Enrollment opens August 1st!
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 programs.
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.
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.
Fall Term10 weeks
September 7 - November 13, 2021 |
Winter Term10 weeks
January 3 - March 12, 2022 |
Spring Term8 weeks
April 11 - June 6, 2022 |
Summer 20211-3 weeks
June 20 - August 12, 2022 |
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
Spring Show Choir: "The Greatest Showman"
Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm
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
Spring Show Choir: "The Greatest Showman"
Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm
MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM
AGES 8-18
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 are Friday, 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
Fall Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
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 are Friday, 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
Fall Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
MUSICAL THEATER TECH PROGRAM (MTTP)
AGES 10-18
MTTP provides the opportunity for young professionals to explore all areas of theater design, production and crew. Tuition in this program includes the tech class on Monday evenings and up to two (2) additional technique driven classes along with an assigned assistant designer role (Assistant Stage Manger, Assistant Lighting Designer, Assistant Set Designer, Assistant Sound Designer, Assistant Costume Designer, Assistant Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer or Assistant Set Dresser) for main stage productions (Fall & Winter Terms) or a lead designer role for the Teen Company (Spring Term). This program requires a hefty time commitment for classes and rehearsals. We hold students enrolled in MTTP 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 tech are encouraged to enroll in this program.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Fall Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
Spring Travel Troupe TBD Performance Dates
May 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30. June 4, 5.
For weekly class schedule scroll down.
Do not enroll if you are unavailable during any soft tech, tech, dress or performance dates.
All dates are on the master calendar here
Fall Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Possible School Day Performances in morning/afternoon - December 7, 8, 14, 15
Winter Show Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30pm – March 25, 26. April 1, 2, 8, 9
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm – March 27. April 2, 3, 9, 10
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 Thursday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
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
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
This class meets Thursday evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
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
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
WEEKLY CLASSES
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 an individual weekly class or take part in one of our intensive programs.
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.
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.
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IMPROV
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MusicmUSIC 1
MUSIC 2
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makeup design: fantasy
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PerformanceSOLO PERFORMANCE: fROM PAGE TO STAGE/SCREEN
Instructor: Laura Anne Harris Ages: 10-18 When: Wednesday | 5:15pm-7:15pm Write your own solo show! Exploring storytelling and character-building techniques throughout this class, students will create solo performances for stage and/or digital platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, or Facebook Live. Students will write a 5-7 minute solo piece and share it with a fun in-person or digital show and tell. Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) September 8, 15, 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10. Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9. BROADWAY JR
Instructors: Erik Montague, William Johnson, Shannon Jung Ages: 6-12 When: Saturday | 9am-12pm 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 Do not enroll if you will be absent for any performance date Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) "The Adventures of the Lost Boys" a play September 11, 18, 25. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. November 6, 13. Performances November 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 1:00pm Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS" the musical January 8, 15, 22, 29. February 5, 12, 19. March 5, 12. Performances March 12 & 13 at 1:00pm Performances March 19 & 10 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm Term 3/Spring (8 weeks) "Doctor Dolittle and the Unfriendly Beast" a play April 16, 23, 30. May 7, 14, 21, 28. June 4. Performances Saturday June 4 at 1:00pm Performances Sunday June 5 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm OFF BROADWAY
Instructors: Kris Heller and Willow Swanson Ages: 8-18 When: Monday | 5:15pm-7:15pm 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. Do not enroll if you will be absent for any performance date. Term 1/Fall (10 weeks) "Beetlejuice" September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1, 8. Performances November 16, 17 & 18 at 6:00pm Term 2/Winter (10 weeks) "Labyrinth" January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. February 7, 19, 21, 28. March 7. February 14th class will be moved to Saturday morning February 19th due to the closing show of Heathers Performances March 11 at 6:00pm and March 12, 13 at 1:00pm Term 3/Spring (8 weeks) "The Greatest Showman" April 11. 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. June 6. No class May 30th for Memorial Day Performances June 7, 8, 9 at 6:00pm |
Tap 1
Instructor: Shannon Jung Ages: 6-14 When: Monday | 3:45pm-4:45pm A beginning tap class 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 techniques and producing clear tap sounds. No experience necessary. tap 2
tap 3
BALLET 1
HIP HOP 1
MUSICAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHY 1
DANCE N' STUFF
JAZZ 1
Instructor: Kemba Shannon Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique such as isolation's of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Classes include proper warm ups, stretches, isolation's, across-the-floor progressions, combinations and choreography. No previous experience necessary. JAZZ 2
JAZZ 3
SpecialtydIRECTING 1
DIRECTING 2
ACRO 1
STAGE COMBAT 1
STAGE COMBAT 2
STAGE COMBAT 3
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