SPRING 2018CLASS SCHEDULE

MUSICAL THEATRE | ACTING | SINGING | DANCING

1801 NW 16TH STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

405.524.9310

Enroll online at:WWW.THELMAGAYLORDACADEMY.COM

SPRING 2018 CALENDAR

Questions?Nicholas Bartell at Nick@LyricTheatreOKC.comRozz Grigsby at Rozz@LyricTheatreOKC.com

Oct. 31 2017 Enrollment for the Spring 2018 Semester Opens Online www.ThelmaGaylordAcademy.com

Sat. Jan 13 Thelma Gaylord Academy Audition Workshop 12:00pm-4:00pm

Sat. Jan 20 Production Class AuditionsSign-Up Genius Link on Enrollment Form

Thu. Jan 25Academy Meet & Greet 4:30-6:30pmLyric Academy Parent Support Meeting 5:15pmMeet instructors, ask questions, and hang out!

Mon. Jan 29 First Week of Classes!

Fri. Feb 9. Final Drop Date, 10:00am-5:30pm

Mar. 19th-24th Spring Break / No Regular Classes / Spring Break Camp Week 2

April 23rd-28th Final Week of Regular Classes // OBSERVATION WEEK

May 4-6Thelma Gaylord Academy Performances of25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEMay 4 at 7pm // May 5 at 2pm & 7pm // May 6th at 2pm

May 11-13Thelma Gaylord Academy Performances ofSEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR. May 11 at 7pm // May 12 at 2pm &7pm // May 13th at 2pm

May 18-19Thelma Gaylord Academy Performances ofROKADEMY - SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BANDMay 18 at 7pm // May 19 at 7pm

May 14 Private Voice Lesson Recital

SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED (SPRING 2017)

Rozz received her Theatre Arts BFA in 2004 at UCO. She then attended the University of Central Florida’s Theatre for Young Audiences MFA program in conjunction with Orlando Repertory Theatre, where she was a charter ArtsBridge program scholar and created the Acorn Actors creative drama program at Great Oaks Village Foster Care Center. At the Orlando Repertory Theatre, she collaborated on the Writes of Spring playwriting program, developed curriculum for theatre education grades PreK through 8, and served as The REP’s Director of Festivals. Rozz returned to the OKC metro in 2007 to serve as the

Director of Education at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. At OCT, her projects included developing creative drama outreach programs at metro elementary schools, creating new homeschool theatre productions and creative drama curriculum, directing plays for children and families, and managing OCT’s summer & seasonal theatre camps for over 3000 children and youth each year. She joined the Lyric staff in March this year as the Group Coordinator in the ticket office, and is extremely excited to dive back into the world of theatre education that she loves. Rozz lives in OKC with her husband James, who is a dance teacher at Range of Motion Dance Studio and theatre technician & teacher at Mustang High School, and their two sons—7-year-old Taylor and 2-year-old Elliott.

A graduate of the Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama at the University of Oklahoma in 2009, Nicholas immediately pursued his career in theatre education through teaching acting classes for the Sooner Theatre as he worked to obtain his teaching certification. Once certified, Nicholas began his public school teaching career at Jackson Middle School in Oklahoma City, where he established their first theatre class with an excited group of young people. Nicholas then began teaching Speech and Drama at Longfellow Middle School in Norman, OK, the

very middle school that inspired his theatre passion. From working with 6th-8th grade students in the classroom, to establishing Longfellow’s Loaded Baked Potato, a fall sketch comedy show written, performed, and crewed by students, to getting students prepared for the strong competitive acting teams and Norman North, Nicholas has made theatre education for youth a part of his every moment. In the summertime, Nicholas has also served at the Camp Director for Oklahoma Shakespeare’s Young Company Theatre Camp, as well as helping produce shows through the Namron Players Theatre, a non-profit theatre company established in 2012 with his wife Sarah King Bartell.

Director of Primary Education || ROZZ GRIGSBY

Director of Secondary Education || NICHOLAS BARTELL

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (FALL 2015)

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Tuition and Fees

In addition to the tuition listed by each class, each student will be charged a $25 per semester non-refundable Registration Fee, which must be paid before attendance at the first class. Tuition must be paid upon registration unless scholarship arrangements are made or payment plans have been established. Call for details.

Financial AidNeed-based scholarships are available each semester. If you are interested in receiving a financial aid scholarship form, please email Nick@LyricTheatreOKC.com prior to enrollment. Financial Aid is not applicable to Private Instruction for Acting, Dance, or Voice.

WithdrawalsStudents withdrawing from a class within the first two weeks of the semester will receive a full tuition refund (excluding the non-refundable $25 enrollment fee). Students remaining on the role after Friday, February 9th, 2018 will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the Academy Administrator if a student wishes to withdraw from a class, not that of the instructor.

