• CSTA Youth Theatre Academy Nashville

    Center Street Theatre Academy

    Empowering Youth through the Magic of Theatre.

The Stage is Set — All That’s Missing Is Your Star

In this part of Nashville, it can feel like theatre education is hard to find — especially without a long commute. We believe no child should miss out on the confidence, creativity, and joy that theatre brings. That’s why the Center Street Theatre Academy exists — to offer professional, enriching performance opportunities right here in your own community.

Whether your child is just stepping onstage for the first time or already dreaming of Broadway, they’ll be met with excellence, encouragement, and a place to shine.

Bringing the Arts Closer to Home

A lack of access to arts education means limited options for families with natural performers! We think that’s just plain wrong.

Thriving communities value the arts — and we’re building that right here, starting with our kids.

A Place to Grow in Confidence, Performance & Joy

Your child will feel seen, celebrated, and stretched — all while bringing joy to audiences and pride to their community. Through high-quality theatre classes, camps, and workshops, students will:

Build Confidence

Through practice, stage time, and mentorship

Grow in Performance Skills

With training in acting, voice, and movement

Experience the Joy

Of storytelling and collaboration, both on and off stage

Meet Our Artistic Team

  • Mrs. Mallory Mundy

    CSTA Theatre Camp Director

    Mallory Mundy is a local theatre professional who has worked as both an actor/performer and theatre educator for almost 20 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre from Belmont University, and has performed in various parts of the country, as well as internationally. She has been seen in national television shows and commercials, as well as local stages such as Nashville Children’s Theatre, Studio Tenn, Nashville Repertory Theatre, Street Theatre, Music City Theatre Collective, and Chaffin’s Barn. As an educator, she has worked with local companies such as Nashville Children’s Theatre, Street Theatre, Acting Up, Franklin Road Academy, The Arts at Center Street, and Center Street Dance Company, among others.

    Mrs. Mundy believes that theatre should be fun, explorative, and open to everyone of every background and ability. She believes theatre education provides a safe space for young people to find confidence and freedom in their individuality, and she delights in guiding them in that journey.

  • Ms. Alison Jobe

    CSTA Theatre Camp Director’s Assistant

    Alison Jobe has a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production from Lipscomb University with an emphasis in Directing. She has a background in musical theatre, classical choral music, and opera. When not teaching with CSTA, Alison teaches voice lessons at Center Street Music Academy, leads worship at her local church and teaches performing arts and music classes to elementary students at the Academy for GOD.

    Ms. Jobe is passionate about helping young performers grow in their stage presence, improve their technical skills, and learn to work as a unified ensemble to bring stories to life on stage. Her current favorite musicals are Hadestown and Newsies!

  • Ms. Sara Davis

    CSTA Theatre Camp Administrator

    Sara Davis is the Chief Administrative Officer for The Arts at Center Street, and the primary administrator for Center Street programs: Center Street Dance Academy, Center Street Music Academy and Center Street Theatre Academy. Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Cinema and Media Art. She had an immersive arts education growing up in Northern California, learning a range of instruments from violin, flute and piano to the cello, participating in chamber ensembles and youth orchestra, and studying ballet and eventually film production.

    Since moving to Nashville, Sara has been honored to work with Gregg Garner, the founder of The Arts at Center Street, as he wrote and directed more than a dozen original works performed at The Arts at Center Street and by the Center Street Theatre Co.

    Sara is passionate to see quality arts education made available to youth. She looks forward to all that is to come at The Arts at Center Street!

Upcoming Theatre Programs

CSTA Summer Theatre Camp guided by industry professional Mallory Mundy -  July 7-11, 2025

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Getting Started Is Easy

  1. Explore our Programs — Browse our classes, workshops, & camps.

  2. Register Online — Secure your child’s spot quickly and easily

  3. Questions? We’re happy to help!

What Parents Are Saying…

Ty M. on his daughter’s experience in the Fall of 2024 afterschool Drama Club:

“Our daughter LOVED her experience. It was a great value, and convenient!”

Alison S. on her daughter’s experience in Dance for Musical Theatre, 2024/25:

“I've appreciated how this class has taught expression, emotion, and group AND individual stage presence, in particular!”