It all started with one idea.
Raising awareness, raising money, and raising the bar for youth theatre.
There are certainly many performing arts programs to choose from in the Tulsa area. Why is Courtyard different? We are absolutely interested in developing our student's talents, as well as creating excellent productions our students are proud to perform. But, we also recognize a need to encourage students to look beyond themselves, to see the needs around them; raising awareness, raising money, and raising the bar for youth theatre.
Who are we?
We are a non-profit production group passionate about children's theater. Our purpose is to teach kids responsibility, respect, and teamwork through the arts.
What do we do?
We partner with families to build their child's self-worth for the purpose of pouring love into the world around them. Currently, we accomplish this through separate spring and fall productions. We also have other performance opportunities through the year, like our annual talent showcase, and other small-scale community service performances.
How can we impact our world?
We believe theater is a perfect venue to learn empathy, grow in self-discovery, and show God-given talent and love to the world around us. As a non-profit, we also partner with others who share in our desire to make a difference.
Past Performances
Into the Woods Jr.
Fiddler on the Roof Jr. 2014
Peter Pan Jr. 2015
Seussical Jr. 2016
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2016
The Lion King Jr.2016
Into the Woods (full version) 2017
Oklahoma Jr. 2018
In the Heights 2018
PayDay 2019
Annie Jr. 2019
Mary Poppins Jr. 2019
Bright Star 2020
Curtains 2021
Singing In The Rain 2021
The Man in the Moon 2022
Newsies 2022
Oliver Jr. 2022
The Music Man 2023
Coming in 2023/24 - Cinderella
Coming in 2023/24 - Anastasia
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An idea to share a passion for the arts grew into something bigger! What could be more fun for a theater lover and performer then performing a Broadway musical? How about performing a Broadway musical, while raising money for a cause bigger than yourself? That's exactly what Courtyard is all about!
Leadership Team
Education
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
Vocal Performance, 1999
CONTACT
Caroline@CourtyardTheatre.org
Founding director - CAROLINE FRAME
Caroline Frame, the Director of Courtyard Theatre Productions, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has lived in the surrounding areas the majority of her life. She graduated from Stroud High School. It was there that she was first introduced and fell in love the stage. She later went on to ORU, where she met her husband Justin and graduated with a degree in music. She began Courtyard Theatre Productions in 2009 after noticing a lack of theatre performance options for homeschooling families. Her passion for seeing kids grow, stretch, and shine on stage is evident in the contagious enthusiasm she brings to each production. Her background on the stage, in music, and dance provides well rounded educational experience to Courtyard participants. Courtyard has since grown to serve homeschool, private, public school students and families. She loves sharing her passion for theatre and the arts with children and adults. Currently, she resides in Tulsa with her husband and five children.
What inspires her:
• The spark in the eyes of a kid on stage for the first time.• Seeing kid's with special needs discover their "voice"• Seeing an audience fully vested in a performance
Favorite Theatre Productions:
• Hamilton • Lion King
Education
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
BA Commercial Art, 1998
CONTACT
libbycourtyard@companyrose.com
assistant director - LIBBY ROSE
Libby Rose is the Assistant Director of Courtyard Theatre. Mrs. Rose joined Courtyard's leadership team in 2012. Her past shows with the company include Getting to Know Oklahoma!, Into the Woods, The Lion King Jr., The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Seussical Jr., and Peter Pan Jr. She recently launched Courtyard Theatre's School of the Arts with the goal to bring additional education opportunities to the Courtyard performers and tech students in dance, acting, vocal, design, and more. She loves all things Broadway and delights in swing dance, jazz hands, and classic Broadway choreography. She is married to Chris Rose, a Production Designer and Art Director and the owner of Abstractico Studios. Libby and Chris reside in Tulsa, OK with their six musical theatre-loving children. Being around showbiz, she and her family occasionally have the opportunity to act in commercials and films shot in Oklahoma. Her passion for musical theatre and dance bring creativity and excellence to every production
What inspires her:
• Happy Endings • Zinnias • Twinkle Lights • Firepits • Pandora• Travel to Cities, Coasts, and Europe
Favorite Theatre Productions:
• Come From Away• Bandstand• Les Miserables
Education
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
BA in Psychology, minor in Social Welfare
CONTACT
melodiejones7@hotmail.com
choreographer - MELODIE JONES
Melodie Jones is the choreographer for Courtyard Theatre. Mrs. Jones joined Courtyard Theatre in 2015. Her instruction is primarily in classical ballet, starting in 1991 at Academie de Ballet, Chesapeake, VA. She also trained at Virginia Ballet Theatre. At the age of fifteen, Mrs. Jones joined Virginia Ballet Theatre’s Company. She also danced under Elbert Watson, formerly of Alvin Alley and Laurie Worill-Biggs at Belhaven University, and she spent several summers at Ballet Magnificat’s intensive summer workshops. Mrs. Jones loves using her extensive dance experience to bring life to the stage through dance, and she finds great joy seeing each of the actors learn and grow in confidence as they learn new dance steps. In addition, she also teaches with Courtyard Theatre’s School of the Arts program.
What inspires her:
• Seeing kids excel in confidence as they learn new things and stretch outside their comfort zone • My nieces & nephews • Jesus• Dr. Pepper
Favorite Theatre Productions:
•Les Miserables•Carousel•Lion King• Newsies