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Youth Theater

School of Theater
The Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy's youth theater program offers an enriching and dynamic environment for young performers to explore their artistic talents. Designed for children to teenagers, our productions emphasize the importance of creativity, collaboration, and self-expression through the performing arts. The aspiring actors will learn stagecraft, vocal training, acting, and choreography led by experienced directors who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists. The age appropriate productions culminate with two or three shows at The Switch Theatre and showcase the students' hard work and dedication, fostering confidence and a sense of accomplishment. By blending education with hands-on experience, Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy empowers youth to discover their unique voices and develop essential skills that will serve them both on and off the stage.
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Our Directors

Ji-Eun, M.M. - Theater Director, Piano
Ji-Eun (pronounced June) has a Master of Music in piano performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, but her true love is teaching. She has been teaching piano for over 30 years. Her teaching style is caring, but firm and she is an expert at identifying what a student needs and inspiring the student to reach the next level.
In addition to teaching piano, Ji-Eun also directs our Youth Theater program. She learned the craft under the careful guidance of several expert directors. Like her piano students, her theater students love being directed by her!
When she is not at the studios she enjoys spending time with her husband, Doug and two daughters, Christina and Caylie. Oh, and Corey and Latte — the family dogs! In those rare occasions when she gets time away from the music studios, she loves to travel, visit art museums, and spend time on the beach.
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Amanda - Theater Director
Amanda started her love of theatre at an early age. She began when she was in elementary school and continued performing through her young adult years. She took a break to raise her kids, only to make her way back onto the stage last year. She has been teaching children and youth theatre in the classroom and on stage for over 10 years. She taught at a classical co-school in Indianapolis as well as directing their high school drama productions. She enjoys observing the self-assurance that theatre brings out in students. She’s excited to be part of the JLMA team of instructors!

Kathleen, M.A. - Theater Director
Kathleen has a master’s degree in Theatre and Speech education. She just recently retired from teaching at Lawrence Central High School after twenty-seven years where she directed their plays and musicals. She has been a member of the Board of Directors at a local community theatre where she developed a young adult theatre program for over twenty-five years. She has been involved in community theatre since 1992 and has directed over 300 plays and/or musicals since the start of her career. She is the recipient of seven Encore Awards for acting and directing. She is lifetime member of the International Thespian Society and a member of the Indiana Thespian Educator Hall of Fame. She has received Ball State University’s Theatre Alumni Award and their Theatre Distinguished Alumni Award where she received her bachelor’s degree.
Kathleen loves working with young future performers and is looking forward to getting to know many more in the northern Indianapolis area. She recently directed MATILDA and INTO THE WOODS for JLMA and is looking forward to directing there in the future. She also continues to direct community theatre in Indianapolis, Fishers, and Carmel. She enjoys visiting NYC, flower gardening, and Halloween! She is engaged to her fiancé, Bob and loves her dog and cat.

Abby-Rose, B.M. - Theater Director, Voice, Beginner Piano
Abby Rose is a Vocalist, Actress and songwriter from Muncie, Indiana. She earned a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre from Anderson University and has been singing and performing ever since she can remember!
Abby Rose is extremely excited to teach voice and music lessons. She has studied a wide range of music styles from Musical Theatre, to Pop, to Opera and is excited to work with students and share her love of music.
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Recap of past productions, photos, and short video clips.