MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Bastrop Opera House Academy Instructors

Cynthia Symphony Smith

Vocal Instructor

Symphony, co-founder and past host of the ever popular “Lyrically Speaking Mixed Mic” of Southern California, is an educator, stage director, writer, actress, poet, vocal and acting instructor, certified John Maxwell International Speaker, personal speaking coach, and spoken word artist. Her ardent desire is simply to infuse others with the skills and confidence to achieve their highest level of personal success.

Jerrica Steger

Beginner Youth Theatre Instructor

Jerrica’s love for theater started at a very young age. She has developed her skills through training and personal hands-on experience from age eleven to the present day. Traveling across the great slopes of Colorado, Jerrica went on tour bringing theater and workshops to schools that didn’t have a theater program. She also taught theater classes at a residential treatment center for at-risk youth. She earned her Performing Arts degree at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, California. Jerrica also trained under former actor Keith Jefferson (The Hateful 8, Django Unchained.) She has since worked as a stage manager, choreographer, and assistant director for several productions. You may have seen her on the BOH stage in Oz! The Musical, Freaky Friday, The Addams Family and more. Jerrica is looking forward to joining the Academy Directing Team to Uplift, Inspire, and Encourage the youth in this program.

Dustin Bartee

Intermediate and Advance Youth Theatre Instructor

Dustin fell in love with the performing arts near the end of High School, and those experiences have continued to grow through the years. In college, he traveled the country with a select Improv group, performing at conferences, camps, and churches. For 4 years, Dustin directed a youth skit troupe which toured all over Texas, as well as a fundraising production of “12 Angry Men” in the round. From Shakespeare to solo shows, and everything else in between it seems, his recent delight has become musical theatre. In fact, you may even catch him and his family in a show at the Opera House sometime very soon. Dustin is thrilled to be working with the team at the Youth Performing Arts Academy, growing the joy of theatre to all ages.

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"The shows are always fun and the audience is warm and friendly. Great experience every time we come. The Country Music show was well done and so much fun having an audience interactive portion."

"The most historical beautiful building. Great performances and performers. Hospitable and warm welcoming staff. It’s a walk back in time. Would like to see more dinner theater events! And wine offered. The Cemetery Club was fantastic, hope it is an annual event!"

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"We loved the vintage atmosphere of this historic building, and appreciate the quality plays they present there! Can't wait to see "NEWSIES" by Disney, in a couple weeks!!!"

"It’s a local treasure with excellent productions, great talent and reasonable prices."

"What a beautiful building with quality performances. Plenty of restaurants close by makes it a perfect place for date night."

"Great talent and creativity displayed in writing, producing, directing, and, of course, acting! We plan to be there Nun too soon."

"The Bastrop Opera House did an amazing job putting on the The Tribute Walk The Line. I hope they plan on putting more events on like that one. Great job!"

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"What an awesome job on the renovations! Great venue for any performance!"

"This is a grand old building that is alive with a great variety of entertainment that will please everyone. It is a crown jewel of Bastrop."

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