual Theatre for Youth Show Case date will be in April of 2027. Specific date TBA. For additional information or any questions please contact Education Director Jordyn Jones at Jordynlct@gmail.com
Elementary Musical Theatre
Teacher: Julia Homza
If your child has an interest in singing and performing, these classes are for you! Students will work on acting, vocals, scene work, and movement through the world of musical theatre!
Ages: 4th – 5th Grade Time: Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:15 pm
Mommy & Me
Teacher: Olivia Billings
Come sing, dance, play, and make a little theatre magic together! This joyful class invites toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the world of musical theatre through singing, dancing, and imaginative play. Together we will discover songs, stories, and theatre-inspired activities designed to encourage expression, creativity and connection.
No performance experience necessary — just bring your little one and get ready to have fun together.
Ages: 6 months – 2 years Time: Wednesdays 10:00 –10:30 am
Mommy & Me
Teacher: Olivia Billings
Come sing, dance, play, and make a little theatre magic together! This joyful class invites toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the world of musical theatre through singing, dancing, and imaginative play. Together we will discover songs, stories, and theatre-inspired activities designed to encourage expression, creativity and connection.
No performance experience necessary — just bring your little one and get ready to have fun together.
Ages: 3 – 4 years Time: Wednesdays 10:40 –11:15 am
Broadway Babies
Teacher: Olivia Billings
This class is for our youngest performers. Get them started learning the basics of movement, dance and vocals and working in an ensemble!
Ages: Kindergarten – 1st Grade Time: Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Elementary Musical Theatre
Teacher: Olivia Billings
If your child has an interest in singing and performing, these classes are for you! Students will work on acting, vocals, scene work, and movement through the world of musical theatre!
Ages: 2nd – 3rd Grade Time: Wednesdays 5 – 6 pm
Teen Musical Theatre Dance
Teacher: Careagan Williams
If your preteens & teens have an interest in singing and dancing, this is the class for you! Students will work as an ensemble to explore the musical theatre cannon, learning iconic and showstopping musical theatre numbers from hit Broadway musicals.
Ages: 6th – 12th grade Time: Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Teen Drama Club
Teacher: Kayla Erickson
Preteens & Teens will work on ensemble building, improvisation skills, comedic timing, script writing, monologue & audition prep, and character development.
Ages: 6th – 12th Grade Time: Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30
Encore!
Teachers: Alannah Moyer/Preston Pujol
This is class invite only/teacher recommended. This class will serve as community ambassadors for LCT by performing at scheduled meetings or events. Experienced students who are selected for this ensemble will learn music and choreography that will be used for special performances throughout the year.
Previous performances include local elementary schools, assisted living facilities, The Lakeland Music Club, The Florida Children’s Museum, and many more! This group occasionally misses school due to daytime performances. An excused absence form will always be provided.
Ages: 9-18 Time: Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:30 pm
Contact Education Director Jordyn Jones jordynlct@gmail.com with any questions.
Scholarships are available for those who meet qualifications. Contact Jordyn for an application.
Meet the LCT Education Director and Teachers.
Jordyn Jones moved home to Lakeland, in 2018 after living in Oklahoma City for four years, where she obtained a Masters of Music in Musical Theatre Performance at the University of Central Oklahoma and taught voice lessons and acting classes at the reputable Dance Unlimited/Spotlight Acting Academy from 2016-2018. While at UCO, she studied voice and vocal pedagogy under Dr. Barbara DeMaio, who encouraged her to explore her legit operatic range, as well as contemporary belt styles. In 2013, Jordyn graduated Cum Laude from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre. Jordyn’s love of musical theatre began in the 8th grade, when she was cast in the title role of her middle school’s first production, Cinderella. From then on, Jordyn has never been far from the stage. She has directed and choreographed productions in Oklahoma and at our very own, LCT. She is an adjunct voice teacher for Harrison School of the Arts and runs her own private voice studio. She is an advocate of good vocal health and loves helping students grow their love of performing.
Olivia Billings is a former school teacher with a B.A. in Musical Theatre from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Olivia was first introduced to the joy and wonder of theatre at age 8 when she took the stage for the first time as the title character in Annie Jr. From then on, she was inspired to promote and develop the fine arts programs in her hometown of LaBelle. After university, she returned home to teach art, music, musical theatre, technical theatre, and choir to K-8th grade. In conjunction with her role as an educator, she premiered a Jr. Thespian Troupe which received 4 Superior ratings while competing at the state level. Since then, Olivia has stepped out of the public school system to focus on raising her two little girls and teaching voice lessons from her home in North Lakeland. In her free time, she loves to perform and has been seen most recently on the LCT stage in Tuck Everlasting and Between the Lines.
Kayla Erickson is a communications director who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance. She is thrilled to return to teaching at LCT! Kayla not only has experience performing on stage but also as a director and playwright. With over a decade of experience working with children and students, she loves helping others grow in their creative talents through improv, story development, and character building.
Julia Homza is an actor, singer, dancer, and educator from the New York City metropolitan area. She is currently studying musical theater at Florida Southern College. Some of her favorite roles include Katherine Plumber in Newsies, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and being in the dance ensemble of Pippin. Julia has previously taught at Dance Plus in Little Silver. She is excited to join the LCT teaching staff and looks forward to sharing her passion for theater with her students!
Alannah Moyer is thrilled to be teaching Encore at Lakeland Community Theatre! In addition to this wonderful opportunity, Alannah most recently had the pleasure of music directing Pinkalicious, Legally Blonde Jr., Heathers, and Between the Lines. Alannah also teaches Out of the Box and summer camps at LCT. She first made her debut on LCT’s stage in 2008 in Hansel and Gretel and has enjoyed every production she has been a part of since! Alannah has a bachelor degree in Music Education from Stetson University, and when not at LCT, Alannah works as a music teacher!
Careagan Williams is so excited to be returning for her 3rd year teaching at LCT. While teaching, she is working to receive her BFA in Musical Theatre at Florida Southern College and will graduate Fall of 2027! She started her journey at LCT when she was 9 years old in classes, and she is thrilled to give back to the community that sparked her love for the arts!