PROGRAMS
join us for three sessions of musical theatre summer camp 2024!
Session 1 (ages 11+): June 3rd-7th Session 2 (ages 11+): July 8th-12th
These exciting sessions will include masterclasses in singing, dancing, and acting. The camps will also feature virtual workshops and Q&A sessions with Broadway directors, choreographers, and actors, culminating in a showcase-style musical theatre performance featuring all students.
*Students are welcome and encouraged to attend both sessions as the material taught will be different.
9:00AM-4:00PM Highland School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Session 3— BEGINNERS EDITION (ages 7-10): July 29th-Aug. 2nd Students will sing, dance, and act their hearts out in a safe and encouraging environment. The week will culminate in a showcase-style musical performance featuring all students. Begin your theatre journey today with Broadway Beginnings!
9:00AM-1:00PM Highland School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!
Explore our past programs below!
spring semester- the acting lab!
THE ACTING LAB is a dynamic and inclusive acting class designed to nurture the artistic potential of students at any level.
Led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons, our program provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to learn, grow, and develop valuable life skills through the art of acting.
Wednesdays Jan. 10-April 10: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Theatre Winter Haven (210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880)
Open to ages 8-16
Kick off your new year by exploring Broadway techniques in workshop sessions including Belt Like a Broadway Star, Build Your Audition Book, and Broadway Choreography! Sessions will be led by Jodie Langel and Elizabeth Burton Lyons.
Jodie is a Broadway actress, teacher, coach, and author. Her Broadway/National Tour Credits include: LES MISERABLES (Cosette), JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT (Narrator), CATS (Grizabella), and the Pre-Broadway show MARTIN GUERRE (lead character Bertrande). Most recently, Jodie was in GYPSY starring Disney legend Jodi Benson. Jodie has her B.F.A from TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS and her M.F.A from U.C.L.A. She has her own voice studio in Boca Raton, FL and has taught thousands of students in colleges, conferences, and schools around the globe. Learn more about Jodie by following her TikTok: jodielangel and checking out her website: jodielangel.com.
January 21st: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 10+
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring JODIE LANGEL!
Florida southern college- industry workshop
INDUSTRY WORKSHOP offered exclusively to Florida Southern College students!
Led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons, this workshop will be filled with valuable industry insights and an audition crash course. Thanks to the FSC Vagabonds for hosting this workshop experience! FSC students sign up using the link below.
Saturday, December 2nd 11:30AM-1:00PM
Florida Southern College
Open to FSC students
new program— the acting lab!
THE ACTING LAB is a dynamic and inclusive acting class designed to nurture the artistic potential of students at any level.
Led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons, our program provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to learn, grow, and develop valuable life skills through the art of acting.
Wednesdays Sept. 13-Dec. 13: 5:15PM-6:15PM
Theatre Winter Haven (210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880)
Open to ages 8-16
Spend the day exploring Broadway and beyond through song, dance, puppetry skills, commercial audition techniques, and more!! Sessions will be led by Lindsay Northen Bradshaw, Jared Bradshaw, and Elizabeth Burton Lyons.
Jared is best known for Broadway: JERSEY BOYS and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, DISNEY CRUISE LINE, and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. Lindsay is Broadway's longest running understudy for GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH in the ensemble of WICKED! You may have also seen her in commercials for BREYERS, PILLSBURY, PUBLIX, and more, or in shows like NEW AMSTERDAM, THE AMERICANS, THE LAST O.G., CSI MIAMI, MR. ROBOT, and more! Jared and Lindsay currently star as BRUCE and PEACH in FINDING NEMO at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Learn more by visiting: http://thebroadwaybradshaws.com/.
September 10th: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 10+
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring The broadway bradshaws!
We are thrilled to present our brand new program, PRESCREEN PRO, designed exclusively for high school seniors as they embark on the college audition process.
What is PRESCREEN PRO? PRESCREEN PRO is a comprehensive program tailored to support high school seniors preparing for the rigorous musical theatre college audition process. We understand the importance of standing out and showcasing your unique talent, and that's why we've created this all-inclusive program just for you!
What's included in PRESCREEN PRO?
- 4 PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS: Work one-on-one with our experienced faculty who will guide you through selecting your material and preparing it to best showcase your unique set of skills! Lessons are offered virtually or in-person.
- EXCLUSIVE AUDITION CHOREOGRAPHY: Our faculty will craft audition-specific routines, helping you showcase your dance skills and leave a lasting impression.
