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SB27 Performance Academy: Title to Be Announced

$310
Calendar Mar 15, 2027 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Title To Be Announced

Grades 5-8 • March 15-20, 2027 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $300 Subscribers/$310 Non-subscribers

Auditions, Friday March 12, 4:00-6:00 PM
Class, March 15-18, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class, March 19, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (performance at 5:00 PM)
Class, March 20, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (performance at 11:00 AM)

We can't announce the title just yet, but we know you will have a great time going under the sea for this "fin"tastic tale. Auditions will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 12, to determine role assignment. All students enrolled must attend auditions.

Performances are at 5:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 19, and Sat., Mar. 20 at 11:00 AM. Each student receives 2 complimentary tickets to the performance of his or her choice. Additional tickets may be purchased for $6 each online at dmplayhouse.com beginning Mar. 1. Seating is general admission.

SB27 The Stories of Drew Daywalt

$195
Calendar Mar 15, 2027 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 1-2 • March 15-19, 2027 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Unleash your inner artist and step into the hilarious world of Drew Daywalt’s books. Bring colorful characters to life, from the dramatic crayons of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, to the legendary warriors of Rock Paper Scissors. Play theatre games, act out favorite stories, and create colorful props and backdrops. We'll have a  "share-formance" on the final day for family and friends!

SB26 Under the Sea

$195
Calendar Mar 15, 2027 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Imagine This!

Grades PreK-Kind (Students MUST turn 5 by 9/14/2026) • March 15-19, 2027 • 9:30-11:30 AM • $185 Subscribers/$195 Non-subscribers

Dive into a magical underwater adventure and bring the ocean to life through music, movement, and imagination! Explore vibrant coral reefs, find fishy friends, and act out watery tales. Share favorite moments with parents on the final day!

SP27 Broadway Dreams Session A

$165
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

PreK-Kindergarten (children must be kindergarten eligible in fall 2026) • Saturdays, 9:00-9:55 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027 • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Explore storytelling through singing and movement in this fun, creative introduction to musical theatre. Parents are invited to come sing and dance with us on the final day of class!

SP27 Broadway Dreams Session B

$165
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

PreK-Kindergarten (children must be kindergarten eligible in fall 2026) • Saturdays, 9:00-9:55 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027 • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Explore storytelling through singing and movement in this fun, creative introduction to musical theatre. Parents are invited to come sing and dance with us on the final day of class!

SP27 Broadway Bound

$260
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 9:45 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 3-4 • Saturdays, 9:45-11:45 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027 * • $250 Subscribers/$260 Non-subscribers

Learn musical theatre show tunes and add basic choreography in a fun yet professional atmosphere. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 15th at 11:00 AM 

SP27 Broadway Stars

$265
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

BROADWAY STARS

Grades 5-7 • Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027 * • $255 Subscribers/$265 Non-subscribers

Love to sing, dance and act? This is the class for you! Learn musical theatre show tunes and scenes that come alive with choreography and acting technique. Participate in our spring musical revue for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 15th at 11:00 AM

SP27 Broadway Troupers Session A

$165
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027* • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Children explore singing and movement in this fun, creative, explorative class centered around musical theatre. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 15th at 11:00 AM 





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