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A place for all ages to express themselves
Under the direction of Julie Parrish, Director of Performing Arts at the John Carroll School, the Musical Theatre Academy continues to meet the need in our community for year-round instruction in theatre arts.
Curriculum and courses
We're proud to offer two semester-long sessions of Musical Theatre classes! Classes are available to students in grades 2-8. See class details below.
Payment plans
Tuition noted is for the entire year. Please contact Program Director, Julie Parrish for payment plan requests.
Session 1
The John Carroll Musical Theatre Academy’s Musical Theatre classes are production/performance-based classes with a focus on putting together a show from beginning to end. Students in grades 2-8 will learn the fundamentals of musical theatre performance while also building friendships, confidence, creativity and, most of all – having fun! On our final class date, students will perform "Dare to Dream Jr." for an invited audience.
Performances: November 22 & 23, 1:00 p.m.
Tech Rehearsals: November 17-21, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Final Class: November 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Disney’s "Dare to Dream Jr." is a musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, "Dare to Dream Jr." features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from "The Princess and the Frog," "Coco," "Encanto" and "Frozen II." This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
Designed specifically for today’s young performers, "Dare to Dream Jr." turns a century of Disney magic into a theatrical celebration of music, creativity and the dreams that live inside us all.
"Dare to Dream Jr." is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Session 2
The John Carroll Musical Theatre Academy’s Musical Theatre classes are production/performance-based classes with a focus on putting together a show from beginning to end. Students in grades 2-8 will learn the fundamentals of musical theatre performance while also building friendships, confidence, creativity and, most of all – having fun! On our final class date, students will perform "Alice in Wonderland Jr." for an invited audience.
Performances: May 16 & 17, 1:00 p.m.
Tech Rehearsals: May 11–15, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Last Class: May 17, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories makes a triumphant return to the Broadway Junior® catalogue, with an updated script and score made specifically for today’s young performers.
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
"Alice in Wonderland Jr." features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song" and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination and pure fun!
Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr." is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
