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

Fall  Term

September - December

Winter Term

January - March

Spring Term

April - June

Summer  Term

July - August

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.
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. 

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. 

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 three (3) core technique driven classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal),
along with a role in our main stage production (Fall & Winter Terms) or Travel Troupe (Spring Term).
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. 

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 up to three (3) 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. 

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.