$ 270.00 |
Continuing Improvisation Ages 18+
Evening Group Class
Already taken an improv class or two? Continuing improv gives you the opportunity to build on those experiences, take bigger risks, learn new techniques, and gain more onstage confidence. Laughter, joy, and camaraderie included!
**Must be a returning Metropolis student or have equivalent improv experience
This course ends with a performance for families and friends! |
Jun 08, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026 |
$ 225.00 |
Beginning Improvisation Ages 18+
Evening Group Class
Want to laugh your way through an exciting learning experience? Want to gain confidence thinking on your feet? Want to sharpen your teamwork skills? Improv is the place to do it! Beginner students will learn about the fundamentals of improv through exercises, games, and scenes made up on the fly!
This course ends with a performance for families and friends!
**Unable to commit to the whole session? Drop-in on a class for only $25! |
Jun 10, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026 |
$ 270.00 |
Sunny Beijing **By Invitation Only
Evening Ensemble Practice
Metropolis resident improv ensemble. You see, Beijing is a famously smoggy city.
This course ends with a performance for families and friends!
**Unable to commit to the whole session? Drop-in on a class for only $25 |
Jun 10, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026 |
$ 120.00 |
Acting Intensive Ages 14-17
Evening Group Class - 6 Weeks
Grow what you know in this acting class designed for experienced youth! With a range of scenework, improvisation, character exploration, and more, actors are sure to leave this class with new tools and a better appreciation for their skills.
This class ends with an in-class showcase for family and friends! |
Jun 11, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 |
$ 180.00 |
Acting Exploration Ages 7-9
Evening Group Class
Explore acting and theater in this basics and beyond class! Try warm-up exercises, play theater games, dive into a scene, and learn all that your voice and body can do.
This class ends in an in-class showcase for family and friends! |
Jun 16, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026 |
$ 180.00 |
Acting Adventures Ages 10-13
Evening Group Class
Explore acting and theater in this basics and beyond class! Try warm-up exercises, play theater games, dive into a scene, and learn all that your voice and body can do.
This class ends in an in-class showcase for family and friends! |
Jun 16, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026 |
$ 80.00 |
Audition Bootcamp A Ages 9-13
Evening Group Class - 4 Weeks
Learn the tips and tricks of a successful audition like monologue selection, resume preparation, and more! Most importantly, learn how to find success in your audition even if you don't recieve the casting you had hoped for. |
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026 |
$ 60.00 |
Audition Bootcamp B Ages 9-13
Evening Group Class - 3 Weeks
Learn the tips and tricks of a successful audition like monologue selection, resume preparation, and more! Most importantly, learn how to find success in your audition even if you don't recieve the casting you had hoped for. |
Aug 06, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026 |
$ 180.00 |
Improv Stars Ages 8-11
Evening Group Class
Students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation and beyond through a variety of games and exercises each week. With the goal of creating collaborative, imaginative, and playful storytellers, students will also gain the confidence to say "yes, and" to any obstacle laid out before them. |
Jun 16, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026 |
$ 180.00 |
Improv Ensemble Ages 12-16
Evening Group Class
Students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation and beyond through a variety of games and exercises each week. With the goal of creating collaborative, imaginative, and playful storytellers, students will also gain the confidence to say "yes, and" to any obstacle laid out before them. |
Jun 16, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026 |
Lights Up! Songs of Summer $ 325.00 |
Lights Up! Songs of Summer Ages 6-9
1 Week Half Day Camp
School's out for summer! Join us for a collection of songs and scenes all about summer sun and all things fun!
Performance: Friday, June 12th at 12pm in the theater |
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 |
Curtains Up! Just You Wait $ 475.00 |
Curtains Up! Just You Wait Ages 10-14
1 Week Full Day Camp
Don't throw away your shot to celebrate the work of the one-and-only Lin Manuel Miranda! From Hamilton to In the Heights, Encanto to Mufasa, it's time to rise up and join the fun!
Performance: Saturday, June 13th at 10:30am in the theater |
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 |
A Lights Up Trip to Oz (Full) $ 290.00 |
A Lights Up Trip to Oz Ages 5-8
1 Week Half Day Camp
Follow the yellow brick road to a week of your Ozian favorites! From The Wizard of Oz to the Broadway musical turned box office hit, Wicked! Your future is unlimited in this little trip to Oz.
Performance: Friday, June 19th at 12:30pm in room 202 |
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026 |
A Curtains Up Trip to Oz (Full) $ 435.00 |
A Curtains Up Trip to Oz Ages 9-14
1 Week Full Day Camp
Defy gravity in this collection of songs and scenes from the classic Wizard of Oz and broadway musical turned box office hit, Wicked! We're off to see the wizard in this week of Ozian fun!
