Musical Theater Classes for Kids
Come to The Center and be yourself!
Imagine. Create. Rehearse. Perform.
Explore singing, dancing and acting in the art that brings it all together: Musical Theater.
- Tuition for school year classes is per 15-week semester.
- Classes run for 2 semesters, for a combined 30 weeks over the school year.
- We recommend enrolling in both semesters. This will allow them to participate in the end-of-year showcase and ensure that they have a spot in Semester 2. Payment plans are available.
SEMESTER DATES
- Semester 1: September 3rd – December 21, 2024
- No class Monday September 2nd – will make up on Monday, November 25
- FALL BREAK classes November 26 – November 30
WINTER BREAK: CTA CLOSED DECEMBER 22, 2024 – JANUARY 5, 2025
- Semester 2: January 6 – April 26, 2025
- In-Class Showcase Week for Select Classes – Monday, April 7 – Thursday, April 10, 2025
- SPRING BREAK April 14-19
- Showcase Week at Mellon Middle School for select classes – Tuesday, April 22 – Saturday, April 26, 2025
CULMINATING EXPERIENCES
- Semester 1 culminates with Visitors’ Week – a chance for family and friends to attend class and gain insight into the process and see a small in-class performance.
- Semester 2 culminates with Showcase Weeks. Each class will perform for family and friends. Voice, Performance Workshop, Special Actors’ programs, all Junior Division classes, and all dance classes will perform their showcases at Mellon Middle School during our final week of class. Acting and Musical Theater classes will perform at the CTA during the second to last week of class.
- Performance Workshop Semester 1 students are guaranteed a spot in Semester 2, unless they notify us. Students wishing to only enroll in Semester 2 for Performance Workshop are subject to availability and may be joining a class where rehearsal for the final performance has already begun.
Additional PRODUCTION PROGRAMS for CTA Students
- High School Musical and All School Musicals are one-time tuition payments for the entire program.
- To participate in the High School Musical, students must be enrolled in at least one class for Semester 1.
- To participate in the All School Musical, students must be enrolled in at least once class for Semester 2.
Available Musical Theater Classes
Be sure to register for Semester 1 & 2 under sessions to ensure your child can participate for the full school year.
Musical Theater Classes
Sing, act, and dance! Our Musical Theater classes are team-taught and offer students an opportunity to learn while working on age-appropriate songs from many sources. With a focus on foundational dance skills, basic choreography, and vocal and acting techniques, this is a great program for newbies and veterans alike! Culminating with an end-of-year in-class performance, this class offers a wide variety of content for students wanting to learn more about all things musical theater! Perfect for Semester 1 or Semester 2 participation, or sign up for the whole year!
Performance Workshop
Performance Workshop classes offer students more “CTA Stage Time” while developing rehearsal skills and process as they prepare for a year-end showcase. Similar to our Musical Theater classes, students will sing, act, and dance while working towards one final performance piece. Artists in this program learn discipline, personal accountability and rehearsal etiquette as they collaborate with others to perform a specific show as a part of their end-of-year showcase. Build confidence and skill … and have fun doing it! This program is recommended for students who know they want to participate in both Semesters 1 & 2.
Productions
Whether it’s for family and friends or the greater community, nothing makes learning more fun than a live production in front of a live audience. We have many opportunities for you to shine.
High School Musical
Our most intensive and fully-realized performance opportunity for students 13+! A complete rehearsal process of yet-to-be-named show (stay tuned for our special announcement!). culminating in 4 performances on stage at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Rehearsals begin in September, with performances February 13-15, 2025. Participants must be enrolled in a Semester 1 class to participate.
All School Musical
One of the CTA’s most special and beloved traditions – The All School musical brings students from 1st-8th grade together to apply their skills and technique in a major production! Students must be enrolled in a Semester 2 class to participate. No auditions are necessary, and all members are guaranteed participation! Two shows on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Junior Division Classes
Intro to Musical Theater is a perfect place for students who love to sing, act or dance to harness their passion and enthusiasm and is divided into two age groups
Musical Theater Instructors
