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“Costumes are the first impression that you have of the character before they open their mouth – it really does establish who they are.” – Colleen Atwood (Four-time Oscar winner for Costume Design and multi-Academy Award Nominee for Costume Design) You might think elaborate costume design is reserved for the bright lights of Broadway or…

Meet the Directors of PAA’s 2025 Fall Productions “A good director creates an environment which gives the actor the encouragement to fly” – Kevin Bacon Behind every PAA Production exists a dedicated and passionate artistic team ready to share their love for theater and years of experience with younger generations. Today, we shine the spotlight…

The moment you step foot in PAA, you experience a theatrical symphony. Bursts of melodic harmonies flow from multiple rehearsal rooms. Tantalizing tap dances reverberate through the hall. And snippets of impactful performances swirl through the air.  But PAA is much more than what meets the ear!  As a non-profit youth theater organization, PAA focuses…

While lead roles may capture the spotlight, it’s the ensemble that creates worlds audiences truly connect with.  The ensemble breathes life into a story by adding authenticity, depth, and intrigue. This cast of characters adds context, dimension, and the realism needed to elevate a musical from a simple story to a powerful production.  “The ensemble…

All good things come in threes – and musical theater is no different! In the world of musicals, the most successful productions are powered by triple-threat performers: artists who can act, sing, and dance. These individuals weave their talents together seamlessly, elevating a show from good to unforgettable. What is a triple-threat performer?  A triple-threat…

Theater is more than what meets the eye on the stage. Ask any theater professional, and they will agree that what happens behind the curtain is just as important as what happens in front of it.  Study.com describes technical theater as the unseen BUT essential part of a production. Without technical theater, a production becomes…

When to start theater, what it looks like, and how to foster theater skills  Don’t dismiss musical theater when it comes time to introduce your early elementary student to extracurricular activities. Much like soccer, basketball, and tee-ball, musical theater delivers the fun kids desire and the life lessons parents just can’t replicate.    WHAT young…

Youth Theater Done Differently PAA shows, camps, and classes may begin by teaching students proper pitch, pirouettes, and performance techniques. But by the end of each session, students walk away with more than fine-tuned performing arts skills. At PAA, musical theatre is different, and it begins with our acronym – PAA. Before belting the first…