PlacementAcceptance into all Production Classes is by audition only. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to excel, and therefore, it is important for each student to have the training, experience and maturity necessary to achieve success. We will evaluate each student and recommend the appropriate classes, productions and roles based on what will best suit each student’s needs and abilities.

In order for rehearsals to run smoothy for all students involved, the Thelma Gaylord Academy has instituted an attendance policy for production courses. Students will be allowed two (2) absences from their production schedule, not including Tech Week. Please make an effort to inform your director of conflicts and absences as soon as possible. After two (2) absences the Director of your production reserves the right to re-cast, promote understudies, or withdraw the student from production.

Production Class Attendance Policy

**Scholarships are not applicable to private lesson tuition. Class instruction in each discipline is available for all students, and discounts can be applied to those classes.

PRIVATE LESSONS || Grades 3 - Adult

Class Name Tuition Instructors

Private Voice $140 per 4-Lesson Block*

Rebecca Beaucourt | Kevin SmithRonn Burton

Private Dance $140 per 4-Lesson Block* Morgan Wilson

Private Acting $140 per 4-Lesson Block* Haley Jane Pierce

Designed to introduce students to various aspects of musical theatre, including stage directions and vocabulary, dance, music, and acting. Each class will culminate in a class demonstration/showcase.

Beginning Musical Theatre Performance Instructor: Jessica JamesLittle storytellers will experience the joy of rehearsing and performing in a mini musical! Students will have a ball learning to cultivate their imagination, how to share the spotlight, and much more. Perfect for kids who are not quite ready for The Centerstage class but are itching to perform.

Intermediate Musical Theatre Performance Instructor: Jessica JamesRising stars will get the opportunity to practice their storytelling skills each week through song, dance, and acting. Learning how to create characters and become confident in making bold choices on-stage and off, kids are given a safe, fun space to be their bright, shiny selves while working on group musical numbers, exploring different acting styles, and more!

Advanced Musical Theatre Performance Instructor: Haley Jane PierceFor our most seasoned student performers! Students will participate in mock auditions, scene work, monologues, song study, and much more in this immersive class that will allow students to practice and hone their skills.

MUSICAL THEATRE CORE CLASSES || Ages 5-18

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Beginning Musical Theatre

PerformanceAges 5-7 TUE 5:00pm-5:45pm $325

Intermediate Musical Theatre

PerformanceAges 8-12 MON 5:45pm-6:45pm $350

Advanced Musical Theatre

PerformanceAges 13-18 WED 5:00pm-6:00pm $350

*Lesson blocks consist of four 30 minute lessons. Students can schedule two consecutive, to make a one hour lesson. Bulk discount available on 3 block purchase.

Mr. Kevin Smith, Academy Music Director & Private Voice Instructor, works with the cast of The Addams Family during the rehearsal process.

ACADEMY STUDENTS PERFORM AT A COMMUNITY EVENT

Movement is the basis of all storytelling. Whether a student wants to be center stage tapping their heart out, or just be able to make it through a dance audition, we have a class that will get them one step closer to their goal.

Beginning Theatre Dance Instructor: Morgan WilsonThis fun class is to prepare even the youngest learners for what is to come in their future careers as performers! The class will focus on two musicals each semester (this will entail learning about the musical and how important dance is and how it is incorporated). Students will learn the fundamentals of dance that will prepare them for a successful future.

Intermediate Theatre Dance: Jazz/Tap Instructor: Morgan WilsonThis action packed class will be split in half every week giving students 30 minutes of Musical Theatre Jazz and 30 minutes of Tap! The focus of this class is to give students a variety of dance styles all in one. Students will learn technique in the style of Musical Theatre to prepare them for all that is to come!

Lyric gives me a structured, professional environment in which I can better my craft. I am guaranteed the chance to make lasting friendships with peers

of varying ages, and the teachers and staff make sure I get the best education and treatment. I have learned so much in my three semesters at Lyric; I have learned to be not just a better performer, but a better person

as well. —Jordan Burks, Lyric Student

DANCE CLASSES || Ages 5-18

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Beginning Theatre Dance Ages 5-7 TUE 4:15pm-5:00pm $325

ITD: Jazz/Tap Combo Ages 8-12 MON 4:45pm-5:45pm $350

ATD: Jazz/Tap Combo Ages 13-18 SAT 9:45am-10:45am $350

New to this year’s Thelma Gaylord Academy schedule is an opportunity for our homeschool students to take part in a daytime production class that will be a wonderful complement to their core studies!

