Artist Development Program
THEATRE SKILLS ARE LIFE SKILLS.
Lifelong Learning
Join us on your creative journey. We’ll walk with you, every step of the way.
Explorers - Pre-School (age 3-5) “Plus One”
Adventurers - Grades K-1
Storytellers - Grades 2-5
Creators - Grades 6-8
Artists - Grades 9-12
Voyagers - Adults 18+
Trailblazers - Adults 55+
The 2023-24 ADP Season begins September 11, 2023 and runs through the end of April 2024. Classes are open for enrollment and will close at capacity.
If you have questions, please contact us at
Education@lexingtontheatrecompany.org or 859-940-7950.
Courses of Study
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CORE CLASS
Learn Music, Movement and Storytelling in this Foundational Class. We recommend starting here!
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THEATRE DANCE & TAP
Advance your dance technique in this exciting class focusing on theatre-based jazz and ballet, with a taste of tap!
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SCENE STUDY
Dive deep into the story! Explore text analysis, diction and delivery. Have fun sharing the stage with scene partners.
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PRIVATE COACHINGS
One-on-One Coaching available in Vocal Technique, Song Interpretation, College & Audition Prep and more!
Performance Opportunities
Holiday Concert
Wrap up the First Semester with a fantastic Holiday Concert - FREE for family and friends to attend. Wintry themes and hits from holiday musicals are such a great way to share the spirit of the holiday season. Some groups present encore performances for the community.
Spring Showcase
with Broadway Guest Star
Hit the stage in March for a celebration and showcase of your work, alongside a Guest Star from Broadway. Showcase pieces are tailored for each class to create the true spirit of an ensemble. You’ll be inspired by working with other classes and sharing all you’ve learned.
There’s an ARTIST in ALL of us.
I am…
From Explorers to Trailblazers, we have classes for YOU. See details for each age group below.
…We are the LexFam.
EXPLORERS
(Pre-Schoolers with a “Plus One”)
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Explorers - Core: The perfect way to start your musical theatre journey! Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-5) will bring their "Plus One" (parent, grandparent, or other guardian) to EXPLORE music, movement and storytelling. Share the magic of theatre across the generations and introduce your littlest ones to their creative journey.
Explorers will create an in-studio showcase at the end of each semester, but will wait to take the mainstage when they graduate to our Adventurers class.
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Explorers - Core:
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am FUMC*
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm FUMC*
*FUMC is First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street). This will be our First Semester Location.
In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!) -
Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Explorers - Core : $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
ADVENTURERS
(Grades K-1)
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Adventurers - Core: Calling all adventurers! Music, storytelling and movement combine in this fun-filled class for youngsters to find their love of creativity and self-expression.
Adventurers - Theatre Dance & Tap: Let's DANCE! Adventurers will learn foundational techniques in theatre dance (including ballet and jazz) and try a little tap dance as well! A perfect start to get moving and grooving! -
Adventurers - Core:
Wednesdays - 4:30-5:30pm - LTMS*
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm - FUMC*
Adventurers - Theatre Dance & Tap:
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm - Artworks*
*FUMC is First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street). Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. LTMS is Lexington Traditional Magnet School (350 N. Limestone) These will be our First Semester Locations.
In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Adventurers - Core : $65/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Adventurers - Theatre Dance & Tap : $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Saturday, March 9 - Showcase Rehearsals
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
STORYTELLERS
(Grades 2-5)
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Storytellers - Core: Take the next step to becoming a great storyteller through words, music and movement in this terrific class perfect for the elementary-aged student. You'll dive deeper into craft and technique, while having an awesome time!
Storytellers - Theatre Dance & Tap: Let's DANCE! Explore foundational technique in theatre dance (including ballet and jazz) and try a little tap dance as well! We'll expand your dance vocabulary and confidence in this fun-filled class!
Storytellers - Scene Study: Expand your skills in dialogue-based work. In a fun and engaging environment, we'll explore beginning text analysis, diction and dialogue delivery, as well as collaboration with scene partners!