- PREPARATION WORKBOOK: A personalized workbook aimed to strengthen your audition material and technique while helping you find the best college program for you!
- RESUME TEMPLATE AND REVIEW: We'll provide you with a polished and professional resume template and offer valuable feedback to help you craft a standout document that reflects your achievements.
- ARTIST STATEMENT REVIEW: Allow us to guide you in the creation of an artist statement that best captures your essence as an artist.
- DAY OF FILMING: Enjoy a dedicated day of filming where we capture your auditions with professional-grade equipment, ensuring your talent shines through in every frame. Filming day will take place in Lakeland, FL.
- ALL EDITING AND DELIVERABLES: Leave the technical work to us! Our team will transform your footage into submission ready audition videos.
Join us on this exciting journey and let us guide you through the college prescreen audition process. We're here to support you every step of the way! Limited spots available! Reserve your spot in PRESCREEN PRO today!
introducing… prescreen pro!
Introducing our new private lesson STUDIO PACKAGES for the Fall Semester, August 7- December 15! Get ready to take your musical theatre journey to the next level with our STUDIO and ADVANCED STUDIO Packages, designed to help you train more, save more & grow more!
STUDIO AND ADVANCED STUDIO PACKAGES-
- STUDIO PACKAGE: 14 30-minute lessons
- ADVANCED STUDIO PACKAGE: 14 1-hour lessons
- Access to a range of private lessons tailored to your musical interests and goals
- Exclusive opportunity to secure first-choice lesson times and preferred availability
- Uninterrupted support and guidance throughout the semester
Led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons, private coaching sessions allow for the time and individual attention needed to enhance each student's unique skill set. Lessons include focus on technique, repertoire, audition preparation, and much more! Sessions are available virtually or in-person.
REGISTRATION DETAILS: Studio and Advanced Studio Packages are available for registration starting JULY 24TH! Registration opens to ALL students on JULY 31ST, so act fast to guarantee your spot!
fall lesson registration: opens July 24th
Introducing- musical theatre summer camp: Beginners edition!
Join us for Musical Theatre Summer Camp: Beginners Editions! Students ages 7-10 will sing, dance, and act their hearts out in a safe and encouraging environment. The week will culminate in a showcase-style musical performance featuring all students. Begin your theatre journey today with Broadway Beginnings!
July 24th-28th 9:00AM-12:00PM Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 7-10 Space is limited. Register today!
join us for two sessions of musical theatre summer camp!
These exciting sessions will include masterclasses in singing, dancing, and acting. The camps will also feature virtual workshops and Q&A sessions with Broadway directors, choreographers, and actors, culminating in a showcase-style musical theatre performance featuring all students.
*Students are welcome and encouraged to attend both sessions as the material taught will be different.
June 5th-9th & July 31st-August 4th 9:00AM-4:00PM Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 11+ Space is limited. Register today!
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring Disney performer Krystina Roach!
Join us for an exciting day of musical theatre! We will be exploring the wonderful world of Disney through song and dance. Sessions will be led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons and Krystina Roach.
Krystina Roach is a Florida-native musical theatre performer, born and raised in Miami, Florida. She grew up dancing and began her performing career as a young dancer and performer for multiple Univision television shows, as well as working as a voice over artist for various foreign films, tv shows, and cartoons. She received her BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University, where she performed some of her favorite roles including Little Red in INTO THE WOODS and Millie in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. After getting the opportunity to perform for some regional theatres around the country, Krystina made her way back to Florida and joined the Walt Disney Company as a principal performer.
For the last 13 years, Krystina has been a member of Actors Equity, performing at Disney in such shows as PLAYHOUSE DISNEY LIVE ON STAGE, DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON STAGE, and is currently performing in THE HOOP DEE DOO REVUE, as well as acting as the stage’s dance captain, in charge of teaching new cast members the show and maintaining show quality. Krystina is proud to have built a full time career as a performer in Central Florida while also getting to be with her beautiful family, and is passionate about continuing to pass along her knowledge and love of theatre to the next generation artists.
May 6th 10:00AM-5:00PM
Theatre Winter Haven (210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880)
Open to ages 11+
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring Broadway performer Drew King!
This Weekend Workshop will feature sessions in song and monologue coaching, choreography, and more while we explore the golden age of musical theatre! Sessions will be led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons and Drew King.
