HomeEducation OutreachHorizons Theater Workshops

Horizons Theater Workshops

At the Lyric, we understand that experiencing live performances alongside arts training can profoundly change a young person's life. Our in-school and after-school programs in dance, theatre, music, and creative writing are rooted in the belief that every individual has a unique and valuable story to tell. Through exciting and interactive exercises, writing prompts, student innovation and more, students acquire essential skills to present theatrical performances for their family and friends. Horizons offers training in theater, music, and creative writing for students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to nurture students' voices, imagination, and creative agency. These weekly workshops culminate in students performing their original works. Each workshop location showcases two performances: one in December and another production in the spring. We are thrilled to introduce these workshops at your site. While these sessions typically span several months, we are now exclusively providing one-day masterclasses for schools interested in our offerings. Our workshops will introduce our program and engage young people in theater and creative writing.

Lyric Education Teaching Artists

City Neighbors Charter School

Tarshai Peterson is a passionate teaching artist with over a decade of experience in arts education and youth development. She has worked as a certificated theater educator, teaching artist, and performing artist, serving young people ages 3–18 in schools, community organizations, and arts institutions. Her work includes developing engaging curricula that merge theater and mindfulness practices to help young people find their voices and embrace their creativity.

She is the Founder and CEO of The Treasure Box LLC, a Baltimore-based youth development and arts company dedicated to creating joyful experiences for children and families through arts performances, educational programming, and family-centered events.

As a theatrical performing artist, Tarshai is an ensemble member of WombWork Productions Theatre Company, using the stage as a tool for social change and healing. She is also a playwright specializing in Theatre for Young Audiences, dedicated to crafting stories that reflect the diverse experiences of young people. She believes in the power of theater to nurture young people’s well-being and ensure the arts remain a vibrant force for empowerment in communities.

Tarshai holds a BFA in Theatre from Bennett College and an MA in Educational Theatre from New York University. Her mission is to combine the arts, education, and wellness to help young people thrive—giving them tools to express themselves, celebrate their voices, and find joy in learning.

City Neighbors Charter School

Mae Philippe-Auguste is a Baltimore City based actor, singer, and educator. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2024, where she studied theatre and music. Her most recenttheatrical endeavor was her role as Luce/Courtesan/Abbess in Shakespeare Beyond’sproduction “It’s the Comedy of Errors, Hon!” Mae has also performed in other local plays as well as sung at various events and cabarets. In addition to her performing, she is also a dedicated teacher. This summer, she taught beginner actor courses at Bridges at BMS as well as Chesapeake Arts Center. She has also worked as a teaching artist for Baltimore Shakespeare Factory and directed a production of Seussical, Jr. at St. Augustine School.

Woodlawn Middle School, The Community School

Mitch Harris is an actor, writer, and educator based in Baltimore, Maryland. He's performed on dozens of stages, been published in multiple pages, and taught in classrooms all over the world. Mitch sees theatre as a means of building community, spreading awareness, and uplifting people. He believes that knowledge is power and wants to help each of his students be the most powerful they can be.