Hi, I’m Terry LeCompte—performer, director, educator, speaker, and your joyful drama lady. I spent 20 years living and working in New York City, developing my craft and sharing it on stages, in studios, and in classrooms across the country.
Eventually, my journey led me to Ocala, Florida, where I was invited to revive a fading education program at Ocala Civic Theatre. Over five years—including through the pandemic—I helped build a thriving arts education hub that reconnected families, teachers, and young artists to the transformative power of theatre.
In 2023, I founded Community Stages, offering expert theatre arts training to all ages in North Central Florida. And now, Joyful Drama is the next chapter—a creative home for the work I’ve been doing all along. It’s where I share tools, training, and joyful experiences that spark confidence, communication, and connection—whether you’re in a classroom, a boardroom, a community park, or a kitchen.
Based in Ocala, Florida. Proud founder of Community Stages. Champion for joyful drama everywhere.
Where Theatre Meets Life
Be grounded.
Be bold.
Be kind.
Let’s transform our spaces together.
Speaker
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Trainer
Performer. Educator. Admin. All the hats, one page.
I Engage and Ignite
My expertise—amplified with humor and a penchant for not taking myself too seriously—brings playful purpose to professional spaces. I turn keynotes, panels, and trainings into interactive experiences that leave people energized and inspired. Whether I’m speaking to educators, entrepreneurs, or creatives, I help audiences tap into clarity, confidence, and joy.
Educator&
Coach
Performer. Educator. Admin. All the hats, one page.
I Encourage and Inspire
With me, learners of all ages grow their voices, deepen their expression, and lead with empathy and presence—through singing, acting, and speaking. Whether I’m teaching in a classroom or rehearsal space, or coaching someone on a professional path, I teach real-world skills that build confident communicators, creative thinkers, and compassionate leaders—on any stage of life.
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Performer&
Director
Performer. Educator. Admin. All the hats, one page.
I Connect and Transport
As a consummate professional—from the first table read to the final bows—I bring stories to life with heart, humor, and a little magic. Whether I’m directing a cast, performing onstage, singing with a band, or collaborating in an ensemble, I believe theatre and music have the power to shift perspective, stir emotion, and spark real change—in ourselves and in others.
Your Creative Drama Lady's Signature Stories
Here's a glimpse at the joyful work I build - with brilliant collaborators, kazoos, courageous learners, and a little bit of glitter. These stories span programs, performances, and playful projects, illustrating that theatre belongs everywhere - and that joy changes everything. (And I can prove it, too.)
Impromptu &
Unprompted
(mostly)
Real words from joyful work—proof that play plants deep roots.
Terry LeCompte and her theatre classes have been such a blessing to my daughters. They have grown and flourished in the areas of self-confidence, communication, teamwork, creativity, and work ethic because of what they have learned in these classes.
Elizabeth DeClerk, Florida