NEW! Homeschool Production Class

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Homeschool Production 5-14 WED 1:00pm-3:00pm $400

Advanced Theatre Dance: Jazz/Tap Instructor: Morgan WilsonThis class will be alternating dance styles every other week between Musical Theatre Jazz and Tap. This is to give older students more time to focus on specific techniques and learning material.

The Legend of Jack and the Beanstalk Instructor: Rozz GrigsbyJoin us for a production designed just for our daytime homeschool students and produced with all the Lyric Academy pizazz! Homeschool Production will include hands-on experiential learning through the musical production process. Skills including vocal projection, acting in an ensemble, character development, and basic dance will go hand in hand with the rehearsal process of blocking, staging, and performing a show. Join us!

Being apart of Lyric is the opportunity of a lifetime. Ever since I started, I have become a better actor, singer, dancer and person over all. Here you

learn how to become a professional, while having a good time. You develop friendships and connections that will last. Even if you're not looking

for a career, it's still a great place to be. I'm glad to be apart of the Academy! --Davion Jackson, Lyric Student

ALICE IN WONDERLAND (SPRING 2017)

Technical Theatre Master ClassSpend a day with some of Lyric Theatre’s technical staff in this hands on course covering tools, safety, and construction. Tuition cost will go towards material fees for each student to have crafting materials, safety glasses, ear plugs, and a lunch that will be provided. Students should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and a covering t-shirt that can get paint on it. Bring your resume for a chance to have it looked over by our technical professionals and potentially secure summer work hours as a member of our technical team.

Technical Theatre Master Class || Ages 15-18Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Tech Masterclass

15-18 SAT February 17th 9:00am-3:00pm $35

SPECIALTY CLASSES || Ages 8-18By focusing on a single aspect of theatre craft, our Specialty Classes enable students to dig more deeply into specific skills and discover new talents.

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Acting for the Camera 10-18 WED 4:45-5:45pm $350

Acting/Improvisation 13-18 THU 4:45-5:45pm $350

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA Instructor: Ronn BurtonYoung actors will learn the differences between acting onstage and onscreen, learning the process of auditioning, callbacks, and acting on set. Working with age-appropriate scripts from TV and Film, students will enhance their on-camera skills, confidence, audition etiquette, cold-reading, memorization, as well as learn the specifics of working on set such as camera angles, marks, closeups, and eye line.

ACTING/IMPROVISATION Instructor: Nicholas BartellStudents will learn the intricacies of building character and methods of approaching the acting side of theatre. This class will also introduce the fundamentals and rules of Improvisational acting, which can help keep the mind sharp and increase the actors toolbox of choices.

FEB 7 – 25

JUL 10 – 15

SEPT 26 – OCT 14

APR 11 – 29

MAR 8 – 25

JUN 26 – JUL 1

JUL 24 – 29

NOV 28 – DEC 24

Producing Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Michael Baron, Producing Artistic Director • Jim Reynolds, Managing Director

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TECHNICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS (FALL 2017)

STAGE COMBAT Instructor: Paul EvansThis class will help you as an actor to understand and practice the fundamentals of unarmed stage combat. You will learn techniques to be able to perform stage combat in a safe, repeatable, and believable way. You will learn how to use punches, kicks, pushing, grappling, hair/ear pulling, choking, and the correct way to fall on stage. At the end of the course, you will perform a short scene with a partner using these techniques.

CLASS VOICE Instructor: Ronn BurtonIn this weekly ensemble setting, students will receive individual vocal instruction and learn by watching others grow and discover! Included will be two mock audition days to prepare them for community auditions and performances. General music theory knowledge and aural skills will be honed throughout the semester. The last class will include a showcase of individual songs worked on by each student throughout the semester, plus a few surprises!

PERFORMANCE COLLEGE PREPARATION Instructor: Ronn BurtonFor students who wish to apply to a performance based college training program this class covers all aspects of the college audition process including: finding schools best suited to students’ goals, experiences, identifying audition materials, assisting with essays and applications, audition coaching, assisting with filming of pre-screen videos, scholarships/financial aid, and mock college interviews.

SPECIALTY CLASSES || Ages 8-18Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Stage Combat 14-18 SAT 11:00-12:00pm $350

Performance College Preparation Junior/Senior WED 6:00-7:00pm $350

Class Voice 8+ THU 4:45-5:45pm $350

PRODUCTION CLASSES || Ages 7-18Full-Scale ProductionsHave the experience of rehearsing and performing in a fully staged musical or play. Final enrollment will remain pending until the cast list is posted.

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* 14-18 TUE 6:00-8:00pm $450

SAT 1:00-4:00pm

Seussical Jr.* 7-14 TUES 4:45-7:00pm $450

SAT 11:00am-2:00pm

RoKademY** 12-18 MON 5:00-8:00pm $350*Class requires an audition. Casting is at the director’s recommendation. Register prior to

auditions.

