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Classes Schedule

MPA is proud to offer the following classes during our Spring 2019 Semester
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ACTING CLASSES
Acting Fundamentals: Broadway Beginners (Ages 5-7)
Wednesdays 4:00pm-4:45pm
Gain confidence by learning the fundamentals of acting! This class will use  theater games and imagination play to explore basic acting techniques. 
Teacher: TBA
Class Dates:
April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5t and June 12th
Showcase Performance: June 13th 


Acting Fundamentals: Scene Study (Ages 8-12)
Wednesdays - 5:00pm-5:55pm 
Students will dive into strong character development with the aid of scenes, Improv and class exercises. This class will end with a scene performance the last week of the semester. This class is best for actors who have taken an acting class before. 
Teacher: Jeffrey Puukka
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5t and June 12th
Showcase Performance: June 13th 
 

Acting Fundamentals: Speech and Text 3 (Ages 12-18)
Wednesdays - 6:00pm-6:55pm
Integrating voice, body, text and acting technique students will explore a dynamic use of pitch, intonation, rhythm, rate, volume, pause and intensity to create a voice that is exciting and expressive. Students interested in auditioning for summer in the park shows are highly encouraged to take this class! 
Teacher: Jeffrey Puukka
Class Dates:
April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5t and June 12th
Showcase Performance: June 13th 


Acting 3 for Teens (BY AUDITION ONLY) 
Saturdays - 10:00am-12:30pm
This is the third part of a 3-part acting class for highly committed teens. Acting 1 and Acting 2 are open to all teens interested in exploring the tools needed to become a professional actor. Acting 3 is an audition only performance class. Students interested in being part of this performance class are highly encouraged to take Acting 1 and Acting 2, as they lay the foundation and technique required for the performance. Students should know that this acting class series is actor forward with emphasis on the actors ACTING. 
Teacher: Jeffrey Puukka

Class/Rehearsal Dates: April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, June 1st, June 8th and June 15th
Performances: June 15th and 16th 
Auditions: March 19th, 2019

Acting Fundamentals: Broadway Jr (Ages 6-12)
Tuesdays - 4:00pm-5:30pm 
This fast-paced and fun performance class let’s kids experience the ins and outs of acting in a play or musical. Every week students will spend time exploring an acting technique. Students will also audition, be cast and rehearse a 30 minute musical "Journey of the Noble Gnarbles". The class will conclude with final performances at The Vancouver Community Library on May 31st and June 1st. 
Additional one time $50 show fee for costumes and show materials. For information about the Broadway Jr Program, click here
Teachers: William Johnson  and Kristin Heller
Class Dates: 
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th and June 11th 
Performance Dates: May 31st and June 1st


Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Star Wars" 
Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm
Off Broadway gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers.  Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from MPA's original "Star Wars" musical and conclude the semester with a final performance on June 14th. 
Teachers: William Johnson, Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson
Class Dates: 
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th,
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 14th

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For information about The Musical Theater Program, click here
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MUSIC CLASSES
MUSIC LEVELS
Level 1- Beginning
Level 1/2- Beginning Intermediate
Level 2- Intermediate
Level 2/3- Advanced Intermediate
Level 3- Advanced

Music Fundamentals Level 1/2 (Ages 8-18)
Wednesdays - 4:00pm-4:55pm

This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundational tools for beautiful vocalization by solo and duet singing in class. Students will continue to grow diction, resonance, ear training, pitch, melody and confidence.
Teacher: Kristin Heller
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Showcase Performance: Thursday, June 13th

Music Fundamentals Level 2 (Ages 8-18)
Wednesdays: - 5:00pm-5:55pm

This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of vocal technique. Students will dive deeper into the foundational tools for beautiful vocalization by solo and duet singing in class. Students will continue to grow diction, resonance, ear training, pitch, melody and confidence.
Teacher: Kristin Heller
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Showcase Performance: Thursday, June 13th


Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Star Wars" 
Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm
Off Broadway gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers.  Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from MPA's original "Star Wars" musical and conclude the semester with a final performance on June 14th. 
Teachers: William Johnson, Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson
Class Dates: 
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th,
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 14th
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For information about private piano and vocal lessons, click here
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DANCE CLASSES
Dance Classes may have additional costs for proper class attire and dance shoes

DANCE LEVELS
Level 1- Beginning
Level 1/2- Beginning Intermediate
Level 2- Intermediate
Level 2/3- Advanced Intermediate
Level 3- Advanced

Musical Theater Choreography (Ages 6-12)
Tuesdays - 4:00pm-4:55pm

Teacher: TBA
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Class Showcase: Thursday, June 13th


​Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Star Wars" 
Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm
Off Broadway gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers.  Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from MPA's original "Star Wars" musical and conclude the semester with a final performance on June 14th. 

