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The opportunity to audition for the musical of your dreams has arrived! You instantly start searching for a song and a monologue that will forever move the directors. But nailing the audition involves more than hitting that high note and delivering the monologue of a lifetime. PAA’s expert teaching artists have identified seven common audition…
Thankfully, you don’t have to be a musical theatre expert to experience the magic of a musical theatre production. Whether on screen or on stage, musical theatre has the power to transform audiences through soaring ballads, captivating choreography, and unforgettable on-stage emotion. We challenged our PAA Artistic Team to name ONE musical production every aspiring…
“In tap, every step tells a story.” — Tap legend, Gregory Hines Dance is often the first impression you make in an audition. It’s the theatre’s version of “actions speak louder than words”, and an important pillar of becoming a triple threat. (Read PAA’s blog What Is a Triple Threat in Theatre) A performer with…
Did you know many of PAA’s students also perform in professional theatres throughout the Denver Metropolitan area? PAA’s professional teaching artists empower every student to become the best version of themselves—whether they’re performing on a PAA stage, a professional theatre stage, or the stage of life. Through PAA’s distinguished teaching methods, PAA’s dedicated professional teaching…
PAA is more than a performing arts academy. When you peek behind the curtain, strip away the costumes and make-up, set aside the memorable melodies, and pause the captivating choreography, you’ll find what truly makes PAA special. You’ll see that PAA values the process more than a perfect production. You’ll notice how PAA celebrates each…
“Tech week” in theatre refers to the week before opening night, when all technical elements are added to rehearsals. The cast continues rehearsing while adding in technical elements, including costumes, props, microphones, lighting, sound, and more. This week is used to work out any kinks, mishaps, or unforeseen issues BEFORE opening night. Tech week can…
You’ve prepared your song selection and just completed a vocal warm-up. You’ve stretched every muscle and are ready to leap into the choreography. You’ve rehearsed your monologue in the mirror repeatedly and could recite it in your sleep. Are you ready for the audition? Not quite yet! Directors consider other elements beyond singing, acting, and…
Performing Arts Academy(PAA) – Colorado provides students with well over 100 opportunities to shine on stage. PAA’s year-round performing arts opportunities include: ~60 Theatre Skills classes ~40 Summer Theatre Skills Camps ~30 Productions But PAA’s theatre knowledge is not bound by its four rehearsal walls. Musical theatre novices and aficionados alike can receive bite-sized theatre…
Actors, stagelights, and props may not seem synonymous with wartime victory, but the need for theatre while in the trenches has not only been deep but successful. Today, we take a peek behind the curtain of World War II and learn how the performing arts supported all of the brave men and women who dedicated…
PAA’s industry dance experts want you to know there’s more to choreography than moving your body. Beyond the twists, turns, and techniques – it’s just as important to know your dance terminology. One PAA student said that the dance terms she learned at PAA gave her a real advantage while rehearsing for her professional production.…
What do theatre actors, pirates, and athletes have in common? A healthy respect for superstition! As Halloween creeps closer, PAA pulls back the curtain to reveal some of theatre’s most famous (and sometimes downright silly) superstitions. Whether backed by logic or rooted purely in tradition, theatre folk take them all to heart. Below, we highlight…
PAA’s 13th Stars in Arts Gala stole the spotlight in every way! Featuring the “Golden Age of Broadway” theme, the Gala delivered on glitz, glamour, and passion. While PAA students took center stage both literally and figuratively, each guest felt like a superstar upon arrival. PAA students greeted each guest and provided an overview of…