Beginning Musical Theatre – ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts

This fun and exciting class for K-2nd grade students introduces children to the fundamentals of musical theatre. Students will explore singing, acting and dancing as they prepare for our production each semester. Beginning Musical Theatre (BMT) will give students a solid foundation, which will prepare them for Production Company classes.

We offer two sections of this class, all of which are held at our Main Campus. Please enroll in the section that works best for your schedule.

Sundays from 3:45-430 pm
Wednesday from 6:00-6:45 pm

Students will perform in Elf the Musical JR. (January 16-18, 2026), as well as Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. (June 5-7, 2026). All who enroll and audition will be cast in the show!

Classes for Elf the Musical Jr. begin the week of August 24, 2025. See dates below for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.

PLEASE NOTE: Students in BMT will be divided between the three casts for performances. If you have children enrolled in both BMT and JPC, please let us know—we will ensure your BMT student is placed in the same cast as their JPC sibling.

Students enrolled in Beginning Musical Theatre or Junior Production Company for Elf the Musical JR will automatically stay enrolled for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. (unless you let us know otherwise). New students wishing to enroll for the spring semester to be in Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. will be able to get on a wait list. After Elf the Musical JR. is over, we will notify students on the wait list if there is room in the class. Classes for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. begin the week of February 1, 2026

Tuition

Tuition is $65 per month. Students taking more than one class (i.e. Beginning Musical Theatre and a dance class) will receive a discounted rate on additional classes.

Additional Fees

In addition to the $65.00 monthly tuition, there is also a $75.00 Production Fee due each semester, as well as an annual $40 Enrollment Fee. The Production Fee helps cover the cost of theater rental, show royalties, costumes, sets, props, etc.

Additional Rehearsals

Toward the end of each semester, students in Beginning Musical Theatre may be called on a Saturday to rehearse with the entire cast. During the week of the show they will be called for two extended, mandatory rehearsals at the theater.

Attire

Students should wear clothes which allow for ease of movement to class. Girls need black ballet shoes and boys can wear black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes.

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