Theatre and Music Classes for All Ages
Come learn from working actors who are knowledgeable in the art and business of acting. We work with students who are new to the craft as well as seasoned actors who want to perfect their skills. You’ll enjoy safe, non-judgmental coaching and encouragement to work authentically, make mistakes, and learn from honest feedback.
Expression City’s Past Productions
Meet Our Talented Instructors
Sarah Barberi
Laura Hensley
laura@expressioncity.com
Choreographer
Abby Webb
Our Theatre and Music classes are
also a great opportunity to improve:
CONFIDENCE • FOCUS • TEAMWORK • COMMUNICATION • PUBLIC SPEAKING
Have questions about our theatre program?
Contact Isabelle at isabelle@expressioncity.com or call at 615-906-9832
Lion King KidsÂ
Ages: 5-8
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Wednesday Cast: Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting January 14th
*No rehearsal March 11th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday April 7th & Wednesday 8th 4:30-7:00pm *Mandatory
Performances: Friday April 10th at 6:00pm & Saturday April 11th at 12:00pm
Little Mermaid JrÂ
Ages: 7-10 & 10-15
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Monday Cast (ages 7-10):Â Rehearsals 4:30-6:00pm starting January 12th
*No rehearsal March 9th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Saturday April 11th 3-5:30pm, Sunday April 12th 3-5:30pm, & Monday April 13th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Wednesday April 15th at 7pm, Friday April 17th at 7pm, & Saturday April 18th at 12pm
Thursday Cast (ages 7-10):Â Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting January 15th
*No rehearsal March 12th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Saturday April 11th 6-8:30pm, Sunday April 12th 6-8:30pm, Tuesday April 14th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Thursday April 16th at 7:00pm, Saturday April 18th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Homeschool Monday Cast (ages 6-15):Â Rehearsals 1:30-3:00pm starting January 12th
*No rehearsals March 9th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Thursday April 30th 11:30-3:30pm, Sunday May 3rd 4:30-8:30pm, & Monday May 4th 11:30-3:30pm
Performances:Â Wednesday May 6th at 7:00pm, Friday May 8th at 7:00pm, & Saturday May 9th at 12:00pm
Monday Cast (ages 10-15):Â Rehearsals 6:00-7:30pm starting January 12th
*No rehearsals March 9th (Spring Break) & April 13th due to another show tech
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Thursday April 30th 4:30-8:30pm, Monday May 4th 4:30-8:30pm, & Tuesday May 5th 4:30-8:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm, Saturday May 9th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Into the Woods Jr (Theatre Summer Camp)
Ages: 7-13
The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Sarah Barberi
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Drop off: 9:15am-9:30am
Pick up: 3:30pm
Rehearsals: June 8th-19th Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm
Performances: Friday June 19th at 7pm, Saturday June 20th at 2pm & 7pm
Camp Rock (Theatre Summer Camp) rated PG
Ages: 10-15
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown!
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Sarah Barberi
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Little Express: Beauty & Beast
This program isn’t solely about the final performance; it also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Through rehearsals and group activities, children will learn firsthand what it means to be a part of a team and the value of working together towards a common goal. Little Express theatre program provides a supportive and encouraging environment for these young performers to explore their creativity, build their skills, and most importantly, have a lot of fun in the process.
Class Schedule
Wednesday 4:30pm Cast:
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Aug 12th
No rehearsal Oct 14th (Fall break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, Oct 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, Oct 24th at 2:00pm
Thursday 3:30pm Cast:
Rehearsals 3:30-4:30pm starting Aug 13th
No rehearsal Oct 15th (Fall break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, Oct 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, Oct 24th at 11:00am
Thursday 4:30pm Cast:
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Aug 13th
No rehearsal Oct 15th (Fall break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, Oct 23rd, 4:30-5:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, Oct 24th at 12:30pm
Little Express: Heroes & Villains
Is your young performer ready to save the day or perhaps cause a little mischief? Our NEWest addition to our class schedule is Little Express for ages 6-9. Whether they are stepping onto the stage for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills alongside their current musical theatre production with us, this class offers a high energy environment tailored for both beginner and seasoned young triple-threats. Students will dive into the iconic songs and dances or our favorite heroes & villains with songs such as “Popular,” “Golden,” “Zero to Hero,” “Rotten to the Core,” & “Cruella De Vil.”
