Theatre Productions
Welcome to APA's Theatre Productions page! See what performances & auditions we have on the way! Or keep scrolling to learn about what it means to participate in an APA Theatre Production.
Upcoming Performances & Auditions:
Check back this fall for our next production!
See The APA Summer Musical
Matilda Jr!
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous romp!
See It Live on August 15th @ 1pm or 6pm
@ The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Ticket Pricing through 8/14:
Adults 18+: $15
Youth 17 & under: $12
Children 3 and under are free if they are NOT occupying a seat.
Tickets purchased on 8/15 must be purchased at our venue at an increased rate. Adults are $20 and youth are $17.
About The APA Theatre Program:
Why choose APA drama and musical theatre courses?
– They help students prepare for our full musical/play productions found above!
– The Theatre arts is a great way for kids to meet new people with similar interests.
– Being in a group where everyone contributes and is supportive of sharing ideas can positively affect your child’s Creativity, Personal Development Social Development
– Performance options: While all students participate in exercises and games, when planning upcoming events, your budding thespian will be able to explore both aspects of putting on a show:
- Performer: There are no small parts! Each student will have the opportunity to put their skills into action by performing monologues and skits for APA events, or sharing short video of material they’ve written and performed for their family and friends.
- Behind the scenes: Theatre students will learn technical theatre skills and can gain valuable experience learning director, writer, and stage manager roles, as well as using their artistic skills to work on sets and stage makeup. Their art shines just as bright as a performer’s!
What to Expect From An APA Production AUDITION:
– In APA’s musical theatre programs all enrolled students will be cast in a role. We recommend signing up early, as slots fill up quickly.
What to Prepare for an audition:
- A 1-minute MEMORIZED cut of a song from a Broadway musical.
- All auditions must be sung to an instrumental track (no vocals). No accompanist will be provided.
- Please edit your track ahead of time to just play the portion of the song you need.
- Please email the edited track to [email protected]
About APA!
The Academy of Performing Arts (APA) is the largest performing arts school in Metro Milwaukee! We offer group dance, music, and theatre (drama/acting) classes to students ages 2-18, as well as private music lessons for students of any age! Our performing arts academy has two locations! Find us in Oak Creek and Franklin, Wisconsin. The Academy of Performing Arts has been in business since 2005, and is on a mission to build happy, healthy, responsible kids – through arts education. See you on the stage!