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Storytellers - Core:
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm - FUMC*
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm - LTMS*
Storytellers - Theatre Dance & Tap:
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm - Artworks*
Storytellers - Scene Study:
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm - Artworks*
*FUMC is First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street). Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. LTMS is Lexington Traditional Magnet School (350 N. Limestone) These will be our First Semester Locations.
In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Storytellers - Core: $95/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Storytellers - Theatre Dance & Tap: $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Storytellers - Scene Study: $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Saturday, March 9 - Showcase Rehearsals
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
CREATORS
(Grades 6-8)
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Creators - Core: Continue building a solid technique in music, movement and storytelling, while taking the next steps as a creative artist. Express yourself in a safe, supportive environment with tons of fun!
Creators - Theatre Dance & Tap: Explore foundational to intermediate technique in theatre dance (including ballet and jazz) and try a little tap dance as well! We'll explore various styles and genres and grow as artists in this fun and fascinating class!
Creators - Scene Study: Take a deep dive into dialogue-based work. We'll expand our minds with text analysis, work on our diction and delivery, and have fun sharing the stage with scene partners. It will be a blast!
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Creators - Core:
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm - FUMC*
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm - LTMS*
Creators - Theatre Dance & Tap
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm - Artworks*
Creators - Scene Study:
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm - Artworks*
*FUMC is First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street). Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. LTMS is Lexington Traditional Magnet School (350 N. Limestone) These will be our First Semester Locations.In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Creators - Core: $95/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Creators - Theatre Dance & Tap: $75/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Creators - Scene Study: $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Saturday, March 9 - Showcase Rehearsals
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
ARTISTS
(Grades 9-12)
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Artists - Core: Discover the artist within, as you continue working on solo and ensemble work to develop your creative voice and process. The focus in this class will be mostly acting and acting through song, with a few movement components.
Artists - Theatre Dance & Tap: Explore foundational to intermediate technique in theatre dance (including ballet and jazz) and try a little tap dance as well! We'll explore various styles and genres and grow as artists in this fun and fascinating class!
Artists - Scene Study: Take a deep dive into dialogue-based work. We'll expand our minds with text analysis, work on our diction and delivery, and have fun sharing the stage with scene partners. It will be a blast!
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Artists - Core:
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm - FUMC*
Artists - Theatre Dance & Tap:
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm - Artworks*
Artists - Scene Study:
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm - Artworks*
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm - FUMC*
*FUMC is First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street). Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. These will be our First Semester Locations.
In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Artists - Core: $120/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Artists - Theatre Dance & Tap: $75/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
Artists - Scene Study: $55/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April, charged on 1st of the month
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Saturday, March 9 - Showcase Rehearsals
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
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Artists - Core Students will have additional performance opportunities including:
Pre-Show Performance at Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
(November 13-19, evening rehearsals each night - performances Thursday Evening, Saturday & Sunday Matinees)
Collaborative Performance with Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra
Rehearsals & Performance TBD - in February 2024
VOYAGERS
(Adults ages 18 and up)
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Voyagers - Dance: Join us for fitness and FUN with a musical theatre flair!
Sign up by 6-Week Sessions.
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Voyagers - Dance:
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm - Artworks*
Session Three - Jan 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Session Four - Mar 4, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22 (There is no class on March 11 or April 1.)*Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. These will be our First Semester Locations. In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Voyagers - Dance: $100/6-week session
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert (optional)
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week - NO CLASS
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 15 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
TRAILBLAZERS
(Adults ages 55 and up)
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Trailblazers - Dance: It's Movement, it's Music and it's Flat-Out-Fun! This class is for all experience levels, age 55 and older.
We'll learn choreography, in varying styles from Musical Theatre to Country to Motown and more.
For those interested, monthly performance opportunities are available to share your gifts with your community. Or, you may prefer to enjoy the class only, no performances required.