Class Schedule
Monday 4:30pm Cast:
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Aug 10th
No rehearsal Oct 12th (Fall break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal:Â Friday, Oct 23rd, 6:30-7:30Â Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, Oct 24th at 5:00pm
Wednesday 7pm Cast:
Rehearsals 7:00-8:00pm starting Aug 12th
No rehearsal Oct 14th (Fall break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, Oct 23rd, 7:30-8:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, Oct 24th at 7pm
Finding Nemo Kids
Class Schedule
*No rehearsal Oct 14th (Fall Break)
Performances:Â Friday Nov 6th at 6:00pm & Saturday Nov 7th at 12:00pm
Annie Jr
Ages: 7-10, 10-15, & Homeschoolers 6-15
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Director: Sarah Barberi
Assistant Director: / Homeschool cast
Assistant Director: Heather King / Mon age 7-10, Mon age 10-15, & TH age 7-10 Cast
Choreographer: / Homeschool cast, Mon age 7-10, & Mon age 10-15 Cast
Choreographer: Laura Hensley / TH age 7-10 Cast
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Monday Cast (ages 7-10):Â Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting Aug 10th
*No rehearsal Oct 12th (Fall Break)
added rehearsal Oct 18th 3-4:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Sat Nov 7th 3-5:30pm, Sun Nov 8th 3-5:30pm, & Mon Nov 9th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Wed Nov 11th at 7pm, Fri Nov 13th at 7pm, & Sat Nov 14th at 12pm
Thursday Cast (ages 7-10):Â Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting Aug 13th
*No rehearsal Oct 15th (Fall Break)
added rehearsal Oct 25th 3-4:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Sat Nov 7th 6-8:30pm, Sun Nov 8th 6-8:30pm, Tues Nov 10th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Thurs Nov 12th at 7:00pm, Sat Nov 14th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Homeschool Monday Cast (ages 6-15):Â Rehearsals 2:30-4:00pm starting Aug 10th
*No rehearsals Oct 12th (Fall Break), No rehearsal Nov 23rd (Thanksgiving Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Thurs Dec 3rd 12-4pm, Sun Dec 6th 4:30-8:30pm, & Mon Dec 7th 12-4pm.
Performances:Â Wed Dec 9th at 7:00pm, Friday Dec 11th at 7:00pm, & Sat Dec 12th at 12:00pm
Monday Cast (ages 10-15):Â Rehearsals 7:00-8:30pm starting Aug 10th
*No rehearsals Oct 12th (Fall Break), No rehearsal Nov 23rd (Thanksgiving Break) & No rehearsal Nov 9th due to another show tech
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â Thursday Dec 3rd 4:30-8:30pm, Mon Dec 7th 4:30-8:30pm, & Tue Dec 8th 4:30-8:30pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Thurs Dec 10th at 7:00pm, Sat Dec 12th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Beetlejuice Jr rated PG
Class Schedule
Rehearsals:Â Thurs 7:00-8:30pm with some added Sun 4:30-6:00pm starting Sunday Aug 9th
Listed Sundays:Â 8/9 (auditions), 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, & 10/18
Tech/Dress Rehearsal:Â Sun Oct 25th 4:30-8:30pm, Tues Oct 27th 4:30-8:30pm, Wed Oct 28th 6:30-9:00pm, & Thurs Oct 29th 6:30-9:00pm *Mandatory
Performances:Â Fri Oct 30th at 7pm, Sat Oct 31st at 3:30pm, & Sun Nov 1st at 3:30pm
If student will be missing more than 3 rehearsals or any mandatory tech or show days, the student should not register. If this arises the role will be re-cast.
PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY
- Private lessons must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 12 hours prior to your scheduled lesson time.
- Payment will be due and processed if student does not cancel or reschedule in the given time frame.
| No. of Students | Price |
| 1 student | $50/half hr. |
| 1 student | $85/hr. |
| 2 students | $120/hr. |
Class Registration Schedule
Isabelle Seabolt
Meet Isabelle, a dynamic leader with a passion for both the performing arts and business development. She helped develop and bring the company to life in 2016. For seven years, she served as the exceptional General Manager of Expression City, where her innovative vision and strategic judgment propelled the organization to new heights. Stepping back to prioritize her family, Isabelle now channels her expertise as the Theatre Manager and Producer, curating unforgettable experiences for audiences and artists alike. With an unwavering dedication to professional education and fostering creativity, she thrives on interacting with children, nurturing their talents, and shaping the next generation of performers. She serves as a beacon of leadership, guiding others towards their fullest potential.
Bradley Whitfield
Emma Barberi
Aerial Silks Instructor
Emma has been practicing circus arts for ten years and teaching aerial silks, lyra, trapeze, and hooping for the last five years, with lyra being her favorite apparatus. She loves watching her students grow to their fullest potential as they become confident in their skills. Professionally, she performs lollipop lyra, waterbowl acrobatics, stilts, hooping, silks, and lyra. She feels that Expression City is the best place to come if you’re looking to grow your skills in a supportive community as Expression City is known for its encouraging environment. When she’s not working, her favorite hobbies are swimming, hiking, or playing video games. Her favorite quote is, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.”
