KIDS
(K–Grade 5)
DRAMATIC PLAY: ADVENTURES, STARS AND FAR-OUT GUITARS
GRADE: K
WEDNESDAYS 4:00 – 4:45 PM | $210
Class dates: Sep 3 – Nov 12, 2025
Skip date: Oct 1
Rain date: Nov 19
Teaching artist: Jessica Borbone
Get ready to blast off on a theatrical adventure! Young performers explore distant galaxies, meet cosmic characters and rock out with lively songs in this unique class where stories come to life through playful performances and imaginative storytelling. This introductory acting class themed around popular children’s books is a fun and creative opportunity for kids to act out exciting adventures through the world of popular tales. Through role-playing and dramatic play, kids explore new locations, partake in new adventures and build characters as they learn about story structure while growing their vocabulary, self-esteem, creativity and problem-solving skills.
LET'S EXPLORE A SHOW!
GRADES: 1 – 3
WEDNESDAYS 5:00 – 6:15 PM | $375
SHOW TITLE: BOUNCE! A NEW MUSICAL
Class dates: Sep 3 – Nov 12, 2025
Skip date: Oct 1
Rain date: Dec 3
Show date: Nov 19
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Jenna Gauthier
Step into the spotlight with our Let’s Explore a Show class! Designed for young performers, this immersive experience introduces students to the captivating journey of bringing a show to life, from auditions to final bows. Team-taught by a professional vocal instructor and a professional choreographer, this performance class allows young students to explore the basics of acting, singing and dancing while experiencing the process of auditions, rehearsals and putting on scenes and songs from a show. Bounce! is a high-energy, contemporary new musical about a 10-year-old with endless energy who just can’t stay out of trouble at school. Through hilarious interactions with their classmates, they learn their energy can be a strength, not a weakness. Kids create wonderful memories on stage in the JM Family Studio Theater while having fun! Fee includes script and basic costume.
INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER
GRADES: K – 2
SATURDAYS 9:00 – 10:00 AM | $320
Class dates: Sep 6 – Nov 8, 2025
Rain date: Nov 15
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Tara Goodman
GRADES: 1 – 3
TUESDAYS 4:30 – 5:30 PM | $320
Class dates: Sep 2 – Nov 18, 2025
Skip dates: Sep 23, Nov 11
Rain date: Dec 2
Teaching artists: Lily Coniglio & Juliana Rios
GRADES: 3 – 5
SATURDAYS 10:15 – 11:15 AM | $320
Class dates: Sep 6 – Nov 8, 2025
Rain date: Nov 15
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Tara Goodman
The dynamic world of musical theater is explored in this introductory skills-building class. Students develop the basics of singing and dancing using songs and choreography from a wide range of popular Broadway musicals in a supportive environment. Students learn stage directions, basic dance steps and terminology. Participants also engage in healthy vocal production techniques which include proper breathing, matching pitch and singing in an ensemble. Family and friends are invited to an open class at the end of the semester. Two sessions of this class are recommended.
SING! DANCE! ACT!
GRADES: 3 – 5
SATURDAYS 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $320
Class dates: Sep 6 – Nov 8, 2025
Rain date: Nov 15
Students take their musical theater skills to the next level in this exciting, team-taught class led by a professional music director and choreographer. Perfect for students who are ready to build on what they've learned in Intro to Musical Theater, this class helps young performers master singing, dancing and acting within the context of a Broadway scene. Through engaging vocal warm-ups, choreography sequences and character-building exercises, students develop strong, healthy singing voices, sharpen their dance technique and hone their acting skills. By combining all three elements, students gain the confidence and technical ability needed to shine, creating a powerful stage presence in every performance.
This class may be taken more than once to develop existing talents and discover new abilities through skills-building activities, theater games and learning material from Broadway repertoire. Two semesters of Intro to Musical Theater (or similar class) are recommended as a prerequisite for this class.
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Tara Goodman
MUSICAL THEATER SINGING
GRADES: 4 – 6
TUESDAYS 5:30 – 6:30 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 2 – Nov 18, 2025
Skip dates: Sep 23, Nov 11
Rain date: Dec 2
This group singing class is perfect for students in grades 4-6 who love show tunes. Students learn songs from their favorite Broadway shows while focusing on healthy vocal and breathing techniques, creating character through song and developing overall stage presence. Basic music theory and sight-reading instruction are included. All levels are welcome as students sing in group numbers and explore their specific skill level through solos and duets.
Teaching artist: Andrez Franco
THEATER GAMES
GRADES: 4 – 6
WEDNESDAYS 5:45 – 7:00 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 3 – Nov 12, 2025
Skip date: Oct 1
Rain date: Nov 19
Students explore the basics of acting and improv through fun and dynamic theater games in this engaging and interactive class. Designed for all levels, this class focuses on building foundational skills such as character development, quick thinking and collaboration. Through a variety of creative exercises, students learn how to express themselves confidently on stage while working as part of an ensemble. This class offers a fun and supportive environment to discover the joy of performance and spontaneity.
Teaching artist: JaVonda Carter
YOUTH FALL MUSICAL: 13 JR.
GRADES: 4 – 10
MONDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM | $475
Class dates: Sep 8 – Nov 17, 2025
Skip date: Sep 22
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Nov 18
Show date: Nov 19
SATURDAYS 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM | $475
Class dates: Sep 13 – Nov 15, 2025
Dress Rehearsal & Show: Nov 20
In In an all-encompassing theatrical experience, students learn acting, singing and dancing as well as production disciplines such as costumes, props, make-up and staging and use these skills to put on a performance in the Amaturo Theater. Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents' divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical about fitting in – and standing out! Recently on Netflix, 13 JR. is made especially for adolescents with a universal message about friendship and being true to yourself.
This class is offered in partnership with the Performance Project, Inc.
Students are expected to attend the first day of class as auditions will be held to cast roles for the final performances.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
PERFORMANCE MENTOR PROGRAM: SEUSSICAL TYA
GRADES: 4 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
THURSDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM AND SATURDAYS 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | $505
Class dates: Sep 11 – Nov 22, 2025
Skip date: Oct 2
Mandatory rehearsals: Dec 2, 3, & 4
Show dates: Dec 5* and 6
Techniques in acting, singing and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production. This unique performance experience offers students the opportunity to study and perform alongside adult professional actors.
Seussical TYA is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Join all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo as they transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Seussical TYA is fun for the whole family!
Offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts.
*Students perform during a Broward County Public school day and will have to miss a day of school.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.