Drew King is a Broadway performer, voiceover actor and writer from New York City. He received his B.A. in Spanish and International Studies from Fordham University and has spent the last twelve years performing all over the country on great stages such as the Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, and New York City Center.
In 2015, he made his Broadway debut with the Tony-nominated revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY starring Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher. His performance was commended in the New York Times by acclaimed theater critic, Ben Brantley, and he was awarded an “Astaire Award” for Outstanding Broadway Dancer.
Broadway/ NYC: TOOTSIE, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, ON YOUR TOES, The Met Gala 2021. Tour: Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, ELF: THE MUSICAL, CAREFREE: DANCIN’ WITH FRED AND GINGER. Regional: The Muny, Chicago Lyric Opera, Goodspeed Opera, Paper Mill, Ogunquit, Cape Playhouse. Film/TV: THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, The Tony Awards.
February 12th 10:00AM-5:00PM
Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 11+
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring actor and singer Emily Behny!
This Weekend Workshop will feature sessions in song and monologue coaching, choreography, and more while we explore pop-rock styles of musical theatre! Join us for a day of non-stop musical theatre fun! Sessions will be led by Elizabeth Burton Lyons and Emily Behny.
Emily is an Actor, Singer from Silver Lake, Indiana with a degree in Musical Theatre from Ball State University (2010). After living in NYC for 10 years, she relocated to West Palm Beach, Fl with her partner and her sweet dog, Koda. She has performed all over the country as Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, for which she received a Helen Hayes nomination, and as Nessarose in WICKED. Other stage credits include Off Broadway’s THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), Regional: ROCK OF AGES (Sherrie), GREASE (Sandy), GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING (Lynne), ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Janet). Her TV credits include BLUE BLOODS, MR. ROBOT and BULL. Emily taught Song Interpretation at Institute of American Musical Theatre (NY) and has led Masterclasses for high school and college students in Indiana. She also teaches voice and acting privately. She is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. For more information, please visit www.emilybehny.com
November 13th 12:00PM-7:00PM
Theatre Winter Haven (210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880)
Open to ages 11+
Join us at our next Weekend Workshop featuring actor and mental health counselor Sarah Claire Smith!
This Weekend Workshop will feature sessions in song and monologue coaching, choreography, and the importance of sharing the human experience on stage!
Sarah Claire is an actor and licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the artist’s experience both on and off stage. Select past credits include: National tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as the understudy for Belle and Babette, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, ME AND MY GIRL, and CHICAGO at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Kathy in SINGING IN THE RAIN and Louise in GYPSY at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
August 20th 9:00AM-4:00PM
Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 11+
Join us at our 2-day Weekend Workshop featuring Broadway actor and choreographer Michael Fatica!
This Weekend Workshop will feature sessions in song coaching, choreography, audition skills, and more!
Michael is currently the assistant choreographer of BEETLEJUICE on Broadway. Past credits include: Understudying and performing as the ever joyous snowman Olaf, as well as the conniving Duke Weselton in FROZEN on Broadway, playing the famed music-man Phil Spector and others, as well as understudying Sonny Bono in THE CHER SHOW, a fumbling waiter in the 2016 RTC Revival of SHE LOVES ME (The Busboy), a striking Newsboy in Disney's NEWSIES the Musical, a revolting maggot in RSC's MATILDA the Musical, The Chubby Man in the 2017 Olivier winning Best Musical GROUNDHOG DAY, and a doo-wop singing teen in A BRONX TALE. As a Choreographer, Michael was the Assistant Choreographer on the new INTERNATIONAL TOUR of MATILDA. Michael also assisted Tony Winning Warren Carlyle in creating a new show for the Radio City Rockettes called THE NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR in 2015, starring Derek Hough and Laura Benanti. He teaches and choreographs in New York City.
April 30th 12:00PM-5:00PM & May 1st 9:00AM-12:00PM
Highlands School of Dance (6929 Old Rd 37, Lakeland, FL 33811)
Open to ages 12+
Elizabeth will lead a summer Musical Theatre Intensive at All Saints Academy!
This exciting week will include masterclasses in singing, dancing, and acting along with ZOOM Q&A sessions with Broadway directors, choreographers, and actors. The camp will culminate in a showcase-style musical theatre performance featuring all students.
July 18th-22nd 9:00AM-3:00PM
All Saints Academy (5001 State Road 540 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880)
Open to rising 6th-12th graders
Registration available at: allsaintsacademy.com/summer