Justin Harbaugh

Director of Performing Arts


Justin Harbaugh holds a doctorate in clarinet performance degree from the University of Kansas. He has directed and choreographed numerous productions at the Lawrence Arts Center and Kansas high schools. Justin has danced professionally onboard Holland America Cruise Line, with Music Theatre of Wichita, at the Sands Casino in Atlantic City, and at the Tanzsommer Festival in Austria. In addition to being on the dance and theatre faculty at the Arts Center, he is also a lecturer of dance at KU. Justin owns and operates a private clarinet studio, and has also taught clarinet as a faculty member at Emporia State University, University of Kansas and Missouri Western State University. Visit justinharbaugh.com for more details.

SYT Internship Program[26SU]
05/27/26 - 07/22/26, 12:30PM - 1:30PM | WE
Ages 15 to 21 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 25CPY6
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
SYT's Internship Program is open to high school and college students who want to explore a hands-on theatre work study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and will be required to attend weekly meetings over the course of eight weeks. We will be taking a total of twelve to fourteen participants this summer. All positions will be paid by stipend. Our goal is to provide specialized job training and real work experience to make students more competitive in the professional world. To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to Justin Harbaugh at justin@lawrenceartscenter.org by Saturday, May 2nd. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.
Once Upon a One More Time: Choreography Sketch Group[26SU]
06/15/26 - 06/18/26, 2:30PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 12 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26CPYSKE
Members $85 | Non-Members $85
Come be a part of the creation process! A sketch group helps directors and choreographers build their show, complete with staging, before they work with the actors. No audition necessary.
SYT Senior Musical: Once Upon a One More Time[26SU]
06/29/26 - 07/23/26, 4:00PM - 9:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 14 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | 26CPONE
Members $350 | Non-Members $350
Auditions April 26: Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child. Please note that students in this production will have an independent dinner break during rehearsal that is not overseen by LAC staff members. Rehearsals 4 weeks, June 29-July 23. M-Th | 4-9:30pm; F | 4-7pm Performances: July 24 | 7pm, July 25 | 2pm & 7pm

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