Metro Parks Theater Academy

Broadway Babies | 3-4.5 years
In this class young performers who love to sing & twirl are introduced to foundational theatrical principles. Students begin training in expressing themselves through imagination, teamwork, musicality, movement & song in a developmentally appropriate way that helps spark and feed the joy of song & dance!

Primary Musical Theater | 5-9 years
A playful introduction to singing, dancing, and acting! Kids explore storytelling through song, learn basic stage movement, and build confidence while working together. Games encourage listening, expression, and imagination.

Secondary Musical Theater | 10-13 years
Students deepen skills in voice, choreography, and character work. They learn stage presence, ensemble harmony, and scene-building, fostering teamwork, discipline, and creative problem-solving.

Upper-Level Musical Theater | 14-18 years
Focused, performance-driven training in acting, advanced vocal technique, and dance styles. Teens refine professionalism, emotional range, and collaboration, preparing for auditions, productions, and leadership roles onstage and beyond.

Intro to Theater Tap & Jazz | 5-9 years
Build confidence and dance skills while exploring the basics of tap, jazz, and musical theater dance in a fun, nurturing environment! This class is appropriate for beginners.

Theater Tap & Jazz | 10-14 years
Continue to build confidence and dance skills while exploring theatrical tap, jazz, and musical theater dance. This class is geared towards the later beginner or students with some experience. Students can expect to be introduced to material at a higher rate and intensity while remaining in a fun, nurturing environment!

Scenes and Monologues | 11-13 years
In a supportive, creative environment, students explore character development, voice, and movement through engaging scenes and monologues. They learn to analyze scripts, make strong acting choices, and connect emotionally with material. Emphasis is placed on listening, reacting truthfully, and building confidence speaking alone and with partners. Collaboration, constructive feedback, and stage presence skills help them grow as performers while strengthening focus, empathy, and communication – both onstage and in everyday life.

Acting for Screen | 10-13 years
Budding screen stars ages 10-13 learn the essentials of acting for film and television – from mastering on-camera presence to hitting their marks and delivering authentic performances. Students explore script work, scene study, and improvisation, all while building confidence and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.

Acting for Screen | 14-18 years
Teens ages 14-18 take their skills to the next level with advanced on-camera techniques, in-depth character study, and industry-style rehearsals. They gain experience in everything from audition prep to working with scene directors, leaving them ready to shine both on set and in front of the camera.

Shakespeare Club | 10-18 years
A fun, welcoming class for theater-loving students ages 10–18 who want to explore big characters, bold stories, and some of the most famous scenes ever written. No experience is necessary — just a love for theater and a willingness to play! Through games, acting exercises, and scene work, students will learn how to make Shakespeare’s language feel clear, exciting, and alive. This club is perfect for curious performers who want to build confidence, sharpen their acting skills, and discover that Shakespeare can be dramatic, hilarious, and surprisingly relatable.

Children’s Improvisation | 7-10 years
An improv class for ages 7-10 is a joyful, high-energy playground for the imagination! Through fun games, storytelling, and quick-thinking exercises, kids learn acting techniques like character creation, voice, and movement. They practice teamwork, active listening, and thinking on their feet – skills that boost confidence and adaptability. Mistakes become opportunities, helping children embrace creativity without fear. Friendships grow and students discover how to collaborate, share ideas, and shine both onstage and in everyday life. It’s not just acting – it’s building life skills wrapped in play, where every “Yes, and…” opens the door to new adventures.

Early Improv Troupe | 7-12 years
Youth learn acting techniques like character creation, voice, and movement. They practice teamwork, active listening, and thinking on their feet-skills that boost confidence and adaptability. Mistakes become opportunities, helping children embrace creativity without fear.

Teen Improv Troupe | 13-18 years
An Improv classes especially for teens. Teens learn acting techniques like character creation, voice, and movement. They practice teamwork, active listening, and thinking on their feet-skills that boost confidence and adaptability. Mistakes become opportunities, helping children embrace creativity without fear.