Acting Up! (3rd – 8th)
Acting Up! (3rd – 8th)
Acting Up! is designed for upper elementary students with or without experience in theatre. Students will learn to work collaboratively, learn the art of stage character & development, choreography, voice projection while singing and speaking, props, and working with a set. This program begins developing body awareness on stage and giving the confidence to express themselves. At the end of the program, students will showcase their new abilities on the stage.
Sibling discounts and multiple program discounts available. For information on scholarships and payment plans, please contact Academy Director, Danielle at Danielle@faopa.org. She can assist you with financial needs and questions.
Fall 2026: Mary Poppins Jr.
Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
Class Schedule
| Grades | 3rd – 8th grades |
| Starts |
TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS: August 25, 2026 THURSDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS: August 20, 2026 |
| Rehearsal Times |
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm OR Thursdays, 5:00-7:00pm (only one class per week) |
| Performance(s) |
TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS: November 6-8, 2026 THURSDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS: November 13-15, 2026 |
| Auditions |
Please be sure to register and submit your audition. Auditioning does not automatically enroll you in the show. Please plan to attend class even before roles are assigned. We’ll be learning music, choreography, and other elements of the production throughout the process, so every class is a valuable opportunity to learn, participate, and prepare for the show. Auditions are due: August 29, 2026 by 6pm Auditions are a video recording of you singing a one-minute song of your choice. Please slate: state your name, age, roles interested in, and what song you are singing. Complete an audition form and upload in the Dropbox as well. Audition Form: Audition Form – Click to Print TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS DROPBOX: Auditions Dropbox THURSDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS DROPBOX: Auditions Dropbox |
| Director(s) | Heather Stump and Kathryn Stump |
| Total Program Fee | $295 plus service fee |
Payment and Refund Policy
All monies paid toward Florida Academy of Performing Arts programs are non-refundable. If special circumstances force a student to drop out before the end of the program, the program fee will be pro-rated and the balance will be held as credit on your account to be used for merchandise or other programs.
Social Media Release Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
FAOPA has instituted policies and procedures to combat bullying and bullying behavior, which may include but not be limited to name calling, harassment of another student causing physical or verbal harm, and any negative behavior that is repetitive and intentional. While FAOPA will not tolerate bullying of any kind, all incidents will be evaluated individually to determine a resolution. If any incident warrants the removal of the child from the program, we will not issue a refund and special consideration will need to be made to allow the child to participate in future FAOPA programs.
Past Production – Spring 2026: Aladdin Jr.
Past Production – Fall 2025: Beetlejuice Jr.
