This fast-paced and fun performance class is both a class and rehearsal all in one!
​Beginning actors can experience the ins and outs of acting, rehearsing for and performing a play or musical.
Time is spent each week exploring acting techniques as well as rehearsing.
​Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends!
​We recommend first time students who want to perform on stage to enroll in this program. 

This class meets Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm. 
Instructors: Erik Montague, William Johnson and Shannon Jung

Fall Play: "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" written by William Johnson
based on the books by J.M. Barrie
Directed by Erik Montague
​Performances November 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 1:00pm

Winter Musical: "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS" book and lyrics by Willie Reale, music by Robert Reale
based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Directed by Erik Montague. Choreographed by Shannon Jung. 
Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm - Metropolitan Performing Arts
​Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm - TBA

Spring Play: "Doctor Doolittle and the Unfriendly Beast" written by William Johnson
based on the books by Hugh Lofting
Directed by Erik Montague
Performances Saturday June 4 at 1:00pm
Performances Sunday June 5 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm

2-Week Summer Broadway Jr Intensive

June 20th-July 1st | Monday- Friday | 9am-3pm | Ages 6-12
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​This musical theater intensive is designed for beginning and intermediate performers! Spend two weeks immersing yourself into music, dance, and acting rehearsals. Camp ends with 3 fully staged performances on July 1st and 2nd! Daily activities include theater games, rehearsals, and opportunities to learn/help with set design, painting, props, lighting, costuming and more! 

The two siblings return to visit the magic tree house on a dreary, rainy day. They find a book where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing, so they wish to travel to this tropical place. They realize that they are in the eighteenth-century Caribbean, the time of pirates! The siblings meet Captain Bones, a mean old pirate who captures the two and forces them to help him find buried treasure. It's up to Jack and Annie to find their way back to the tree house and make their way home. 

​Enrollment opens soon!

What People are Saying About MPA

"I am so impressed with Metropolitan Performing Arts! We have had such a great experience in working with them each year. Barbara Richardson has been so helpful in making sure that our daughter was getting the best of care. I also really appreciate the high quality level of costumes and props and imagination that are put into the Harry Potter LARP camps and also the performances we've seen during the years. The acting examples of the teachers and of the older students speaks well of the quality of teaching that my daughter is getting. I feel very fortunate that we have found this academy. And best of all our daughter just loves coming! We wouldn't miss it! In a day and age when money is tight, we feel it is money well spent." - Emily Ihasz

"Metropolitan Performing Arts is a wonderful performing arts school for children. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and kind. Their classes, events, and camps engage young people." - Kristin Nordberg

​"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

"We found Metropolitan Performing Arts by chance when I was looking for summer activities for my daughter. She loved it and now two years later being a part of the Metro Family has been such an amazing experience for us all. She has learned so much about singing, acting & dance. The productions are phenomenal, the instructors are passionate & make classes so fun for the kids. The friendships she has made and the confidence she has gained from taking part in shows & classes in these two years are priceless. Highly recommend for anyone with kids looking to find their niche in the performing arts!" - Joanna Connelly

"Life changing experience for my daughter! There has been a dramatic improvement in her grades at school and her drive to succeed in other areas of life since joining."- Melissa Galland

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