Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy

Oklahoma's Premiere Musical Theatre Academy

Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy has trained thousands of students in musical theatre since its founding in 2001 and serves as the youth arm of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma at the Plaza Theatre in the Plaza District.

Kids and Teen Musical Theatre

Year-round classes serve performers ages 6 through adult, culminating in mainstage productions. Programs include:
- Summer Camp productions such as Willy Wonka, SpongeBob, and Junie B.
- Junior Theater Festival entries such as Matilda JR.
- Mainstage shows including Beetlejuice JR., Finding Nemo KIDS, and The 25th Annual Spelling Bee
- RoKademy youth productions and private one-on-one lessons

What's Included

• Performance opportunities on the Plaza Theatre stage
• Academy Professional Artist Training (APAT) advanced track
• Mix of group classes, camps, and private coaching

Experience

Students build vocal, acting, and movement skills through rehearsal-based learning that prepares them for full productions, with multiple age-appropriate tracks running throughout the year.