Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Professor. Scholar. Playwright. Director. Administrator.

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce is a faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Dance as well as Associate Dean of Fine Arts Education in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas. Aside from her teaching and administrating, Professor Schroeder-Arce is a scholar, playwright, and director.

Lyric & the Keys

Book By Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
Music and Lyrics by Jenn Hartmann Luck

Lyric, a second-grader experiencing reading difficulties, finds an unexpected teacher in Mr. Hartley, the school janitor. Through the help of his made-from-junk robots, Mr. Hartley mentors Lyric, fostering her confidence and equipping her with the tools needed to overcome her reading challenges.

With catchy melodies and a folk guitar score, Lyric & the Keys is a new musical celebrating what it means for young people to believe in themselves enough to do anything – even learn to read. The key has always been inside!

September 28 – October 13, 2024

Commissioned by and World Premiere presented at Magik Theatre, San Antonio.

Read about the world premiere here!

Photos by Lynn Lane.

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