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WEEKLY CLASSES

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At Metropolitan Performing Arts we allow each student to realize and reach their creative potential.  Offering both technique and performance driven classes, students can choose to​ take an individual class or to take part in one of our intensive performance programs. 
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​All classes are taught by professional artists with experience and training in their field. Learn more about them HERE. 

For private vocal, piano or guitar lessons click HERE. 

COVID-19 Safety
Indoor Masks Strongly Advised But Not Required Starting April 11, 2022

With the updated requirements to Youth Programs at both the state and local levels, MPA will no longer require wearing masks indoors starting April 11, however with large classes, MPA, along with state officials, continues to strongly encourage universal masking.

Masking is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED because at MPA
● We sing while dancing and project our voices in drama.
● Some classes will be conducted with rooms that do not have full ventilation, full cast and staff (nearly 25 people), and at times, we will not be able to maintain social distancing.
● We bring together vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, as well as individuals who are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness.

Metropolitan Performing Arts is a community of respect and care
Students, staff and those at MPA may continue wearing masks indoors even after April 11, 2022. MPA will continue to ensure that PPE is available to staff and students; and effective air flow and ventilation are maintained in classrooms wherever possible.

MPA will continue to uphold and foster a culture of inclusion, respect, equity and care for every member as they make their own personal health decisions. Please honor and support individuals’ personal health decisions.

CLASS COMMUNICATION
For class communication we use a free app called BAND.
This is the place where important class-specific information, announcements, parent volunteer sign ups and upcoming events will be posted.
It's also where recordings, sheet music, choreography videos, performance dates, etc will be uploaded for at home rehearsal.
BAND also allows students and teachers to connect one on one. Students and/or parents can ask clarifying questions directly to their teachers and teachers will have everything posted in one place rather than having to look through several emails. 


Click HERE to access the general MPA BAND page.
​Performance classes will receive another link at registration for their specific class pages. 
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Fall  Term

10 weeks
​September 7 - November 13, 2021
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Winter Term

10 weeks
​January 3 - March 12, 2022
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Spring Term

8 weeks
​April 11 - June 6, 2022
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Summer Camps

1-3 weeks
​June 20 - August 12, 2022

Click HERE for a complete list of weekly classes

BROADWAY JR

AGES 6-12
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

Fall Play: "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" written by William Johnson
based on the books by J.M. Barrie
​Performances November 13, 20 at 11am & 14, 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
Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm - Metropolitan Performing Arts
​Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm - TBA

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


OFF BROADWAY

AGES 8-18
This fast-paced and fun performance class gives students the opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theater performance- singing, dancing and acting. Students will rotate through rehearsal focused classes in groups of same aged peers. 
Each group will learn at least one dance, one song and one scene, ending in final performances.
​Performances at the end of the session are always free for family and friends! We recommend beginning/intermediate students who want to perform musical theater but don't necessarily have the time to commit to the Musical Theater Program to enroll in this class. 

This class meets Monday evenings from 5:15pm-7:15pm

Fall Musical Showcase: "Beetlejuice"
Performances November 16, 17 & 18 at 6:00pm

Winter Musical Showcase: "Labyrinth"
Performances March 11 at 6:00pm and March 12, 13 at 1:00pm
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Spring Show Choir: "The Greatest Showman"
​Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm

MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM

AGES 8-18
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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 four (4) weekly classes. MTP students are required to take (3) core technique driven classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal) and the fourth class is optional and totally up to you! Along with weekly classes students are given a role in our main stage production (Fall & Winter Terms) or Travel Troupe (Spring Term) that meets up to 3 days a week for rehearsal. 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 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. Intermediate/Advanced students interested in musical theater are encouraged to enroll in this program. 

For weekly class schedule scroll down. 

MTP Rehearsals for Spongebob the Musical are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Additional days/times of the week for Soft Tech, Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals. 
​Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
​All dates are on the master calendar here

Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2,
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3

Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
​May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5. 

TEEN COMPANY

AGES 14-19
Teen Company is a 3-term acting class for highly committed students. Fall & Winter Terms meet once a week and are open to all interested in exploring the techniques needed towards becoming a professional actor.  Spring term is an audition based acting class and practical that ends in a 2-week run of a contemporary play.  This Company is actor forward with emphasis on the ACTING. Intermediate/Advanced students who want to challenge themselves and put in the work are encouraged to enroll in this class. 

This class meets Saturdays from 10am-12pm. 

Audition Submissions for Term 3 due March 11th
Callbacks for Term 3 on March 31st

Rehearsals Thursday and Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Additional days/times of the week for Cue2Cue, Tech and Dress Rehearsals. 

​Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
​All dates are on the master calendar here
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​Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
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VIEW THE WEEKLY MASTER CALENDAR HERE

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

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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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    • Season 12 >
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      • Doctor Doolittle
      • Travel Troupe
      • Heathers the Musical
      • The SpongeBob Musical
      • Frog and Toad:KIDS
      • You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
      • The Adventures of the Lost Boys: Princess Panic
    • Cabaret Gala
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