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Since 2006, over 13,000 students in the Denver Metro area have selected PAA as their preferred performing arts destination. PAA delivers all the expected elements of a musical theater organization–singing, acting, and dancing.  But the encore element that keeps students returning season after season is how PAA enriches students beyond the stage.  PAA alum Jenna…

“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 Performing Arts Academy (PAA) offers all of the expected services offered by a kids’ musical theater organization: singing, acting, and dancing.  But like a juicy plot twist, PAA also provides unexpected and unique elements that keep students returning for more!  We often say, “Musical theater is different at PAA”.  Beyond our 60 + classes,…

The moment you set foot into 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…

Theatre is more than what meets the eye on the stage. Ask any theatre 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 theatre as the unseen BUT essential part of a production. Without technical theatre, a production becomes…

When to start theatre, what it looks like, and how to foster theatre 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 theatre delivers the fun kids desire and the life lessons parents just can’t replicate.    WHAT young…

Musical theatre teaches kids and teens more than memorizing lines, choreography, and blocking (aka, stage placement). Musical theatre provides opportunities for students to learn life skills within a supportive community. Theatre organizations, like the Performing Arts Academy (PAA), seamlessly blend singing, acting, and dancing with powerful experiences that shape students into confident individuals.   Here are…