Theatre for Youth Academy Classes
Camps
Elementary “Broadway Showstoppers” Camp
Kindergarten-5th Grade (Ages 6-11)
June 22-26th, 9:00am-4:00pm (No before or after care)
Come join us for a week of musical theatre fun! Not only will we play drama games and learn through improv activities; but groups will also learn songs/dances from hit Broadway musicals! Snacks will be provided throughout the day, but students are required to bring their own lunch. Please wear closed toed shoes & clothing you can easily move & dance in.
Performance – Saturday June 27th 10:30am
$350
Show in Two Weeks: “R&H Cinderella: Youth Edition” Camp
6th-12th Grade (Ages 11-18)
July 20-24, 27-31st, 9:00am- 4:00pm (No before or after care)
From set design to curtain call, you’ll be involved in a production on our stage. Everyone is guaranteed a role! This unique summer camp starts with a workshop on the theatre audition process and ends with all campers in a production onstage. Over the two weeks campers will have a blast in blocking, dance, and music rehearsals as they get ready for the show. Also look forward to workshops with musical theatre professionals working in the business! Snacks will be provided throughout the camp day, but students are required to bring their own lunch. Please wear closed toed shoes & clothing you can easily move & dance in.
Performance- Saturday, August 1st 10:30am
$500
Season 40 Theatre for Youth Academy Classes 2025-2026
Registration in now open for the Spring Semester January – April!
Spring Semester starts January 12th!
Schedule & Tuition
Season 40 Classes run from September, 2025 – April, 2026.
Registration periods are in August-September and the end of December-January.
Class tuition is $60 monthly. Encore class tuition is $75 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 is scheduled for Friday April 24th, 2026 at 6:30 pm. For additional information or any questions please contact Education Director Jordyn Jones at Jordynlct@gmail.com
Teen Musical Theatre
Teachers: Olivia Billings
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: Tuesdays 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: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30
Broadway Babies
Teacher: Alannah Moyer
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: Alannah Moyer
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! This class has two sessions due to high demand – Your child does not need to attend both days.
Ages: 2nd – 5th Grade Time: Wednesdays 5 – 6 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! This class has two sessions due to high demand – Your child does not need to attend both days.
Ages: 2nd – 5th Grade Time: Thursdays 4 – 5 pm
Encore!
Teachers: Alannah Moyer/Marlee Weidner
This audition-based 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. You must have previously attended classes at LCT and/or been in at least three Theatre for Youth productions to audition.
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: Thursdays 5 – 6:30 pm
Auditions: Saturday, August 23rd 1:00pm
Please prepare a 30 second cut from a song of your choosing and be prepared to learn a dance combination when you get there. Please bring your own accompaniment track. Youtube is a great resource for musical theatre karaoke tracks. Please wear clothes you can move in & closed-toe shoes.
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.
Autumn Grinstead is a graduate of Harrison School for the Arts Musical Theatre department and is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. Her love for theatre started at age eight when she first set foot through LCT’s doors. At first it started with acting classes and summer camps but quickly turned into performing and teching in almost every show. Some of the shows Autumn has been a part of at LCT are Frozen Jr (Elsa), Shrek (Ugly Duckling) and Mamma Mia (Ensemble). She has also assisted in choreography and stage management for many shows. Some of Autumns performances outside LCT include Little Women (Marmee), Hairspray (Tracy), Bright Star (Lucy) and Wedding Singer (Holly). Autumn can also be found teaching summer camps and assisting with LCT’s troupe with unique abilities, Out of the Box. Autumn looks forward to passing on valuable audition and performance knowledge to help inspire the next generation of performers.
Alannah Moyer is beyond excited to be teaching at Lakeland Community Theatre. She first made her debut on LCT’s stage in 2008 in Hansel and Gretel and has enjoyed every production she has been in since! Alannah graduated from Harrison School for the Arts and has a bachelor degree in Music Education from Stetson University. When not at LCT, Alannah works as a chorus teacher at Mulberry High School. She is excited for a fun year of classes!
Marlee Weidner is a senior at Florida Southern College, where she is earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Originally from Nebraska, she has grown to love Lakeland and is proud to now call it home. With a strong foundation in musical theatre, Marlee has developed a particular passion for music direction. She recently assisted with music direction for both youth summer camps at Lakeland Community Theatre and has taught voice and piano through the Barrett School of Music, also supporting their summer camp programs. As a performer, Marlee has appeared with the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra in Madama Butterfly and made her LCT stage debut in Catch Me If You Can. She is thrilled to join the Theatre for Youth program as a teacher and music director!