What is LCM Performing Arts?
LCM Performing Arts is a community theater/instruction studio based in Bowling Green, KY. Lydia Cantrell-Montalvo (founder/director), started the company in July 2025 after completing her masters studies in May 2025. A Bowling Green native, Lydia has been heavily involved in the arts her whole life, and has always been on stage. "I have always loved performing and creating music. It's a universal language, something that brings people together." Originally a voice teacher, Lydia started teaching voice in 2022, but knew that there was more she could do for the community. "I knew I loved teaching voice, but I also loved theater and missed being on stage. After talking with friends and members of the community, I realized that there was more I could do than just teach voice." So she decided to turn her voice studio into a theater company. The goal? To create a safe space based on fairness and opportunity. "It's not about money or fame, it's about making theater enjoyable and safe."