Teachers: William Johnson, Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson
Class Dates: April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th,
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 14th

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JAZZ
Students will learn the fundamentals of Jazz technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Classes include proper warm ups, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, combinations and choreography. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Jazz 1/2 (Ages 6-18)
*No Previous Experience Necessary* Those enrolled in Jazz 1/2 last semester should enroll in Jazz 1/2 again.
Wednesdays: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Teacher: Kemba Shannon
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Showcase Performance: June 13th 

Jazz 2/3 (Ages 10-18)
*Prerequisite: Jazz 2 w/ Kemba or 2+ years experience at another studio)*
Those enrolled in Jazz 2/3 last semester should enroll in Jazz 2/3 again.
Wednesdays: 7:15pm-8:30pm

Teacher: Kemba Shannon
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Showcase Performance: June 13th

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TAP
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Tap 1 (Ages 6-12)
*No previous experience necessary*
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:25pm
Teacher: Morgan Mollahan
Class Dates: April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th and June 11th
Showcase: Friday, June 14th


Tap 1/2 (Ages 10-18)
*Prerequisite: Jazz 1 or Teacher Recommendation
Wednesdays: 5:00pm-5:55pm
Teacher: TBA
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th and June 12th
Showcase Performance: Thursday, June 13th

Tap 2/3 (Ages 10-18)
*Prerequisite: Jazz 2 or Teacher Recommendation

Wednesdays: 7:45pm-8:40pm
Teacher: Randy Davis
Class Dates: 
April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th and June 12th
Showcase Performance: Thursday, June 13th
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OTHER CLASSES
Costume & Makeup Design (Ages 8-18)
Wednesdays - 5:00pm-5:55pm

Teacher: Katie Cole
Class Dates: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th (tech week), June 12th
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 14th 


Musical Theater Fundamentals: Off Broadway (Ages 7-18) "Star Wars" 

Tuesdays - 5:45pm-7:45pm
Off Broadway gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through these classes in groups of same aged peers.  Each group will learn one dance, one song and one scene from MPA's original "Star Wars" musical and conclude the semester with a final performance on June 14th. 
Teachers: William Johnson, Kristin Heller and Willow Swanson
Class Dates: 
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th,
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 14th
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Acting Fundamentals: Broadway Jr (Ages 6-12)
Tuesdays - 4:00pm-5:30pm 
This fast-paced and fun performance class let’s kids experience the ins and outs of acting in a play or musical. Every week students will spend time exploring an acting technique. Students will also audition, be cast and rehearse a 30 minute musical "Journey of the Noble Gnarbles". The class will conclude with final performances at The Vancouver Community Library on May 31st and June 1st. 
Additional one time $50 show fee for costumes and show materials. For information about the Broadway Jr Program,
click here
Teachers: William Johnson  and Kristin Heller
Class Dates: 
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th and June 11th 
Performance Dates: May 31st and June 1st


Musical Theater Program (Ages 8-18) "Honk! Jr" 
MTP provides the opportunity for young professionals to become accomplished musical theater performers. The program’s focus is to train ‘Triple Threats’- talented individuals who can sing, dance and act with equal accomplishment. Tuition in this program includes up to three (3) core classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal), along with a role in our Academy main stage production. The development of performance skills is a vital part of being a Triple Threat. With the opportunity to be on stage, students will grow into a polished stage performer. This program requires a hefty time commitment for classes and rehearsals. We hold our students enrolled in MTP to the highest of professionalism in order for them to survive this highly competitive field in the future. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs and may waive their group vocal class if also enrolled in private vocal lessons. Students may also enroll in additional classes (outside of included core classes) for a reduced monthly fee of $15-$25/month per class. For more information about the Musical Theater Program click here 

What People are Saying About MPA

"Metro has been life changing for my kids. The friendships, skills and confidence it has given them cannot be beat!" - Marci Caputo

"My daughter has been taking classes and performing with Metro for about a year and nothing makes her happier than being a part of this group. She has gained confidence and skills and has enjoyed every minute. She feels welcome and supported and encouraged by the warm and caring and talented staff. Metro is her "happy place." -Alia Woolfe Walsh

"My son has been with MPA  since he was in 3rd grade. He came to me one day and said, "Mom, I want to be on stage." It is so amazing that there is a place like Metropolitan Performing Arts in our community to provide access to the arts for kids of all ages. Not just access, but QUALITY, authentic theater training, and classes. You've brought the passion out for my son. Thank you!​" - Gail Moore
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"Great program for kids. My daughters have learned so much about being in a show. From auditioning to take down a set and everything in between. Great teachers and great environment!" -Cristina Kennington

"My kids have been taking lessons and performing with this group for years. While always mostly happy with things in the past, after recent changes to staff and programming, we are super happy. Amazing tap and jazz teachers and some really fun acting teachers. My kids have learned so much at MPA."-Kristie Gebhard

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    • Re-Imagined Radio Project
    • Free Theater in the Park
  • Academy
    • Classes
    • Camps | Workshops
    • Private Lessons
    • Adult Classes | Workshops
    • Instructors
    • Policies | Registration
    • Financial Assistance
  • Audition
  • Outreach
  • Support Us
    • Donate | Sponsor
    • Our Sponsors
    • Angel Fund
    • Volunteer
  • Upcoming Shows | Events
    • Lonesome Gal: Affairs of the Heart
    • Peter Pan & Annabelle
    • Spamalot Y@P
    • Garage Sale
    • A Night of Magic
    • Cabaret Gala
    • Give More 24
    • Dance-A-Thon
    • VIP Veterans Reception & Parade
    • Past Playbills