Performing Arts Academy – Your Story Starts Here

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 student’s individuality while emphasizing the importance of teamwork.

And you’ll witness what happens when students are given a safe space to take risks, step outside their comfort zones, and discover their full potential.

PAA provides a welcoming environment that encourages students to build character, create community, and inspire excellence. 

At Performing Arts Academy – Your Story Starts Here. 

 Stories such as increasing confidence, being brave, overcoming challenges, finding friendship, feeling included, and discovering full potential. 

⭐It’s where a young boy discovered his confidence through a two-week production of The Jungle Book.

⭐It’s where a young girl struggling to belong found purpose through PAA programs.

⭐It’s where another student discovered that theatre at PAA “isn’t merely [about] performance, but the examination of very real, human connections on stage: something akin to family. “   

Each of these students began their stories here, at PAA–with the guidance of caring, supportive teaching artists who are just as passionate about nurturing each child’s potential as they are about performing themselves. 

Since 2006, over 13,000  students have experienced a similar transformation through the power of performing arts at PAA.

At PAA students…

• Receive high-quality performing arts experiences from professional teaching artists – but they also learn the importance of hard work, confidence, and teamwork as it applies to real-world situations. 
• Learn proper musicality and the foundation of musical theatre – but they also discover their true potential beyond the stage and find joy while doing it. 
• Find a connected community – but they also grasp the power of collaboration by fulfilling their role.

PAA is for every student. With a wide range of theatre skills classes, camps, and shows–alongside a robust outreach program–every student can experience the transformative power of the performing arts at PAA. 

When students step foot into PAA, they begin their journey of discovery–one filled with self-reflection, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and growing confidence.  And along the way, many find something just as meaningful: a second home.

“PAA is a 2nd home for me. Unlike many other theatre programs, they teach you how to be a good human being.“ -PAA Student

Join the 13,000+ students who have discovered that at PAA, singing, acting, and dancing are just the beginning.

Here, students develop confidence, character, community, and a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond the final bow.

Performing Arts Academy — Your Story Starts Here.