The mission of Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Education Department is to provide students of all ages with the means to actively explore the beauty, diversity, complexity and challenges of the world around them through the dramatic process. We strive for our students to develop their own unique creative voice, their imagination, and their understanding of drama and its role in society.
Learn more about all of the fun and fantastic classes we offer for ages 4 and up!
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All young people have the right to learn through art. Learn more about LCT’s Financial Aid program and how to apply!
Did you know we offer opportunities for teens through our Companies program? Learn more about these yearlong theatre intensives here!
Meet our Teaching Artists
Rhonda Bell acts as the Education Director at Lexington Children’s Theatre (LCT). She earned a BA in Theatre from Berea College and an MA from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. While in school, she served as a Stage Manager for several productions including Alice in Wonderland, Very Still and Hard to See, and Blithe Spirit. After graduating in 2015, Rhonda served in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools under the district’s Community Achieves initiative. Ms. Bell began her time at LCT in 2016 as an education intern and has since written and taught curriculum for a variety of classes and workshops, directed productions in LCT’s Learning Stage Series, and written for LCT’s Storyteller Series. Contact Rhonda at 859-254-4546 ext. 226.
Jeremy Kisling has taught, directed and performed for young people for over 30 years. He received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Northern Iowa and his M.F.A. in Drama and Theatre for Youth from the University of Texas at Austin. Jeremy has authored stage versions of Why Mosquitoes Buzz, Anansi the Spider, The Princess Who Lost her Hair and co-wrote The Ghosts of Pineville with Sara Turner. He was the recipient of the 2017 Sara Spencer Child Drama Award and the 2019 Tom Behm Award from the Southeastern Theatre Conference. He is a proud graduate of Leadership Lexington in 2019. Jeremy serves on the Board of Directors for Kentucky Theatre Association, Southeastern Theatre Conference and Lexington’s DiverCity Festival. He is honored to share his life with his wife, Amie Kisling and his wonderful son, Leo. Jeremy would encourage you to be brave and stretch your imagination everyday! Contact Jeremy at 859-254-4546 ext. 227.
Lydia Rice is the resident teaching artist at Lexington Children’s Theatre, passionate about using theatre education to teach life skills through stage skills. A graduate of Columbus State University with a degree in theatre education, Lydia has taught musical theatre at the Alliance Theatre, choreographed Once On This Island at Hardaway High School, and worked with 3rd-5th graders in the after-school program Drama Kids. She brings her experience and enthusiasm to every class, excited to inspire new students through the magic of theatre.