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 to take an individual class or to take part in one of our intensive performance 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.
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.
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.
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 Camps1-3 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
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
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
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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.
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
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
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
Performances June 2, 3, 4, 5 at 6:00pm
