THE ACADEMY THEATRE
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
THE ACADEMY THEATRE is highlighted as an inclusive performing arts venue that offers both engaging live shows and comprehensive theater programs for children and adults. It provides a supportive and patient environment for individuals to learn and perform on stage, fostering confidence while also contributing positively to the local community.
Key Highlights
- ✓Provides an enjoyable and supportive environment for children participating in programs (Review 1).
- ✓Offers fun live shows, noted by a reviewer who attended a concert (Review 2, 4).
- ✓Features theater programs available for both children and adults (Review 3).
- ✓Showcases amazing performances by young local talent, specifically young male teens singing popular songs (Review 4).
- ✓Welcomes individuals of all experience levels to learn how to perform on stage (Review 5).
- ✓Staff and students are consistently described as kind and patient, particularly beneficial for new participants (Review 1).
Standout Features
- ⭐**Supportive Learning Environment**: Staff and students are consistently praised for being kind and patient, which is crucial for those learning to perform (Review 1).
- ⭐**Inclusive Performance Opportunities**: The theatre actively encourages and assists 'anyone' to learn and perform on stage, creating rewarding experiences (Review 5).
- ⭐**Community Contribution**: Attending shows or participating in programs directly supports a 'wonderful cause' within the community (Review 2).
- ⭐**Variety of Performances**: Beyond traditional plays, they host concerts featuring popular music performed by young local talent (Review 4).
Perfect For
Ideal For
Price & Value
No specific pricing details for shows or programs are available from these reviews.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information regarding food and drink policies is available from these reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information regarding parking facilities is available from these reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •No information regarding typical crowd levels or busy times is available from these reviews.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety measures or features were mentioned in the reviews.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Children's Drama Preparatory Academy (CDPA)
Yearly tuition: $75.00 (covers October through March), Weekly Dues: $5 every weekDuration: October through March
Program to prepare younger boys and girls, focusing on child development and social behavior, at age-appropriate levels, for joining the JDCA or GDCA. Designed as a weekly meeting where classroom and basic fundamentals of social and behavioral skills are enhanced through a specialized curriculum.
Includes:
- •Classroom setting: beginning art
- •Classroom setting: literature
- •Classroom setting: music
- •Classroom setting: dance
- •Classroom setting: child's play-acting and children's theatre skills
Girls Drama Club Academy (GDCA)
Yearly Tuition: $125 (covers August–May), Weekly Dues: $5/weekDuration: Mid-August through end of May (includes a two-week holiday break)
Weekly dynamic membership program empowering young women through the arts, leadership, and community. Offers immersive education in acting, theater, improv, vocals, and literature, alongside essential life-building and leadership skills.
Includes:
- •Arts Education: Training in acting, vocals, improv, theatre, and literature
- •Leadership & Life Skills: Confidence, self-discipline, productivity, and character development
- •Community & Friendship: A supportive space to grow, collaborate, and make lasting friendships
- •Preparation for the Future: Skills for high school, college, and the workforce
Junior Drama Club Academy (JDCA)
Yearly Tuition: $125 (covers August–May), Weekly Dues: $5/weekDuration: Mid-August through end of May (includes a two-week holiday break)
Weekly dynamic membership program empowering young men through the arts, leadership, and community. Offers immersive education in acting, theater, improv, vocals, and literature, alongside essential life-building and leadership skills.
Includes:
- •Arts Education: Training in acting, vocals, improv, theatre, and literature
- •Leadership & Life Skills: Confidence, self-discipline, productivity, and character development
- •Community & Friendship: A supportive space to grow, collaborate, and make lasting friendships
- •Preparation for the Future: Skills for high school, college, and the workforce
Summer Drama Program (SDP)
Not available in contentDuration: 8-week program
An exciting opportunity to explore the world of theater. No experience needed, no auditions required. The story is shaped around the cast, making every performance truly original.
Includes:
- •Everyone gets a role
- •Hands-on learning (acting, direction, coaching through rehearsals)
- •A script crafted for the cast
- •Meet twice a week with fun, creative activities to build confidence and friendships
- •Rehearse under the guidance of experienced directors in a welcoming, low-pressure environment
- •Perform in a thrilling final production at the end of 8 weeks
Adult Drama Program (ADP)
Participation Program fee of $50Duration: Begins October 8th, 2025 (approximate production date March 2026)
A no-pressure, social, and fun/friend-making experience for adults with a hidden passion for being on stage. Program for those who have always wanted to participate in community theatre but have been too afraid, too shy, or too busy. Cast members are not professionals and have very little to no experience. Rehearsals are guided at the pace level of the cast members.
Includes:
- •One-on-one interaction with the director
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Saturday Nite Jamz Concert Series
Regular series, no specific dates provided
Not available in content
A concert series promoting and supporting local musicians, offering an intimate setting to bring live entertainment to the community, fostering community, neighborhood, family, and local artists.
📅Booking Policy
- • CDPA Enrollment Deadline: October 2nd, 2023
- • GDCA Enrollment Deadline: August 18, 2025
- • GDCA Program Start Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- • JDCA Enrollment Deadline: August 18, 2025
- • JDCA Program Start Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- • ADP Enrollment Deadline: October 1st
- • ADP Program Start Date: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
- • No auditions for any particular role in any production for any child
- • No prior experience expected for interested youth
- • All youth members are guaranteed a role in any given production
- • CDPA Maximum Attendance: Since this academy only meets once a week, maximum attendance is required.
- • CDPA Dues Policy: Keeping current on members' weekly dues as much as possible.
- • GDCA/JDCA Maximum Attendance: Weekly meetings are essential.
- • GDCA/JDCA Student Work Hours: Minimum 4 hours per month volunteering at Academy Theatre events.
- • GDCA/JDCA Timely Dues: Stay current on weekly dues.
- • GDCA/JDCA Respecting Bylaws: Uphold the Academy’s expectations and values.
- • Members of the Academy Theatre are required to work and volunteer at events and other activities (Café, fundraisers, ushers, welcoming, box office sales).
- • Members help in clean up and general upkeep of the facility (mopping, sweeping, trash emptying, dusting, vacuuming).
- • The Academy Theatre observes traditional values: being professional and cordial, smiling and welcoming, extending salutations, acknowledging adults, making eye contact, shaking hands, offering seats, opening doors.
- • Members are educated and instructed on proper stance and posture, proper voice levels, appropriate conversations and behaviors in public settings.
- • Personal hygiene and dressing appropriately for different activities and functions by following an expected dress code for each activity or event is expected.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Carol Esparza
2 years agoMy son started and enjoys going. The staff and students are kind and patient. I am so happy to have found this place. What a blessing 🙂
Mike Savarese
2 years agoGreat place to catch a fun show and support a wonderful cause. Truly a great addition to the community!
Lindsay Bateman
8 months agoGreat theater program for kids and adults!
Sara Valdez
6 years agoEnjoyed a concert of young male teens singing to popular songs of yesterday. It was an amazing performance. Love the Academy Theater.
Techno-Guy
5 years agoThis is a place where anyone is welcomed to perform on stage they help you learn how to perform and is truly rewarding when you perform in front of your friends and family.