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.

Julie Parrish
Director of Performing Arts & Music Department Chair

Session 1

Grades 2-8
Saturdays (September 12–November 21), 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tech Rehearsals: November 16-17, 19-20 (5:00–8:00 p.m.); November 21 (9:00 a.m.)
Performances: November 21-22, 1:00 p.m.

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! Students will perform Disney's "the Little Mermaid KIDS."

Tuition: $240
Performance Fee: $100

Session 2

Grades 2-8
Saturdays (January 9–May 8), 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; no classes on March 20 and 27.
Tech Rehearsals: May 10-11, 13-14 (5:00–8:00 p.m.); May 15 (9:00 a.m.)
Performances: May 15-16, 1:00 p.m.

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 "Trolls: the Musical, Jr."

Tuition: $480
Performance Fee: $115