Fall 2026 Classes
Expert training in acting, singing, and dance for ages 5 through adult — at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre in Oklahoma City.
Vocal Classes
Build your voice from the ground up — from music literacy and harmonization to ensemble performance.
Class Voice
Perfect for students new to singing or wanting to deepen their music theory knowledge. Covers ensemble singing, blending, reading vocal music, harmonization, and music literacy skills in a workshop setting.
Private Voice Lessons
One-on-one instruction with professional vocal coaches at the Plaza Theatre. Personalized technique, repertoire, and audition prep for all levels.
Acting Classes
Five progressive levels from ages 5 to 18 — find the right class for where your student is right now.
Intro to Acting
Harnesses pretend play to explore beginning techniques and build a great foundation. Covers vocal projection, stage directions, characterization, and beginner skills. All ages 5–9 should take this before Beginning Acting.
Beginning Acting
Character development, vocal techniques, and scene work in an ensemble-focused class. Ages 7–9 should take Intro first; ages 10–11 should take this before Beg./Int. Can be taken for multiple semesters.
Beginning / Intermediate Acting
Continues building foundational acting and performing arts skills. Ages 9–11 should take Beginning first; ages 12–14 should take this before Intermediate. Can be taken many semesters in a row.
Intermediate Acting
Our highest non-auditioned acting class, with two sections so you can pick the schedule that works best. Covers intentions, motivations, choices, and polished monologue development. Ages 12–14 should take Beg./Int. first.
Advanced Acting
Placement by acting faculty only. Ages 12–15 should complete at least two semesters of Intermediate Acting before auditioning. Our most challenging acting class, reserved for serious performers.
Private Acting Lessons
One-on-one sessions with professional acting instructors. Ideal for audition prep, character work, and accelerated skill development.
Dance Classes
Tap, jazz, and musical theatre styles for every level — from tiny tappers to pre-professional teens and adults.
Children’s Tap & MT Dance
Brand new this semester! Our tiniest tappers explore beginning musical theatre dance and tap in a fun studio filled with joy and Broadway hits. Develops rhythm, coordination, and performance confidence.
Beginning Jazz Dance
Strong jazz foundations — the perfect skills for blooming musical theatre performers. Covers choreography, strength & flexibility, and stylized movement that brings acting skills into the dance studio.
Intermediate Jazz
Open to beginners but tailored for teens ready to push technical boundaries. Moves from basic mechanics to power, precision, and personal style with complex rhythms and athletic choreography.
Beginning Tap
Wide age range for all beginners just starting in tap and percussive dance. Develops tap fundamentals, musicality, and mechanics as a dance style and musical theatre device. Start here if you’ve never taken tap.
Intermediate Tap
For students who’ve mastered the basics — syncopation, rhythm, improvisation, and character performance. Students under 15 should start with Beginning Tap unless they’ve taken multiple tap classes at a studio.
Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Study specialty Broadway styles — from Guys & Dolls and Singin’ in the Rain to Hamilton and & Juliet. Fast-paced and broad. Students are leveled on the first day of class.
Accelerated MT Dance Styles
Our most advanced dance class — exclusively for serious performers. High intensity, pre-professional training covering rapid-fire choreography retention, technical precision, and character integration across a broad range of Broadway styles.
Adult Movement & Dance
For everyone wanting to work on movement and basic dance skills — whether you’re prepping for an audition or just want a fun way to move. Drop-in style, no semester commitment. All abilities welcome!
Specialized Programs
College prep, playwriting, and our flagship pre-professional training program.
Performance College Prep
Demystify university performing arts program applications. Work on applications, audition pieces, and pre-screen video recording. Students who enroll in both fall and spring will perform in our Senior Showcase in the spring!
Playwriting
With instructor Matthew Alvin Brown — a creative laboratory for students interested in writing for the stage. Workshop scenes, stories, and monologues with dramatic flair. No experience necessary!
Academy Professional Artist Training
Lyric Academy’s pre-professional intensive for the most dedicated students pursuing a career in the performing arts. Includes acting, dance, voice, Stars class, and one Academy production each semester. A full school-year commitment.
Acting · Dance · Stars class · One Production · All Workshops