Our Mission
Lighthouse Youth Theatre (LYT) Knoxville exists to train and educate youth towards excellence in the theatrical arts by creating high-quality, family-friendly productions that inspire and enrich the lives of our students, families, and audiences, all for the glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We perform for an Audience of One.
Our Vision
To partner with homeschooling families in mentoring the next generation for bold living through Christ
To build a community of believers who grow and serve with their God-given artistic gifts
To glorify the Lord, not ourselves (Audience of One)
To encourage youth to discover & develop their artistic gifts
To witness the power, presence, provision, and peace of the Lord over our production efforts
To shelter and protect children’s hearts
Our Values
We are a Christ-centered organization.
We encourage a positive creative work environment for young artists.
We place priority on the highest professional standards in all areas of production.
We provide a constructive environment in which young people can build self-confidence, experience working as part of a team, and develop leadership skills.