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Transformative Performing Arts Training for Young Artists
Performing Arts Project is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to guiding a new generation of performing artists through innovative theatrical training. Founded by respected educators and entertainment industry professionals, we offer summer intensives and year-round programs in acting, singing, and dancing, emphasizing curiosity, confidence, and collaboration. Our faculty comprises working professionals who employ cutting-edge teaching techniques to nurture artistic growth while prioritizing accessibility for underserved communities.We believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where students develop not only as performers but as compassionate leaders committed to serving their communities. Through scholarships and partnerships, we ensure financial barriers do not limit access to our transformative programs, which have impacted young artists globally since our inception.
Services
Summer Intensives
Master Classes
Workshops
Scholarship Programs
Audition Preparation
Highlights and features
- We provide need-based scholarships ensuring access for underserved communities
- Our faculty includes Tony winners and Broadway professionals with active careers
- We offer four specialized summer intensives with customized curriculum paths
- Our programs emphasize collaborative learning between students and instructors
- We maintain a 100% non-discrimination policy across all operations
What people say
Passionate faculty
Transformative experience
Supportive community
Career preparation
Inclusive environment
Services
Summer Intensives
Our four specialized summer programs provide immersive training in acting, dance, and vocal performance. Blueprint focuses on technical foundations, Panorama develops artistic creativity, and Compass offers camera-specific training. Each intensive combines masterclasses with practical performance opportunities, preparing students for professional careers while maintaining a 10:1 student-faculty ratio to ensure personalized instruction and development.
Master Classes
Custom-designed workshops delivered across the US and internationally connect students with industry professionals. These sessions cover audition techniques, performance skills, and career development strategies, combining practical training with networking opportunities. Classes adapt to local needs while maintaining our core philosophy of fostering artistic growth through collaborative learning environments.
Scholarship Programs
Need-based scholarships ensure access to high-quality arts education regardless of financial circumstances. Funded through donor support and merchandise sales, these programs cover tuition costs for qualifying students. Our commitment to accessibility has enabled participation from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds since our founding, aligning with our mission to democratize performing arts training.
Audition Preparation
Specialized coaching develops essential audition skills for theater, film, and television opportunities. Students receive personalized feedback on monologues, vocal selections, and on-camera techniques from experienced industry professionals. The program emphasizes confidence-building and technical precision while maintaining authenticity in performance presentation.
Faculty Mentorship
Direct mentorship from working professionals creates unique learning opportunities for career development. Faculty members combine active industry careers with teaching expertise to provide real-world insights into performing arts careers. This mentorship model fosters ongoing professional relationships that extend beyond program completion, supporting long-term career trajectories.
People
Jonathan Bernstein
Artistic Director
Award-winning playwright and director with Broadway supervising credits including Chicago and The Iceman Cometh. Professor at NYU's Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program and co-founder of the National Music Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
Neil Patrick Stewart
Associate Artistic Director
Founder and Associate Artistic Director with extensive directing experience at major theaters nationwide. Holds an MFA from Harvard's American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre Institute and has performed in multiple international tours of Julius Caesar and Splendids.
Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Music Director
Tony-nominated Broadway music director with extensive pop industry experience. Founder of ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and former music director for Mean Girls and The Prom on Broadway. Regular collaborator with major recording artists in concert performances.
Dave Clemmons
Faculty Member
Broadway veteran with roles in Les Misrables and Jekyll and Hyde. Founding faculty member and music supervisor, currently serving as Dean of The Humphreys School of Musical Theatre. Established the Dave Clemmons College Advisory Program for musical theater auditions.
Gavin Creel
Faculty Member
Tony Award-winning actor for Hello, Dolly! and original Broadway cast member of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Experienced educator and creator of original musical works, with extensive West End and Broadway performance credits including Waitress and The Book of Mormon.
Questions
What age groups participate in your programs?
Our programs serve young performers aged 14-25 with varying experience levels from beginner to pre-professional training.
Do you offer international programs?
While based in New York, we conduct master classes and workshops across the US and internationally with faculty traveling globally for training sessions.
How do scholarships work?
Need-based scholarships cover full or partial tuition costs, funded through donor support and merchandise sales. Applications require financial documentation and artistic statements.
What makes your training unique?
Our collaborative approach emphasizes artistic growth through faculty mentorship, combining technical training with creative exploration in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Can students specialize in specific disciplines?
Yes, our summer intensives offer focused tracks in acting technique, dance training, and camera-specific performance while maintaining interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Are there performance opportunities?
All programs include showcase performances for family and industry professionals, with select students participating in public productions during training sessions.
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