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
Choreographer
Heather King
Heather@expressioncity.com
Director
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
Mean Girls Jr (rated PG)
Ages:Â 10-15
Monday Cast: Rehearsals 6:00-7:30pm starting Jan 13th
*Ask about our Male Actor Scholarships for Mean Girls Jr
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: May 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th 4:30-8:30pm
Performances: Fri May 9th at 7:00pm, Sat May 10th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Wednesday Cast:Â Rehearsals 6:30-8:00pm starting Jan 15th
*Ask about our Male Actor Scholarships for Mean Girls Jr
*April 9th rehearsal will be 7:00-8:30pm due to Aladdin tech
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:Â May 12th, 13th, 14, & 15th 4:30-8:30pm
Performances:Â Fri May 16th at 7:00pm, Sat May 17th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.
Dare To Dream Jr (coming Summer 2025)
Ages:Â 7-15
Rehearsals: June 9th-13th & 16th-20th
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm – class meets daily Mon-Fri
Performances: Friday June 20th at 7:00pm, Saturday June 21st at 2pm & 7:00pm
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
High School Musical 2 Jr (coming Summer 2025)
Ages:Â 9-15
Rehearsals:Â July 7th-11th & 14th-18th
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm – class meets daily Mon-Fri
Performances: Friday July 18th at 7:00pm, Saturday July 19th at 2pm & 7:00pm
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
The gang is back for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene in Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR.
At the Lava Springs Country Club, popular girl, Sharpay, reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work – literally! Featuring every ounce of the light-hearted fun that made High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel follows our East High favorites as they face the realities of the adult world and begin to grow up. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire and the meaning of success is redefined.
Little Express: Little Mermaid (coming Fall 2025)
Ages:Â 3.5-6.5
Wednesday Cast: Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Aug 13th
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Oct 24th 4:30-6:00pm
Performance: Oct 25th at 2:00pm
Thursday Cast: Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Aug 14th
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Oct 24th 6:00-7:30pm
Performance: Oct 25th at 3:30pm
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Little Express theatre program is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest performers, aged 3.5 to 6.5 years old, to dive into the enchanting world of musical theatre. Within this program, children will have the chance to learn songs and dances, preparing them to showcase their talents live on stage. Not only will they get the thrill of performing as a group, but they will also have the possibility of taking on solo parts, fostering individual confidence and stage presence.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.
In this production, children will be learning multiple songs and dances to showcase in their performance. They will receive a show t-shirt and be costumed for the show. On show day, the children put on a short performance on stage for an audience.
-Black jazz shoes are required for this program.
I am thrilled to be launching Little Express, a dynamic new initiative catered to young talents eager to shine. Inspired by my own child’s passion for performing on stage at a young age, this program is designed to provide a nurturing environment for children who have a love for singing, dancing, and forging new friendships. I can not wait for you to join Little Express theatre program!
–Â Isabelle Seabolt (January, 2025)
Jungle Book Kids (coming Fall 2025)
Ages:Â 5-8
Wednesday Cast:Â Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting Aug 6th
*added rehearsal Sun Oct 5th 3:00-4:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsal:Â Tues Nov 4th & Wed Nov 5th 4:30-7:00pm
Performances:Â Friday Nov 7th at 6:00pm & Saturday Nov 8th at 2:00pm
The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.
Elf Jr (coming Fall 2025)
Ages: 7-10
Monday Cast: Rehearsals 4:30-6:00pm starting Aug 11th
Labor Day Sept 1st – No rehearsal
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Tues Nov 18th & Thurs Nov 20th 4:30-7:00pm
Performances: Friday Nov 21st at 6:00pm, Saturday Nov 22nd at 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Thursday Cast: Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting Aug 7th
Fall Break Oct 8th-10th – No rehearsal
*added rehearsal Sun Nov 2nd 3:00-4:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Tues Nov 11th & Thurs Nov 13th 4:30-7:00pm
Performances: Friday Nov 14th at 6:00pm, Saturday Nov 15th at 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Director: Sarah Barberi
Music Director: Abby Webb
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Mary Poppins Jr (coming Fall 2025)
Ages: 10-15
Monday Cast: Rehearsals 6:00-7:30pm starting Aug 11th
Labor Day Sept 1st – No Rehearsal
Thanksgiving Break Nov 24th -28th – No Rehearsal
*Dec 1st Extended Rehearsal 4:30-7:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Dec 7th, 8th, 9th, & 11th 4:30-8:30pm
Performances: Friday Dec 12th at 7:00pm, Saturday Dec 13th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Wednesday Cast: Rehearsals Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm starting Aug 13th
Fall Break Oct 8th-10th – No Rehearsal
Thanksgiving Break Nov 24th-28th – No Rehearsal
*Dec 10th Extended Rehearsal 5:30-8:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Dec 15th, 16th, 17th, & 18th 4:30-8:30pm
Performances: Friday Dec 19th at 7:00pm, Saturday Dec 20th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Director: Heather King
Choreographer: Sarah Barberi
Music Director: Abby Webb
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
The Addams Family young@part (coming Fall 2025)
Ages: 13-18
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7-8:30pm with some added Sundays 4:30-6pm
Start Date: Sunday Aug 3rd 4:30-6pm
Listed Sundays: 8/3, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, & 10/5
Fall Break Oct 8th-10th – No Rehearsal
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: 10/19 4:30-8:30pm, 10/20 6:30-9pm, 10/21 4:30-8:30pm, & 10/23 6:30-9pm
Performances: Friday Oct 24th at 7:30pm, Saturday Oct 25th at 3pm & 7:30pm
*If student will be missing more than 3 rehearsals, or any mandatory tech, or show days, student should not register. If this arises the role will be recast.
Director: Heather King
Choreographer: Sarah Barberi
Music Director: Abby Webb
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. |
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
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.