Performance: Friday, June 19th at 3:30pm and 5pm in room 202 |
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026 |
Lights Up! Warm Up to Dinosaurs Before Dark $ 290.00 |
Lights Up! Warm Up for Dinosaurs Before Dark Ages 6-9
1 Week Half Day Camp
Musicals take a lot of work! From auditions, to costumes, to props, there are so many ways to share your talents. Get ready for our production of Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark by getting a head start on audition preparation, creating props to be used in the production, and more!
Presentation: Friday, June 26th at 12:30pm in room 202 |
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 |
Fun in the Footlights! Another Trip to Oz $ 435.00 |
Fun in the Footlights! Another Trip to OZ Ages 6-13
1 Week Full Day Camp
Join us for a trip somewhere beyond the rainbow for a celebration of all things Oz! With songs from The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, campers will be transported to Oz for more than one short day!
Performance: Friday, June 26th at 3:30pm and 5pm in room 202 |
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 |
Little Lights Up! Seuss-a-palooza $ 400.00 |
Little Lights Up! Seuss-a-palooza Ages 4-5
2 Week Half Day Camp
It's a Wubbulous World with Dr. Seuss and his collection of kooky characters. Whether eating Green Eggs and Ham, playing games with the Cat in the Hat, or listening for Whos with Horton, who knows where these campers will go!
Performance: Saturday, July 11th at 10am in the theater |
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026 |
Lights Up! Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS $ 600.00 |
Lights Up! Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS Ages 6-9
3 Week Half Day Camp
Adapted from Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning book series, join Jack and Annie on an adventure of Jurassic proportions. While reading a book about dinosaurs, their treehouse takes flight, swirling through time to a mysterious jungle. With a "ROAR" they learn they are not alone and must find a way to get home!
Performance: Thursday, July 16th at 6pm and Friday, July 17th at 4:30pm in the theater |
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 |
Curtains Up! Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR $ 900.00 |
Curtains Up! Disney's Alice Wonderland JR Ages 10-14
3 Week Full Day Camp
Take a trip through the rabbit whole with Alice in this musical adaption of the classic Disney animated film. Journey through Wonderland and meet a collection of classic characters like the sneaky Cheshire Cat, the kooky Mad Hatter, and mysterious Caterpillar. Let's hope Alice can keep her head despite the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts?
Performance: Saturday, July 18th at 10am and Sunday, July 19th at 10am in the theater |
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 |
Lights Up! Raining Cats and Dogs $ 290.00 |
Lights Up: Raining Cats and Dogs Ages 5-8
1 Week Half Day Camp
With songs and scenes from musical favorites like 101 Dalmations, The Aristocats, Oliver and Company, and more, campers will make new friends fur-ever while creating a paw-some story!
Performance: Friday, July 18th at 1pm in room 202 |
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 |
Little Lights Up! Animal Adventures $ 400.00 |
Little Lights Up! Animal Adventures Ages 4-5
2 Week Half Day Camp
So many of our favorite stories have animals in them! Whether in a jungle, under the sea, or across the savannah - there are so many animal adventures to have! Bringing in songs from some of our favorite animal stories, campers are sure to go wild!
Performance: Saturday, August 1st at 10am in the theater |
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 |
Lights Up! Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS (2 Seats Left) $ 600.00 |
Lights Up! Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS Ages 6-9
3 Week Half Day Camp
Feel the jungle rhythm in this musical adaption of the classic Disney animated film. Join Mowgli, a human child, and his panther friend, Bagheera on their journey through the jungle. Meet a collection of unique animal characters - Kaa the snake, Baloo the bear, Shere Khan the Tiger, King Louie the Orangutan and his band of monkeys, and more!
Performance: Friday, August 7th at 4:30pm and Saturday, August 8th at 10am in the theater |
Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026 |
Curtains Up! Disney's High School Musical 2 JR (Full) $ 900.00 |
Curtains Up! Disney's High School Musical 2 JR Ages 10-14
3 Week Full Day Camp
What time is it? Summer time! The East High Wildcats take on summer jobs at the Lava Springs Country Club, discovering that Sharpay still reigns supreme. Can the team work it out and still have a great summer? Jump in to find out!
Performance: Saturday, August 8th at 6pm and Sunday, August 9th at 10am in the theater |
Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026 |
Lights Up! And Viewers Like You $ 290.00 |
Lights Up! And Viewers Like You Ages 5-8
1 Week Half Day Camp
PBS Kids classics converge in this celebration of education and entertainment. With songs and activities centered around characters from Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Arthur, and more, campers will have the opportunity to learn and play together while creating a performance to share!
Performance: Saturday, August 8th at 12:00pm in room 202 |
Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026 |
Lights Up! It's Good to Be Bad (Full) $ 325.00 |
Lights Up! It's Good to Be Bad Ages 6-9
1 Week Half Day Camp
Don't villains get some of the coolest songs and costumes? There is no denying - sometimes it's good to be bad! Through songs and scenes from your favorite musicals and movies, get to know dip your toe into the dark side and have fun along the way!