Ashley Smith
Circus Artist and Coach
Ashley formally started her education in arts in 2007 as a professional dancer and then made her way into the world of circus. She received a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Colorado and then completed the Professional Training Program for Aerial Arts at Frequent Flyers. Ashley has performed all around the United States with MOTH Poetic Circus, Iluminar Aerial, Aerial Dreamworks, Frequent Flyers Inc, and Beyond Wings Circus. Alongside her duo trapeze partner Daniel Nolasco, she is the winner of the Best Artistic Award at the Aerial Acrobatic Arts Festival in Denver, CO. Ashley has performed solo and duo work on board the German cruise line, Mein Schiff TUI Cruises. In addition to her life as a circus artist she loves dancing, climbing, teaching, and exploring new places.
Madison Weiss
Aerial Silks Instructor
Madison teaches aerial silks in group youth and private lessons. She helps aerialists of all ages achieve their specific goals and challenge their bodies in new, artistic ways. She loves that Expression City offers a variety of aerial arts to cater to all levels and interests and that students have the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned in a performance at the end of each semester. In her spare time, Madison enjoys hiking, attending concerts, photography, reading, watching TV, and cuddling with her cats.
Rebecca Hellemans
Aerial Instructor
Rebecca has been with Expression City and the Nashville Circus Center since
we first opened our doors and has spent 14 years in Circus and Aerial Arts.
Rebecca loves how Expression City and Nashville Circus Center fosters a
culture of community, growth, professionalism, and excellence in all
students. One of her favorite things about teaching is to see individuals
bust their own beliefs of what they can do and who they are. It brings her
so much joy to see their confidence grow as she helps them achieve
superhero status. When she’s not teaching our students, you may find
Rebecca traveling, sewing, woodworking or cooking.
Jennifer Pelletier
Jennifer has been in and out of performances for an amazing 25 years. She has worked both on stage and backstage in nearly every role. In addition to acting, directing, and covering hair and makeup departments and being a stagehand and a stage director, she served on the board for Old School Theatre in Spring Hill for nearly the entire existence of the community theater program.
Jennifer Pelletier
Jennifer has been in and out of performances over the past 25 years. With largely on-the-job training, she has worked on stage and backstage in nearly every role from her start in Huntsville Community Chorus as a singer, adult show choir member, various backstage roles, and even on-stage roles. In addition to acting, directing, and covering hair and makeup departments and being a stagehand and a stage director, she served on the board for Old School Theatre in Spring Hill for nearly the entire existence of the community theater program.
Jennifer loves working with students and is very excited to bring her experiences and open heart to Expression City and work and play with the students!
Jennifer Pelletier
Jennifer has been in and out of performances over the past 25 years. With largely on-the-job training, she has worked on stage and backstage in nearly every role from her start in Huntsville Community Chorus as a singer, adult show choir member, various backstage roles, and even on-stage roles. In addition to acting, directing, and covering hair and makeup departments and being a stagehand and a stage director, she served on the board for Old School Theatre in Spring Hill for nearly the entire existence of the community theater program.
Jennifer loves working with students and is very excited to bring her experiences and open heart to Expression City and work and play with the students!
Sarah Barberi
Laura Hensley
Abby Webb
Heather King
​Ruby Stephenson
John Mauldin
Mr. Mauldin is pleased to return to Expression City by directing this production of Oliver! He previously directed Yipity Doo Revue, performed as Mr. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical, and as Bunsen/Mr. Jacobi in Newsies at Expression City.
John was last seen on stage as Lord Montague in Romeo & Juliet (Watershed Public Theatre).
Other local credits: Mr. Meeker in Inherit the Wind, Polonius in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Nashville Repertory Theatre), Joe Benjamin in God’s Favorite, Dub Frye in Southern Fried Funeral, Waldgrave in The Nerd, Murray in The Odd Couple, Leonard Loftus Nobody’s Perfect (Chaffin’s Barn). Chebutykin in Three Sisters (Verge Theater Company), Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men, Reuben Soady in Escanaba in da Moonlight (Boiler Room Theatre), Joe Carden in The Children’s Hour, Sam Robish in The Desperate Hours (Street Theatre Co.), Valet in Amadeus, The Doctor in Roger’s Version, Thomas Putnam in The Crucible (Blackbird Theater), Thorn Bradshaw in Scarecrows will Never See the Sunset (Playhouse Nashville) and as Saul Kimmer in True West (People’s Branch Theatre).
Mr. Mauldin is also the Host/Producer of the Theatre podcast, The Inexplicable Dumb Show.