Performing Arts Academy (PAA) has a variety of theatre classes by semester in the areas of acting, singing, dance, storytelling, auditioning, and Internship practicum studies. All of our classes offer a suggested level of experience, as well as an age range. There is a class for everyone to explore, no matter how experienced or inexperienced.

SUMMER 2026 PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Payment & Discounts: Payment is due in full at the time of reservation. We offer a multiple-enrollment discount of 10% by household (i.e. 2 students taking 1 class, or 1 student taking 2 classes). Discount offers cannot be combined.

Financial Assistance
Please do not let cost be a barrier to your child's participation. We have payment plans and other financial assistance available.

INTRO TO THEATRE
Want to try theatre? This is a great introductory course to get students performing on the stage! The class provides a broad introduction to theatre through age-appropriate games, stories, songs, and movement. This class is for students who have just completed or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall.

MUSICAL THEATRE
When you can’t speak anymore, you sing; when you can’t sing anymore, you dance! This is an introductory level class that will include singing, dancing and acting and conclude with a stage presentation of in-class work.

ACTING & IMPROV
Acting is fun! The ability to captivate an audience through live performance is an incredible art. This is an introductory class that teaches the fundamentals of acting and improv through acting exercises, scene study, character analysis, acting games, and other content relevant to stage performance.

Questions? Need help picking a class? Contact Chris Strangfeld, Education Director, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 732-528-9224.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Music / Dance / Theater Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Payment Types	Scholarships / Financial Aid Self Pay
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 06/19/26