Expression City’s Past Productions
Our Theatre and Music classes are
also a great opportunity to improve:
CONFIDENCE • FOCUS • TEAMWORK • COMMUNICATION • PUBLIC SPEAKING
How Our Production Classes Work
When you enroll in a production class, you are in the show! Every student receives a guaranteed spot. Plus, because we have our own theater, our performers get the unique advantage of rehearsing on the actual performance stage from Day 1!
​Here is what to expect:
- ​Before We Start: Audition materials are emailed to families a few weeks before the first day of class so students can prepare.
- ​Auditions:
- ​Teen Production: Auditions take place on the first day of class.
- ​All Other Production Classes: Week 1 is an audition review and prep session. Auditions take place in Week 2.
- ​Cast Lists: Sent out to families via email within 24 hours of auditions.
- ​Full Production Experience: From there on, we hit the ground running as we rehearse and build the whole show! We go all out for our productions—complete with costumes, wireless mics, theatrical lighting, and full stage production.
Have questions about our theatre program?
Contact Isabelle at isabelle@expressioncity.com or call at 615-906-9832
Little Express: Encanto (2027)
Ages:Â 3.5-6.5
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.
Choreographer:Â Laura Hensley
Music Director:Â Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Jan 13th
No rehearsal Mar 17th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 26th 4:30-5:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, March 27th at 11:00am
Thursday 4:30pm Cast:
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Jan 14th
No rehearsal Mar 18th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 26th 5:30-6:30pm Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, March 27th at 12:30pm
Little Express: The Greatest Show (2027)
Ages:Â 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 song & dance class offers a high energy environment tailored for both beginner and seasoned young triple-threats.
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.
Choreographer:Â Laura Hensley
Music Director:Â Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Monday 4:30pm
Rehearsals 4:30-5:30pm starting Jan 11th
No rehearsal March 15th (Spring break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal:Â Friday, March 26th, 6:30-7:30Â Mandatory
Performance:Â Saturday, March 27th at 2:00pm
101 Dalmatians Kids (2027)
Ages: 5-9
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Rehearsals 5:30-7:00pm starting Jan 13th
No rehearsal March 17th (Spring break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Tues, April 6th & Wed April 7th 4:30-7pm Mandatory
Performances:Â Friday, April 9th at 6pm & Saturday, April 10th at 12pm
Willy Wonka Jr (2027)
Ages:Â 7-10 & 10-15
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences.
Director:Â Sarah Barberi
Choreographer:Â Laura Hensley
Music Director:Â Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Rehearsals: 5:30-7:00pm starting January 11th
added rehearsals: Sunday, April 4th 3:00pm-4:30pm
No rehearsal March 15th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, April 10th, 3:00-5:30pm, Sunday, April 11th, 3:00-5:30pm, Monday, April 12th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances: Wednesday, April 14th, 7pm; Friday, April 16th, 7pm; & Saturday April 17th 12pm
Thursday Cast (ages 7-10)
Rehearsals: 5:30-7:00pm starting January 14th
added rehearsals: Sunday, April 4th 4:30pm-6:00pm
No rehearsal March 18th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, April 10th, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Sunday, April 11th, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Tuesday, April 13th 4:30-7:30pm *Mandatory
Performances: Thursday, April 15th 7pm, Saturday April 17th 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Monday Cast (ages 10-15)
Rehearsals: 7:00pm-8:30pm starting January 11th
added rehearsal: Sunday, April 18th 3:00-4:30pm
No rehearsal March 15th (Spring Break) & No rehearsal April 12th (Other cast tech rehearsal)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Monday, April 26th 4:30-8:30pm, Wednesday, April 28th 4:30-8:30pm, & Thursday, April 29th 4:30-8:30pm *Mandatory
Performances: Friday, April 30th, 7pm; Saturday, May 1st 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Matilda Jr (2027)
Ages: 6-15
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Director: Sarah Barberi
Choreographer: Laura Hensley
Music Director: Abby Webb
Class Schedule
Monday Homeschool Cast (ages 6-15)
Rehearsals 2:30-4pm starting Jan 11th
No rehearsal March 15th (Spring Break)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, May 2nd 2:30-5:30pm, Monday, May 3rd 12-4pm, & Tuesday May 4th 12-4pm *Mandatory
Performances: Wednesday, May 5th at 7pm, Friday, May 7th at 7pm, & Saturday, May 8th at 12pm
Wednesday Cast (ages 6-15)
Rehearsals 7:00-8:30pm starting Jan 13th
No rehearsal March 17th (Spring Break) & No rehearsal April 14th (Willy Wonka Show Date)
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, May 2nd 5:30-8:30pm, Monday, May 3rd 4:30-8:30pm, & Tuesday May 4th 4:30-8:30pm *Mandatory
Performances: Thursday, May 6th at 7pm, Saturday, May 8th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Grease: School Version
Class Schedule
Listed Sundays: 1/10 (auditions), 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, & 3/21
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, March 27th 4:30- 8:30pm, Tuesday, March 30th 4:30-8:30pm, Thursday April 1st 6:00-9:00pm, & Friday April 2nd 4:30-5:30pm *Mandatory
Performances: Friday April 2nd at 7pm; Saturday, April 3rd at 3pm & 7pm
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.
Show dates are subject to change
THEATRE PROGRAM TUITION
- Deposits for theatre programs are due and charged at time of registration.
- Monthly tuition is due and charged by auto draft on the 1st of every month. Please read your class description for full tuition details.
THEATRE PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY
Our programs are a group effort. If a student withdraws after the given timeframe,
full tuition is still due and charged.
| Program | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Little Express Programs | Must drop before the third week of class. |
| Full Production Programs: Kids, Jr, School Version, Full Version, etc. | Must drop before casting is complete. |
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!