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Trailblazers - Dance:
Tuesdays 2:00-3:30pm - Artworks*
*Artworks is 522 Patterson Street. These will be our First Semester Locations. In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes Class T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Trailblazers - Dance: $40/month - 8 monthly payments, September-April charged on 1st of the month. Sign up per semester.
*Financial assistance/Scholarships available for students with need. Scroll for more details.
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
PRIVATE COACHINGS
(Grade 2 and older)
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Private Coachings are once per week for the entire season (2 semesters - 26 lessons total)
Each coaching is 30 minutes. For a longer lesson, book TWO coachings back-to-back.
Coachings cannot be made up if the student has to miss. Ensure you are available for the entire year.
Available times vary by Coach and more details are in the Registration Portal.
*First Semester Coachings will be held at First United Methodist Church (200 West High Street).
In Second Semester, all classes will transition to our new home for The Lexington Theatre Company (just off Harrodsburg Road, just inside New Circle - more details coming soon!)
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BRANCE CORNELIUS - Acting Technique, Song Interpretation, College & Audition Prep
KELLI JO SUMMERS - Voice Technique, Song Interpretation, Piano, Guitar
CHRIS ARROYO - Voice Technique, Song Interpretation
WESLEY BYERS -Voice Technique, Acting Technique, Song Interpretation, College Audition Prep
HALEY O’DONNELL - Voice Technique, Song Interpretation
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Membership Fee: $50 - (Annual fee, per student, charged upon registration, non-refundable; includes T-Shirt and Digital Download of Spring Showcase)
Full Year Coachings - $115-$140/month (26 lessons) - book in the Enrollment Portal
Single Coachings - $85 (one hour, one time) OR $320 (“4-Pack” - four hours of coaching) - to book, email education@lexingtontheatrecompany.org
Coaching Students have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday Concert and Spring Showcase
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Week of September 11 - First Week of Class
Week of October 2 - Fall Break
Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday December 2 or 9 - Holiday Concert
Week of December 11 - Final Week of 1st Semester
Week of January 15 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Week of March 11 - Projected Showcase Week
Week of April 1 - Spring Break
Week of April 22 - Final Week of Classes
April 29 - "Celebreunion"
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Applications for Full and Partial Scholarships for 2023-24 are accepted on a rolling basis. Students applying prior to August 15 will be notified by September 1 if they have received a scholarship or other financial assistance.
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Families with multiple children automatically qualify for sibling discounts.
10% Discount - 2nd child enrolled15% Discount - 3rd or more children enrolled
Sibling Discounts not applicable for Private Coachings
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Be sure to check out some of our other free educational programming including:
Story Cycle - free songwriting program for high school students
Summer Performing Apprenticeships in Mainstage Shows
Summer Technical Apprenticeships for Mainstage Shows
Meet the Team
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Brance Cornelius
EDUCATION & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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Wesley Byers
TEACHING ARTIST
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Kelli Jo Summers
TEACHING ARTIST
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Chris Arroyo
TEACHING ARTIST
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Lyndy Franklin Smith
CO-FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Caroline Morrison
TEACHING ARTIST
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Haley O'Donnell
TEACHING ARTIST
What People Are Saying
“We are so thankful for this experience. And it is so important to have these creative experiences where kids can bond over making something together and learn through story and song.”
— Lindsay, ADP Parent
“The show was absolutely spectacular but the most impressive part was how brave and bold your students were. That comes from providing students with a safe and supportive environment to explore who they are. It was amazing!”
— Deborah, ADP Parent
“He said he had so much fun, and at the end of the day, that is what matters most to me.”
— Mindy, ADP Parent
If you have questions, please contact us at
Education@lexingtontheatrecompany.org or 859-940-7950.
“By developing their creativity, critical thinking, collaborative skills and confidence, they will be ready to make their dreams come true…whatever they may be.”
- Lyndy Franklin Smith, Co-Founder & Artistic Director