Performance: Friday, August 14th at 12:30pm in the theater |
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026 |
Curtains Up! Jellicle Ball $ 475.00 |
Curtains Up! Jellicle Ball Ages 10-14
1 Week Full Day Camp
Based on T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", Andrew Llyod Webber's Cats is about a group of "Jellicle" cats vying for their chance at a new life. Known for its grand dance numbers and unique characters, there is a lot to love about this underappreciated musical.
Performance: Friday, August 14th at 3:30pm in the theater |
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026 |
Wizard of Oz MAINSTAGE (Coming Soon) |
Wizard of Oz REHEARSAL CAMP Ages 9-17
2 Week Full Day Camp
In a first-of-its-kind production for Metropolis, youth actors and Metropolis School students are invited to audition for the mainstage's Wizard of Oz!
Following auditions on April 4th, youth will be invited to join a 2-week camp where they will learn their music, choreography, and staging Monday through Friday before joining the rest of the cast one weekend weekend day a week.
Actors 15-17 have the additional opportunity to lead their peers as Music Supervisor, Dance Captain, and Script Supervisor with mentorship from the creative team. The cast members selected for these roles will NOT be charged tuition in thanks for their extra efforts and leadership.
Following the two-week rehearsal camp, the entire cast will meet in the evenings for tech week.
**Please Note: Acceptance into the cast and camp includes the commitment of all Wizard of Oz performances. Those accepted will recieve a $250 tuition credit towards a future enrollment.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please prepare 32 bars (roughly 1min) of a song. You must bring your own sheet music of the song in a binder to give to the accompanist in the room. The song should be in the style of the show. It should represent the character you're auditioning for, and be a song you're very familiar with. EVERYONE MUST ALSO SIGN UP FOR THE DANCE AUDITION PART OF THE DAY FROM 1:45-2:00pm ON APRIL 4TH.
Audition Sign Up Link
Audition Form Link
Camp Tuition (upon casting): $500
Rehearsal Camp: June 15-28, Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm + 1 weekend day a week 10am-4pm
Tech Rehearsals: Tuesday June 30th-July 11th Times TBD
Performance Compensation: $250 tuition credit towards a future enrollment
Performances: Thursdays-Sundays starting July 12th through August 9th, performance times vary |
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 |
Chicago: Teen Edition (Coming Soon) |
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM - Chicago: Teen Edition Ages 14-18
Pre-Professional Production
In this Broadway and Box Office hit, Roxie Hart is sent to prison after murdering a faithless lover. Follow Roxie as she and the other Merry Murderesses struggle for the spotlight from behind bars. With classic songs like "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango", we can't wait for the roaring twenties to hit our stage!
Audition Requirements
- Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show to be accompanied by a karaoke track.
- Karaoke tracks can be played from a provided device or emailed in advance to [email protected]
- Dance Audition Combination - Tutorial Video Linked in Red
- All auditionees are expected to have reviewed and learned beforehand. Practice will be necessary before your audition day.
Audition Days
May 15th: 5-8:30pm Vocal Auditions Day 1 + Dance call 6-6:30pm
May 16th: 1-4:30pm Vocal Audition Day 2 + Dance call from 2-2:30pm
Audition Sign-up - Every auditionee must sign up for a vocal AND dance audition slot.
Audition Form - Every auditionee must complete this form before their audition slot.
Callbacks: Sunday, May 17th from 1-4pm - by invitation only
Rehearsals: June 29th-August 8th, Tuesdays-Fridays 4:30-7:30pm and Sundays 1:30-4:30pm
Tech: August 10th-12th 4pm-9pm
Performances: August 13th at 7pm, August 14th at 7pm, August 15th at 2pm and 7pm
Tuition: $500 |
Jun 22, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 |
$ 110.00 |
Chicago: Tech Edition A Ages 12-17
Evening Group Class - with returning instructor, Miss Lindy
Calling all crafty creatives! Learn and work alongside the designers and creative team for our production of Chicago: Teen Edition to create costumes, props, and pieces that will be used in the rehearsals and performances August 13-15th.
The excitement continues in session B, August 10-15th! |
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 |
$ 220.00 |
Chicago: Tech Edition B Ages 14-18
Pre-Professional Program - with returning instructor, Miss Lindy
Learn and work alongside industry professionals and peers to produce Chicago: Teen Edition on the Metropolis stage!
August 10-12th TECH 4pm-9pm
This year, assigned roles will determine call times to rehearsals and performances just like a professional production. The responsibilities of different roles will determine whether crew members will be called for the entire 5 hours or a portion of them.
All members of this crew must be available for the performances:
August 13th at 7pm
August 14th at 7pm
August 15th at 2pm and 7pm |
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026 |