(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Registration for MPAC's Fall Performing Arts Classes is now open. Classes begin in early September and run 14 weeks through January 2026.
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 are available based on need. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Sessions will be held for children as young as three years old to adult. Sessions will be held in musical theatre, acting and vocal technique. Private lessons are available. MPAC’s Miracle Project classes for children on the autism spectrum will continue to be held. New this season will be a Miracle Project class for individuals 18+.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
Broadway Babies! Ages 3 & 4 | This fun and interactive musical class will encourage children to use their imaginations and express themselves. Class will incorporate singing, dancing and acting out stories. Students will work toward an end of semester open class sharing. $325.00 Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:15pm; Thursdays 3:30pm-4:15pm
Broadway Kids: Ages 5-6 | A fun introduction to musical theatre! Work on basic singing skills, movement, stage presence, and acting while working toward an end of semester performance. $325.00 Tuesdays 4:00pm-4:45pm; Wednesdays 3:45pm-4:30pm; Wednesdays 4:00pm-4:45pm; Thursdays 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Broadway Kids 2: Ages 7-8 | Young performers work on singing, dancing, and acting skills while working toward an end of semester performance. $350.00 Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm; Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm; Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:45pm; Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm; Thursdays 4:45pm-5:45pm
Musical Theatre Workshop Junior: Ages 9-12 | Musical Theatre technique for the young triple-threat performer! Students sharpen performance skills while working on solos, group numbers, and scenes from classic musicals while working toward an end of semester performance. $400.00 Mondays 4:30pm-6:00pm; Mondays 5:15pm-6:45pm; Mondays 6:15pm-7:45pm; Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm; Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm; Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm; Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm
Teen Musical Theatre Workshop: Ages 13-18 | Musical Theatre workshop for the serious performer. Class focuses on song performance, scene study, and sharpening dance skills while working on solos, duets, and scenes from Broadway musicals to be performed in an end of semester performance. $400.00 Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm
MUSICAL THEATRE SATURDAYS
Broadway Kids Saturday: Ages 7-10 | Have fun while working on musical theatre performance skills. This expanded workshop will include classes and workshops in singing, dancing, and acting while rehearsing for a polished end of semester performance! $485.00 Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am
Saturday Musical Theatre Workshop: Ages 10-15 | This exciting program covers many aspects of musical theatre performance while working toward a polished production. Students learn singing skills and song performance, acting, musical theatre dance, and much more. Learn from professional artists in an exciting and creative environment. Guests include Broadway performers and industry professionals! $600.00 Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm
Saturday Musical Theatre Workshop for Teens: Ages 13-18 | Students will perfect their individual and ensemble performance skills using advanced material and curriculum in a conservatory style set-up. Work on advanced vocal technique, song performance, acting, dance and musical theatre audition technique in a supportive and nurturing environment. Guests include industry professionals and Broadway performers! Meant for the intermediate and experienced student. $600.00 Saturdays 2:00pm-5:00pm
MPAC SELECT! - A professional and advanced program for ages 12 - 18 | This exciting program is meant for the experienced and serious performer who is looking to take their skills to the next level. Weekly classes will be rotating in vocal technique and song performance, audition technique, acting, improv, scene study, tap, and theatre dance technique. The program will focus primarily on building advanced performance skills and will culminate in a showcase highlighting the students work throughout the semester. Each student will have a personalized plan focusing on their goals and needs! Program will include Master Classes and Q&A with Industry Professionals and Broadway performers. Registration by permission or audition only. All participants must have taken previous MPAC classes. Email [email protected] for registration information $600.00 Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm
ACTING
Acting Kids (Ages 7-9) Have fun learning the fundamentals of acting. Gain stage presence and basic acting technique through theatre games, improvisation, and scenes. $350.00 Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Acting Workshop Junior (Ages 10-12) Acting technique for the young performer. Have fun while working on acting skills, stage presence, character development, and improvisation in a fun and creative atmosphere, while working toward an end of semester performance. $400.00 Tuesdays 5:15pm-6:45pm
Teen Actor’s Workshop (Ages 13-18) This exciting workshop for teens will give actors a strong foundation while working on technique, improvisation, scenes and monologues. Work toward an end of semester performance. $400.00 Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Singing Kids (Ages 7-9) A great class for young singers to gain confidence and learn song performance skills. Have fun while working on solos and group numbers in a supportive atmosphere working towards an end of session cabaret style showcase! $350.00 Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Song Performance Workshop (Ages 10-12) If you love to sing, this class is for you! Each student will work on every aspect of performing solos and group numbers. Gain confidence through vocal coaching, technique and exercises! Have fun preparing for an end of session cabaret style showcase! $400.00 Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:45pm
Teen Cabaret! (Ages 13-18) This song performance class for teens will work toward a professional style Cabaret performance. Students will work on stage presence, song lyric coaching, vocal technique, movement and song performance. Each student will work on solos and group numbers. This is a great opportunity to build confidence while getting valuable performing experience and work toward an end of session cabaret style showcase. $400.00 Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Voice - Become a more confident singer with proper vocal technique, breathing, placement, diction and song performance. 10 week semester: 30 minute private lessons – private $400; 60 minute private lessons – private $750
Private Acting & Audition Coaching: Private lessons and coaching sessions are available in song preparation and performance, monologues & audition preparation. 10 week semester: 30 minute private lessons – private $400; 60 minute private lessons – private $750
THE MIRACLE PROJECT
Act! Sing! Dance! Connect! Using the methodology of “The Miracle Project” . This is an original groundbreaking, fully inclusive music, movement and creative drama program featured in the Emmy award winning documentary AUTISM: The Musical. This creative, dynamic, socialization program enables children and teens with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs to express themselves through music, dance, acting, story and writing. ALL children of ALL abilities grow in skills, spirit and work with highly talented staff while creating and performing musicals. AGES 9-18 Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:45pm; Thursdays 4:30pm-5:45pm; Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:15pm
NEW! AGES 18 & OVER Tuesdays 5:45pm-7:00pm (ADVANCED CLASS - BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO REGISTER) Thursdays 5:45pm-7:00pm. $300.00
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. 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.
The 2025-2026 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.
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