Academy students performing on stage
Lyric Theatre — Thelma Gaylord Academy

Summer 2026
Camps & Lessons

Summer at the Academy is a fast paced production season with training and performance opportunities inside a professional theatre facility.

Important Dates

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Summer AuditionsMarch 29
Summer CallbacksMarch 29 & April 5
Enrollment OpensApril 1
Scholarship Application DeadlineApril 13
Private Lessons BeginJune 1
Willy Wonka KIDS Production CampJune 8–13
June Advanced Tour CampJune 11–26
The Spongebob Musical CampJune 15–28
The Spongebob Musical Tech CampJune 15–28
July Advanced Tour CampJuly 2–17
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR Production CampJuly 6–19
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR Tech CampJuly 6–19
Audition Prep CampsJuly 21–23
Private Lessons EndJuly 24
Fall 2026 AuditionsAugust 8

Production Opportunities

Performances at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre and Metro Library locations throughout OKC.

Summer 2026 auditions have closed. The Willy Wonka KIDS ensemble is still enrolling — no audition required. All other productions are full.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS — official logo with licensing credit
✦ Enrolling Now
Few spots left — closes May 1
Ages6–12
RehearsalJune 8–12, 10am–4pm
PerformanceJune 13 @ 2pm
Tuition$350
NoteEnsemble enrolls without audition
Enroll Now
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition — official logo with licensing credit
● Full
Ages7–16
RehearsalJune 15–19 & 22–26, 10am–4pm
PerformancesJune 26–28
Tuition$600
Tech Camp Still Open ↓
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR — official logo with licensing credit
● Full
Ages7–16
RehearsalJuly 6–10 & 13–17, 10am–4pm
PerformancesJuly 17–19
Tuition$600
Tech Camp Still Open ↓
Alice in Wonderland: Metro Library Tour — official show art
● Full
Ages12–18
RehearsalJune 11–12 & 15–19, 10am–4pm
PerformancesJune 22–27, Metro Library locations
Tuition$500
I Speak for the Trees: Inspired by The Lorax — July Metro Library Tour — official show art
● Full
Ages12–18
RehearsalJuly 2–3 & 6–10, 10am–4pm
PerformancesJuly 13–17, Metro Library locations
Tuition$500
Mary Shelley/Frankenstein: A New Play by Matthew Alvin Brown — official show art with credit
● Full
Ages15 & Up
RehearsalJune 29–July 15, evenings 4:30–8pm
Staged ReadingsJuly 14 & 15 @ 7pm
Tuition$500

Fall 2026 Productions

Fall auditions are August 8. Details on Fall shows and enrollment coming soon.

See Fall 2026 Below

Technical Theatre Camps

Hands-on backstage and booth experience for fully staged musicals. Be available for all camp and performance dates.

June Tech Session

Ages 12–18
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DatesJune 15–19 & 22–26
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Times10am–4pm daily
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ShowThe Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
PerformancesJune 26–28
Tuition $500

July Tech Session

Ages 12–18
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DatesJuly 6–10 & 13–17
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Times10am–4pm daily
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ShowJunie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR
PerformancesJuly 17–19
Tuition $500
Enroll Now

Private Lessons

Voice and/or acting with professional instructors at the Plaza Theatre.

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    Ages 3rd grade to adult
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    Voice and/or acting
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    Instructor studios in the Plaza Theatre. Online at instructor discretion.
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    New and want help choosing an instructor? Call the Academy office.
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    Summer semester begins June 3 — ends July 24

Private lessons get focused fast. Whether you want more confidence in auditions, better vocal technique, or stronger acting choices — your instructor meets you where you are.

Email Rozz to Enroll

Half-Hour Lesson Packages

Single Block

$150
4 lessons

Full Summer

$240
8 lessons

Double Summer

$480
16 lessons

Fall 2026

Planning ahead helps families avoid schedule surprises. Fall auditions are August 8.

Beetlejuice JR

Ages 8–18
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RehearsalsAug 20 – Oct 24
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ScheduleThu 4:30–7:00 / Sat 1:00–4:00
PerformancesOct 29 – Nov 1
Tuition $600

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Ages 14+
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RehearsalsAug 17 – Oct 13
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ScheduleMon & Wed 4:30–7:00
PerformancesOct 22–24
Tuition $600

Mary Shelley/Frankenstein

Ages 12+
📅
RehearsalsAug 17 – Nov 17
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ScheduleMon & Tue 4:30–7:00
PerformancesDec 4–6
Tuition $500

Audition Prep Camps

Get ready before Fall auditions open. Recommended for students new to the Academy — not required, but thorough preparation for any audition season.

Audition Prep Camp

Ages 7–11
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DatesJuly 21–23
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Times10am–1pm
Tuition $200

Audition Prep Camp

Ages 12–18
📅
DatesJuly 21–23
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Times1:30–4:30pm
Tuition $200
Enroll Now

Scholarships

Scholarships Available for Those Who Qualify

Application Deadline: April 13

Financial assistance is available for qualifying students. Contact Rozz to receive a scholarship application and learn more about the process.

Email Rozz for Application Open Brochure

Policies

Quick answers families usually ask about first.

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.
Withdrawals
Students withdrawing from a class before the camp begins will receive a full tuition refund (excluding the non-refundable $25 enrollment fee). Students remaining on the roll after the first day of the camp in which they are enrolled will be responsible for the camp's full tuition. It is the responsibility of the parent, not the student or instructor, to contact the Director of Education if a student wishes to withdraw from a camp.
Financial Aid
Need-based scholarships are available each semester. A limited number of work study positions are also available. If you are interested in receiving a financial aid scholarship form, please email Rozz@LyricTheatreOKC.org prior to enrollment. Financial Aid is not applicable to Private Instruction. Summer scholarship application deadline is April 13.
Placement
Acceptance into all Production Camps and Advanced Performance Camp is by audition only. Our goal is to give each 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.
Forced Closure
In the case of closure due to severe weather, we will try to make up class time but cannot guarantee that there will be time in the summer to do so. In the event that our live classes are forced to move online due to illness, we will move to an online format. The Thelma Gaylord Academy reserves the right to make instructor changes should this occur. No refunds will be provided should our in-person classes or camps be migrated to an online format. If your student must miss class because of illness, we will arrange a Zoom meeting to provide access to the class from home if necessary for rehearsal.