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MPAC to Open Registration for Summer Performing Arts School programs

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 03/31/2025


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Registration for Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s Summer Performing Arts School programs begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm.  A variety of one- and two-week sessions are being offered for children from age 7-18 in June, July and August.

Registration will be processed on a first come, first served basis. All classes must be paid for in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. All tuition is non-refundable one week prior to the first day of the session. All tuition payments include a non-refundable $50 processing and registration fee. Limited scholarships available based on need.

Summer 2025 Performing Arts School

Broadway Kids (Ages 7-10) - Session 1: June 23 – June 27, 2025 | Session 2: July 14 – July 18, 2025 | Session 3: August 4 – 8, 2025. Weekdays: 9:00am – 3:00pm. $425 per session. Have fun while working on musical theatre skills including singing technique, movement, stage presence, acting and more! Students will work on their own mini musical which they will present on the MPAC stage on the final day of class!

Musical Theatre Workshop (Ages 10 - 15) - Session 1: July 7 – July 18, 2025 | Session 2: July 21 – August 1, 2025. Weekdays: 9:00am – 3:00pm. $750 per session. Become a triple threat musical theatre performer in this exciting two week workshop! Work on singing skills, song performance, acting, improvisation and stage presence! Students learn professional rehearsal techniques as they put their skills to use in an end of session main stage performance for family and friends!




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Advanced Teen Musical Theatre Conservatory (Ages 13-18) - July 21 – August 1, 2025. Weekdays: 9:00am – 3:00pm. $750 per session. Come and experience a true summer stock rehearsal process while working with professional teachers and directors! Mornings will be spent in the conservatory training program and focus on vocal technique, song performance, acting skills, character development and much more! Afternoons will be spent rehearsing a Main Stage production to be presented on the final class.  Enrollment by permission or audition only.  Please email [email protected] for registration info.

Young Actors Workshop (Ages 9-12) - July 21 – July 25, 2025. Weekdays: 9:00am – 3:00pm. $425 per session. If you act but you’re not interested in a musical theatre program, then this is for you! Work on acting skills, character development and improvisation in a fun and creative atmosphere. Students will work on a selection of scenes that they will present on the MPAC stage on the final day of class.

Teen Actors Workshop (Ages 13-18) - July 28 – August 8, 2025. Weekdays: 9:00am – 3:00pm. $750 per session. Don't miss this exciting workshop for teens! This 2 week program will focus on advanced acting skills, character development and improvisation while rehearsing toward a final performance!

Miracle Project (Ages 9-18) - July 8th – August 7th, 2025. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Cost for the 10 Sessions: $250. The Miracle Project New Jersey is an evidence-based, groundbreaking program which helps children and young adults with autism and other special needs build communication and social skills, community, and greater self-esteem though music, acting, dance, acting and storytelling. This fun summer camp will involve peer mentors from our Performing Arts School program. Students will have a great time socializing, learning new skills and working toward a mini musical performance!

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

The 2024-2025 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

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Darren Criss
Thursday, July 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Free Summer Event: Salsa at Sunset
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Pioneer Park at Headquarters Plaza
3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ


Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ





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