She was the first woman to establish and operate a drama school in New York City where she taught students who later became prominent actors and actresses.

[1] One of her teaching techniques was to tell stories like Don Quixote and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to her classes of students, artists, and businessmen.

At the same time, Feagin presented weekly lectures on the dramatic arts at the Plaza Hotel beginning in October 1921.

[7] Her studio "teas" were frequented by the Broadway and radio stars of the era – including Ina Claire, Elizabeth Patterson, and Helen Hayes.

Lily May Caldwell of The Birmingham News wrote, "The lady helped make the team, "Alabama and Broadway", as much an American institution as grits and gravy and ham and eggs and turkey and cranberries".

[6] Feagin was offered the opportunity to be part of a program at Central Park to celebrate William Shakespeare's 368th birthday which The Birmingham News said was a "significant honor".

[7] The New York Evening Telegram wrote that "Miss Lucy Feagin might be called a specialist in the high art of self-expression".

[1] The Troy Messenger said, "The League found a number of studios originated by women, it is true; but Lucy Feagin's organization differed from them in completeness of curriculum, size of faculty and enrollment and character of equipment.