What is the Musical Theater Program (MTP)?

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 classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal), along with a role in our Academy main stage production. 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 our 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 and may waive their vocal class if also enrolled in private vocal lessons. Students may also enroll in additional classes (outside of included core classes) for a reduced monthly fee of $15-$25/month per class.

Parents: Each child enrolled in MTP is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $75.00 or comparable program ad sales are required. There are two mandatory parent meetings (first week of rehearsal and the week before tech week). 

2020 Winter Semester

Enrollment in MTP this semester includes a role in  "Sleeping Beauty" OR "Into the Woods" Students will receive 36-54 hours of classroom technique training, 150+ hours in rehearsal training and participation in main stage performances. Students enrolled in MTP audition for both shows and are cast in the production that gives them the best opporunity to learn and grow. Sleeping Beauty is geared for intermediate students. Into the Woods is geared for advanced students.

Sleeping Beauty Kids will perform one weekend at the MPA Theater
Into the Woods will perform two weekends at the MPA Theater and one weekend at the Brunish Theater
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Parents: Each child enrolled is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $150.00 is required.

Auditions
Live auditions are Thursday, January 9th between 5-8pm. Email exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts to schedule a time slot. Students need to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue and a 1 minute cut of a musical theater song. Monologues and songs MUST BE MEMORIZED. Please wear proper audition clothing (as if you were going to an interview). All students will need to also submit a headshot, resume and have all conflicts noted the day of the audition. 
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​Callbacks
Into the Woods- Friday, January 10th from 5-8pm
Sleeping Beauty Kids- Saturday, January 11th from 9am-12pm
Sleeping Beauty
Directed by Laura Hankins
Music Directed by Kaleb Burris  
Choreographed by Shannon Jung

Rehearsals
Mondays (4:30pm-7:30pm): January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

Fridays (4:30pm-6:30pm): January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Saturdays (9am-12pm): January 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Tech Rehearsals at Metropolitan Performing Arts:
Sunday, March 1st- LOAD IN, 10am-3pm
Monday, March 2nd- 4:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, March 3rd- 4:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, March 4th- 4:30pm-7:30pm 
 
Performances at Metropolitan Performing Arts:
Thursday, March 5th- show at 7pm, call time 5pm

Friday, March 6th- show at 7pm, call time 5pm

Saturday, March 7th- show at 2pm, call time 12pm (VIP Disney Princess Meet & Greet before the show 12pm-1pm)

Saturday, March 7th- show at 6pm, call time 4:30pm

​Sunday, March 8th- show at 1pm, call time 11am
STRIKE: Sunday, March 8th 1pm-3pm
​Into the Woods
Directed by Kris Heller
Choreographed by Ryan Mayfield
Stage Managed by Pip Kennedy
Set Designer & Tech Manager: Mark Martin
Lighting Designer: Ian Anderson-Priddy
Costume Designer: Carol Babilon
Assistant Costume Designer/Backstage Costume Manager: Katie Cole


Into the Woods Rehearsals 
Thursdays (5:30pm-8:30pm): January 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Fridays (5:30pm-8:30pm): January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Saturdays (1pm-6pm): January 11th, 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Sundays (4pm-8pm): March 1st

ech Rehearsals at Metropolitan Performing Arts:
Sunday, March 8th – LOAD IN, 4pm-8pm
Monday, March 9th- 5pm-8pm
Tuesday, March 10th- 5pm-8pm
Wednesday, March 11th- 5pm-8pm

Performances at Metropolitan Performing Arts:
Thursday, March 12th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm
Friday, March 13th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 14th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 14th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 15th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2:00pm
Thursday, March 19th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm
Friday, March 20th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7pm
Saturday, March 21st- call time 12:30pm, show at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 21st- call time 5:30pm, show at 7pm

Tech Rehearsal at Brunish Theatre in Portland, OR:
Sunday, March 22nd -LOAD IN, 2pm-8pm (load truck beforehand) all cast required to attend, cue to cue
Monday, March 23rd- 5pm-8pm
Thursday, March 26th - 5pm-8pm

Performances at Brunish Theatre in Portland, OR:
Friday, March 27th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7pm
Saturday, March 28th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2pm
Saturday, March 28th- call time 5:30pm, show at 7pm
Sunday, March 29th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2pm
STRIKE: Sunday, March 29th at 5:00pm