Where Creativity Takes Center Stage

Empowering students through theatre & Music in Middletown and beyond.

WHO WE ARE

At the Performing Arts Academy (PAA), we believe every student deserves the chance to shine. Since 2000, we’ve helped young performers build confidence, creativity, and character… on stage and in life.

Serving over 290 students from more than a dozen surrounding communities, PAA offers year-round theatre productions, music lessons, and new dance opportunities for students of all ages.

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OUR VALUES

OUR MISSION

The Performing Arts Academy is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to educating, enriching, and empowering students through music education, performance opportunities, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that every student deserves the chance to shine—on stage and in life.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

Whether you’re just beginning or ready for your next big role, there’s a place for you at PAA.
Our Signature Offerings:
PRIME! (Grades 1–5) – Confidence-building youth theatre
BRAVO! (Grades 6–12) – Musical theatre for tweens & teens
MAINSTAGE! (HS–Adult) – Ambitious, community-wide productions
Private Music Lessons – Piano, voice, & more

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Support the PAA

Your generosity helps us keep tuition affordable, provide scholarships, and produce incredible shows for the community.

Make a one-time or monthly gift
Become a sponsor
Volunteer behind the scenes

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SEE WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING

We love PAA! This place is so special to our family. We have done plays with Kandy and Leah and piano lessons with Barb. We love all the staff and have loved seeing our kids connect with music and grow! PAA is such a gift to those in Middletown and nearby cities!

-Erin Magness

I’ve been doing shows here since 2017 and absolutely LOVE it! The directors and staff are amazing and all the actors and actresses are so talented! Every show they put on is wonderful to watch.

-Sofie Blanton