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TOTS, 3-5 |
KIDS, 6-8 |
TWEENS, 9-12 |
TEENS, 13-18 |
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PAA is proud to have experienced, top quality instructors who are
professionals in their fields. See Instructor Profiles
for more information.
Our open enrollment policy allows anyone to enter our
programs regardless of previous experience. Our instructors
specialize in challenging and developing students no matter what
level they are at when they enter. Participants “learn by doing”
not only from the instructor but also from each other.
Please note: Once registration is
processed, no refunds will be issued for any reason unless the
class is cancelled by NFT.
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YOUTH IMPROV
COMEDY - ADVANCED
AGES 7-12
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Dates:
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November 1 to December 13,
2010
(No class November 22) |
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Mondays |
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Times:
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5:30-7:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 13 at 6:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Vanda Varnai-Garcia |
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This class is for students with previous improvisation
training and experience. Participants will be covering
a wider and more challenging range of exercises,
techniques and formats. No singing or dancing. |
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YOUTH
ACTING TECHNIQUE "HARRY POTTER" and "SHREK"
AGES
7-12
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Dates:
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November 3 to December 15,
2010
(No class November 24) |
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Day:
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Wednesdays |
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Times:
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5:30-7:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 15 at 6:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Vanda Varnai-Garcia |
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This class is designed to develop basic acting skills
including audition technique, showing emotions and
becoming a character. No singing or dancing. |
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KIDS MUSICAL
THEATRE “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”
AGES 6-8
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Dates:
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November 2 to December 14, 2010
(No class November 23) |
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Day:
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Tuesdays |
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Times:
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5:30-7:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 14 at 6:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and
choreography from selected scenes for a 15-minute
performance for family and friends. Students build
confidence and coordination while learning to work as a
team in this exciting performance class. |
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KIDS MUSICAL
THEATRE “LITTLE MERMAID”
AGES 6-8
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Dates:
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November 6 to December 18, 2010
(No class November 27) |
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Day:
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Saturdays |
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Times:
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9:00-11:00 am |
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Showcase:
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December 18 at 10:00 am |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and
choreography from selected scenes for a 15-minute
performance for family and friends. Students build
confidence and coordination while learning to work as a
team in this exciting performance class. |
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YOUTH “GLEE”
SHOW CHOIR-HOLIDAY SONGS
AGES 6-12
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Dates:
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November 6 to December 18, 2010
(No class November 27) |
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Day:
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Saturdays |
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Times:
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11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 18 at 12:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Director:
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Debra Stombres |
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Our professional show choir director will work with
students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from
popular contemporary songs. Participants will progress
from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and
perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range.
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CAMP: KIDS ACTING
TECHNIQUE/IMPROV
AGES 6-8
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Dates:
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December 27 to December 29, 2010 |
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Day:
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Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 29 at 11:00 am |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Performing Arts Academy Staff |
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Students play theatre games and learn or improve acting
skills such as audition technique and becoming the
character. Participants improve speaking skills and
build confidence.
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YOUTH IMPROV
COMEDY - ADVANCED
AGES 7-12
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Dates:
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November 1 to December 13,
2010
(No class November 22) |
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Day:
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Mondays |
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Times:
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5:30-7:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 13 at 6:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Vanda Varnai-Garcia |
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This class is for students with previous improvisation
training and experience. Participants will be covering
a wider and more challenging range of exercises,
techniques and formats. No singing or dancing. |
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YOUTH
ACTING TECHNIQUE "HARRY POTTER" and "SHREK"
AGES
7-12
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Dates:
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November 3 to December 15,
2010
(No class November 24) |
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Day:
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Wednesdays |
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Times:
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5:30-7:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 15 at 6:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Vanda Varnai-Garcia |
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This class is designed to develop basic acting skills
including audition technique, showing emotions and
becoming a character. No singing or dancing. |
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YOUTH “GLEE”
SHOW CHOIR-HOLIDAY SONGS
AGES 6-12
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Dates:
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November 6 to December 18, 2010
No class November 27 |
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Day:
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Saturdays |
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Times:
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11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 18 at 12:30 pm Mainstage |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Director:
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Debra Stombres |
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Our professional show choir director will work with
students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from
popular contemporary songs. Participants will progress
from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and
perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range.
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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE “GODSPELL”
AGES 9-12
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Date:
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November 7 to
December 19, 2010
(No class November 28) |
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Day:
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Sundays |
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Times:
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2:00-4:00 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 19 at
12:00 pm |
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Tuition:
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$185 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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Performers in
this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography
from selected scenes from this popular modern musical
for a 20-minute performance for family and friends.
Students will build confidence and develop many skills
including teamwork and creative thinking.
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HOLIDAY
CAMP: TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE “CATS”
AGES 9-12
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Date:
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December 27 to December 29, 2010 |
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Day:
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Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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1:00-4:00 pm |
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Showcase:
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December 29 at 3:00 pm |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Director:
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Performing Arts Academy Staff |
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Performers in
this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography
from selected scenes from this popular modern musical
for a 20-minute performance for family and friends.
Students will build confidence and develop many skills
including teamwork and creative thinking.
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TEEN PLAY: COMEDY CHRISTMAS ONE ACTS--By Audition ONLY
AGES 13-19
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Audition Dates: |
October 28 from 4:30-6:30 OR October 30 from
2:30-4:30 |
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Rehearsal
Dates:
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November 4 to December 9, 2010*
(No rehearsal November 25) |
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Day:
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Thursdays |
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Times: |
5:00-9:00 pm |
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Tech Rehearsal:
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*December 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm |
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Performances:
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*December 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm Mainstage |
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Tuition:
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$225 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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This is an advanced audition-only program for the best
and the brightest young talent. No singing or dancing.
Cast members will perform 3 scripted one-acts plus write
and perform their own! See the
Audition Page for details.
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TEEN SHOW CHOIR: HOLIDAY SONGS--By
Audition ONLY
AGES 13-19
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Audition Dates: |
By appointment-call 630-364-0550 to arrange |
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Rehearsal
Dates:
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November 6 to December 18, 2010
No class November 27 |
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Day:
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Saturdays |
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Times: |
2:00-5:00 pm |
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Tech Rehearsal:
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December 11
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Performance: |
December 18 at 1:30 pm
Mainstage |
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Tuition:
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$225 - Returning members receive $25 discount
when paying by check |
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Director:
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Debra Stombres |
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This is an advanced audition-only
program for the best and the brightest young talent.
The Show Choir will eventually participate in
competitions.
See the
Audition Page for details.
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