Showcase Merges (7th-12th)
Showcase Merges is a bridge program held during the fall/winter and summer breaks. It allows students to stay connected with the theatre during school breaks. Students in this group will work collaboratively while working on stage character & development, choreography, voice projection, and working with props and a set. Students will showcase their talents at the end of the program.
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.
The Theory of Relativity – November 2022 – February 2023
From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life), The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Whether you’re allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical.
Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
Class Schedule
| Grades | 7th – 12th |
| Starts | Saturdays, November 12, 2022 |
| Time | Saturdays, 10am-1pm |
| Performance(s) | February 10-12, 2023 |
| Director | Miguel Oquendo |
| Registration and Costume Fee | $50 (includes costumes, alterations, costume makeup, show shirt – You will need to provide undergarments, tights/socks, shoes) (per show fee) |
| Show Cost | $225.00 |
| Total Program Fee | $275.00 |
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. Classes canceled by an instructor will be rescheduled (usually by adding a week to the program).
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 – Summer 2022: Big the Musical
Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become “big.” To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do “adult” things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end, he discovers that there’s much more to being an adult than he bargained for and learns that we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time.
