Business Details
21 Years
experience
Empowering Youth Through Performing Arts Education
At Children's Performing Arts, we have dedicated ourselves to fostering artistic expression and personal growth through theater education since 2005. Our organization prioritizes inclusive programming that empowers children to develop critical life skills such as self-confidence, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving. By ensuring every participant receives a meaningful role in productions, we emphasize the value of individual contributions to collective success. Our programs are designed to bridge artistic development with community engagement, preparing youth for active participation in a diverse society. Through accessible pricing and community partnerships, we maintain our commitment to serving children regardless of economic background.Our experienced team combines educational expertise with creative mentorship to deliver impactful theatrical experiences that extend beyond the stage. By integrating empathy-building exercises and character development into our curriculum, we cultivate emotional intelligence alongside performance skills. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we rely on community support to sustain our mission of making performing arts education accessible to all. Our strategic focus on donor privacy and transparent resource allocation ensures trust and long-term organizational stability. Through continuous program evaluation and stakeholder feedback, we maintain alignment with our core values of inclusion, artistic excellence, and community impact.
Services
Theater Education Programs
Youth Leadership Development
Community Engagement Initiatives
Performing Arts Camps
Skill-Building Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We guarantee every child a meaningful role in productions
- Our programs emphasize leadership development and community service
- We maintain accessible participation fees through community support
- Our curriculum integrates performing arts with life skills training
- We prioritize inclusive programming for diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
Services
Theater Education Programs
Our structured theater programs teach acting techniques, stagecraft, and performance skills to children of all experience levels. Participants develop artistic abilities while learning essential life skills like public speaking and creative problem-solving. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning through ensemble productions that build confidence and interpersonal communication.
Youth Leadership Development
This initiative cultivates leadership qualities through production responsibilities and peer mentorship opportunities. Students learn project management through role-specific duties while developing emotional intelligence via character interpretation. The program emphasizes ethical leadership principles through community service components integrated into theatrical productions.
Community Engagement Initiatives
Our outreach efforts connect performing arts education with local community needs through partnerships and service-learning projects. Participants engage in collaborative productions that address social themes while developing cultural awareness. The program includes audience engagement activities that strengthen community bonds through shared artistic experiences.
Performing Arts Camps
Seasonal camps provide immersive theater experiences focusing on specific performance aspects like musical theater or technical production. Participants receive intensive training through daily workshops culminating in showcase performances. The camps emphasize skill-building through structured practice sessions and peer collaboration exercises.
Skill-Building Workshops
Specialized workshops target specific performance skills including voice projection, stage movement, and character development. Each session combines technical instruction with practical application through scene work and improvisation exercises. The workshops emphasize personal growth through constructive feedback and self-reflection activities.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
Our programs are designed for children in grades K-12, with specific offerings tailored to different developmental stages and skill levels.
How do you ensure inclusivity in productions?
We guarantee every registered child a meaningful role through flexible casting that accommodates individual strengths and developmental needs.
Are scholarships available for your programs?
Yes, we offer financial assistance through our scholarship program to ensure accessibility for all interested participants.
How can families get involved beyond participation?
We welcome volunteers for production support, mentorship roles, and event planning opportunities that enhance our community impact.
What performance opportunities are available?
We produce multiple mainstage shows annually, including youth-focused adaptations and educational outreach performances throughout the year.
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Reviews (5)
Jeff Borglum
Jan 28, 2021
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These shows are not your average high school play performance. The shows are very high quality with amazing talent performances. Even more amazing is the staff that casts and coaches every kid that is involved with each production. They are helping build kids confidence, public speaking abilities, creative skills, working with teams, I can't say enough about the people that work there. My wife and I have been to several shows and intend to see more in the future. You should try them out, you will not be disappointed.
Nor Olson
Nov 07, 2019
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Three generations of our family went to a recent play and we all loved it! You'll definitely enjoy going to a performance -- the prices were very reasonable. Definitely amazing family entertainment!
Sonja Thorson
Oct 16, 2019
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CPA puts on high quality productions with adorable kids who are extremely talented. Your kids get to register then audition after the director gets to know the kids. It's rare these days, but everyone who registers gets a part! The CPA community creates a fun, educational, and memorable experience for not just the actors, but for their families and the community. CPA truly cares about each production and each child who walks through their door.
Pete Ihlenfeldt
Jun 23, 2019
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Recently went to see a production of Little Shop of Horrors by CPA. I've seen a lot of youth theater productions, worked in some, played music in some... enough to have an idea of the challenges. The level of professionalism I saw that day was really impressive. The facility is beautiful, the kids seemed to be truly enjoying themselves, and the show was great. Very entertaining. Consider involvement or support, or even just consider it as a family-friendly entertainment option some night. You will be glad you did.
Blaine Stephens
Jun 07, 2019
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I highly recommend Childrens Performing Arts to any parent looking to get their child involved in an after-school activity. Not only will your children have fun performing in these productions, they will also gain various skills including communication, self-discipline and self-confidence that will last them a lifetime!