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Director: Nick BartellPerformances May 4-6 in Lyric’s Plaza TheatreWinner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves!*Show contains some mature subject matter.

SEUSSICAL JR. Director: Justin LarmanPerformances May 11-13 in Lyric’s Plaza TheatreHorton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.THE ROKADEMY EXPERIMENT Director: Matthew BrownPerformances May 18-19 in Lyric’s Plaza TheatreSince it’s inception, the RoKademY Experiment has been amazing audiences with rock performances ranging from original Rock Operas to fully-staged classic albums. Led by Oklahoma rock legend Matthew Alvin Brown.**RETURNING FALL STUDENTS ONLY

~Production Class Attendance Policy~In order for rehearsals to run smoothy for all students involved, the Thelma Gaylord Academy has instituted an attendance policy for production courses. Students will be allowed two (2) absences from their production schedule, not including Tech Week. Please make an effort to inform your director of conflicts and absences as soon as possible. After two (2) absences the Director of your production reserves the right to re-cast, promote understudies or withdraw the student from production.

AUDITION WORKSHOP || Ages 6-18

ACADEMY AUDITION WORKSHOPJoin our Academy Directors, Choreographer, and Music Director for an afternoon of audition preparation guidance. Learn the Do’s & Don’t of the audition room, including topics such as: monologues and slates, music preparation, accompanist etiquette, dance call expectations, and more.

Parents! Join us at 3:00pm for “Raising My Young Performer: A Q+A session about helping students prepare for auditions, making the most of their casting, dealing with casting disappoints or stress, and how to set your child up for success in the theatrical world.

25 Slots Available: Call 524-9310 ext. 101 to enroll!

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Audition Workshop 6-18 SAT January 13th 12:00pm-4:00pm $25

PERFORMING LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA Instructors: Ronn Burton + Kassie Carroll All budding Hamiltons, Elizas, Moanas (And Peggys)!--are welcome to join us for a brand new one-week camp celebrating the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda! Level 1 will focus on Miranda’s music from Hamilton and Moana, and level 2 will dive into the world of In the Heights, Hamilton, and other Miranda musicals. Each level will have tons of fun with Miranda’s beloved music as they practice vocal techniques, learn dance combinations, and brush up acting and performance chops. Veterans and newcomers are all welcome. We will have a special performance on Friday to show off everything the campers have learned. “What can we say except you’re welcome?” We suppose we can say “Don’t throw away your shot!”

BROADWAY DANCE CAMP (7-18) Instructors: Morgan Wilson + Mackenzie JonesWhether you are a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, this week has great things in store, including choreography, staging, and music theatre dance techniques all taught through fun games and challenging activities. The first activity of the week will be a combined exercise that will help Morgan and Mackinzie determine each dancer’s skill level; they will create two classes accordingly and will be able to challenge each group to learn new things and practice current skills. Throughout the week, all campers will work with both teachers as they rotate mornings and afternoons giving all our dance campers maximum instructional time. The week will conclude with a showcase of numbers and skills to demonstrate all the hard work put in during camp.

SPRING BREAK CAMPS || Ages 7-18One-Week Spring Break Camps

Class Name Age Day Time Tuition

Broadway Dance Camp 7-18 3/12-3/16 10:00am-4:00pm $200

Musical Theatre Camp: Performing Lin-Manuel MirandaLevel 1 (7-11) / Level 2 (11-18)

7-18 3/19-3/23 10:00am-4:00pm $200

Get those calendars ready for Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy Summer Production Camps!

Featuring…

Ages 12-18 June 18th-30th

Ages 7+ July 9th-21st

And for our Technical Theatre students, each Summer Production will have a

concurrent Technical Camp!

Spring Break Before and After Care available 8-10am and 4-5:30pm for $45/

week or $10/day

ACADEMY STAFF

KEVIN SMITHMusic DirectorPrivate Voice

HALEY JANE PIERCEPrivate Acting

Instructor

REBECCA BEAUCOURTPrivate Voice

ROZZ GRIGSBYDirector of

Primary Education

NICHOLAS BARTELLDirector of

Secondary Education

RONN BURTONPrivate Voice

Instructor

JUSTIN LARMANInstructor

JESSICA JAMESInstructor

2018 Spring Titles

Auditions Jan. 20th

MATTHEW BROWNRoKademY Director

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PAUL EVANSInstructor

MORGAN WILSONPrivate Dance

InstructorProduction Choreographer

PERFORMANCES MAY 4TH AT 7PM, 5TH AT 2PM & 7PM AND 6TH AT 2PM

PERFORMANCES MAY 11TH AT 7PM, 12TH AT 2PM & 7PM AND 13TH AT 2PM