Performing Arts Academy
“Some children seem ‘born to entertain’ while others simply love to sing, act and express their creativity; there is an important place for everyone in Plaza Theatrical’s Performing Arts Academy!”
– Kevin Harrington, Producer, Plaza Theatricals
Spring and Summer 2023 Performance Workshop Productions
Where do you perform your musicals?
Tech Rehearsals and Performances are held at our beautiful Plaza Broadway Long Island Theatre
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 599-6870
Rehearsals and Classes are held at our Lynbrook studio
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc.
34 Forest Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 599-6870
What is the audition process for musicals?
Every child who is able to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule will be cast in the show. We do NOT cut any child from the production. For the “audition” and “callback” process, we strive to make every child feel relaxed and comfortable.
Audition Process
The first “audition” is private. Your child will sing for the director, stage manager, and musical director. They can sing a song from a show they have already appeared in, they can sing a song they have learned in school, or they can sing a section of a song they choose provided they bring the sheet music for the musical director to play from (usually about 32 measures). Song suggestions include the following age appropriate pieces: Do-Re-Me (The Sound of Music), My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music), I Won’t Grow Up (Peter Pan), Tomorrow (Annie), etc.
Callback Process
Every child will be invited to “callbacks”. At the callbacks, which are held in small groups, students will be taught some musical excerpts from the show and will be asked to read some lines from the show. The entire callback process is supportive and encouraging. It is NOT competitive.
Preparation
Although a child does not need to prepare for the audition and callback process, they may want to practice their audition song. In addition, they can familiarize themselves with the music and dialogue by watching the movie version of the show.
What are the participation fees?
Classes
Musical Theatre classes participation fees vary based on sessions. Participation fees for classes can be found on the registration form!
Fully-Staged Musicals
Returning Students: $450.00 (includes DVD digital download of the performance, costumes*, and a souvenir script (for Elementary and Middle School Students only)
New Students: $495.00 (includes script, DVD digital download of the performance, costumes*, and a souvenir script (for Elementary and Middle School Students only)
Sibling Discount: A 10% discount will be applied to the second sibling’s participation fee.
Full Payment is due at the first rehearsal.
Are there any additional fees for costumes and tickets?
Costumes
Although costumes are provided as part of the participation fee, students may have to supply basic items (shirt, shoes, socks, etc.)
Tickets
For the culminating performances for family and friends, each person entering the theatre must have a ticket.
Ticket Prices:
- Broadway Kids: $5.00
- Performance Workshop (Grades 3-5): $10.00
- Performance Workshop (Grades 6-8): $10.00
- Performance Workshop (Grades 9-12): $15.00
Policies for Plaza Theatrical’s Performing Arts Academy
- All auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals (until tech/dress rehearsals) will be held at Plaza Theatrical’s Rehearsal Studio, 34 Forest Ave, Lynbrook, NY, 11563.
- The full participation fee is due at the first rehearsal. Students may not take home their scripts until payment is received.
- For some productions, Plaza is required to return the libretto/vocal books to the licensing houses. In this case, students will be required to submit a $30.00 script deposit. Once the script is returned in good condition (erased of all notes), the deposit will be returned.
- Plaza has the right to use photos and videos of rehearsals and performances for marketing purposes.
- No refund or credit is given for missed rehearsals or for any students who withdraw from the program at any time.
- There are no make-up sessions due to inclement weather, student illness, or teacher illness.
- Plaza Theatricals is not responsible for the loss of personal items.
- Plaza Theatricals reserves the right to combine, cancel or close classes. In the unlikely event of a production workshop being canceled, pro-rated tuition will be refunded.
- Parents, siblings, and friends are not permitted to visit rehearsals.
- Attire: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and jazz shoes or lightweight sneakers.
- All students have the option of wearing a mask at rehearsals and performances.
- If desired, students may bring their own marked water bottles. No food, candy, or gum is permitted in the rehearsal studio and performance venue.
Additional Questions?
If you additional questions please feel free to email us at paa.plaza@gmail.com and a Plaza representative will get back to you.
The Plaza Legacy Robe
To acknowledge our Performing Arts Academy performers, on the opening night of each show, the cast members participate in the Ceremony of the Legacy Robe! This ceremony is steeped in the long-standing Broadway tradition.

Plaza Performing Arts Academy Gallery









Plaza’s Performing Arts Academy Production History
Productions are listed by the academic calendar year.
2022-2023
The Addams Family (Younger at Part)
The Addams Family (Young at Part)
The Addams Family (School Edition)
Disney’s Frozen KIDS
Disney’s Frozen JR
A Chorus Line (Teen Edition)
2021-2022
Les Miserables
Matilda Jr.
Annie Kids
Seussical the Musical
Seussical Jr.
Seussical Kids
Newsies
Newsies Jr.
The Wizard of Oz
2020-2021
Willy Wonka KIDS
Disney’s Descendants
Legally Blonde
2019-2020
Spring Awakening*
Into the Woods Jr.*
Into the Woods*
101 Dalmatians Kids
High School Musical Jr.
Frozen Kids
Frozen Jr.
You Can’t Stop the Beat (Musical Revue)
The Show Must Go On (Musical Revue)
*Studio Series
2018-2019
A Charlie Brown Christmas*
Lion King Kids
Lion King Jr.
Chicago
Shrek Jr.
Beauty & the Beast Jr.
Little Mermaid Jr. (Grades 3-5)
Little Mermaid Jr. (Grades 6-8)
Mamma Mia
*Studio Series
2017-2018
Heathers*
Willy Wonka Kids
Grease
Beauty & the Beast Jr.
Annie Kids
Addams Family Jr.
Godspell*
Aladdin Kids
Once on This Island Jr.
Tommy
*Studio Series
2016-2017
Spelling Bee*
13*
Jungle Book Kids
Hairspray Jr.
Hairspray
Seussical Kids
Seussical Jr.
Carrie*
Camp Rock
Rent
*Studio Series
2015-2016
A Year With Frog & Toad Kids
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Once Upon a Mattress
Cinderella Kids
Once Upon a Mattress Jr.
All Shook Up Jr.
All Shook Up
2014–2015
Aladdin Kids
Legally Blonde Jr.
Legally Blonde
101 Dalmatians Kids
Shrek Jr.
Anything Goes Jr.
Anything Goes
2013–2014
The Jungle Book Kids
Willy Wonka Kids
Once on This Island Jr.
Honk Jr.
Carrie
The Addams Family Jr.
The Addams Family
2012–2013
A Year With Frog & Toad Kids
Annie Kids
The Little Mermaid Jr.
High School Musical 2 Jr.
Seussical Jr.
2011–2012
Storybook Theatre I
101 Dalmatians Kids
The Aristocats Kids
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Into the Woods Jr.
Oklahoma Jr.
Songs for A New World
Tommy
Rent
2010-2011
Storybook Theatre I
Storybook Theatre II
Cinderella Kids
13
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
High School Musical Jr.
Camp Rock
Rent
Seussical
2009-2010
Storybook Theatre I
Storybook Theatre II
Starmites
Grease
Cabaret
2008-2009
Honk Jr.
Willy Wonka Jr.
Anything Goes
Urinetown
2007-2008
Seussical Jr.
Dear Edwina Jr.
Pippin
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