In partnership with Peoria Park District
Disney’s Shrek Kids
◦ Ages 7-13yrs
Full production of Shrek Kids with lights, sound, costumes and set!
Shrek Kids is a shortened version of the Broadway Musical “Shrek”. This is an actual licensed show by MTI and will be presented with costumes and sets at Lakeview Recreation Center. Number of performances are dependent on size of the cast. Auditions are just for role assignments. Auditions are held early so that costumes can be prepared.
AUDITIONS (June 22 & June 23) @ Lakeview Recreation Center
Audition Signup Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AF2DA4FE3-63984707-papas
Please prepare a song that is a minute or less to sing. You may use a karaoke track or sing without music. Those auditioning will be free to leave after they sing.
Those auditioning only need to come to one of the dates.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Camp dates:
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10 9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech night:
Friday, July 17th 6pm - 8pm
Possible tech Saturday morning, July 18 @ 10am
Shows @ Lakeview Recreation Center Gymnasium
Saturday evening, July 18
Possible show Sunday, July 19 @ 2pm if needed due to cast size.
Cost: $140.00 Park District
$65 Costume/Tech fee to PAPAS

Auditions for our award winning competitive show choirs! Soundwave is for students extorting grades 9 - 12 and Vocal Velocity is open to students grades 4 - 8.
Find out more at our Information meeting
Thursday, June 18th @ 5:30pm at Lakeview Recreation Center.
Auditions June 24th 4:30pm - 6:30pm











Focusing on Singing, Dancing, Acting & Performing skills! This Music Theater Troupe will be a part of Zombie Prom, Jolly Holiday Adventure as well as build a 15 - 20 minute original musical to present at competitions. They will also create a Spring Showcase cabaret style show where students will be involved both in the production and performing!

Our Spotlight Singers and Musicmaniacs classes are a great way to give your budding performer a start in singing & dancing!
All classes are held at Lakeview Recreation Center
1013 W Lake Av
Peoria, IL 61614
At Peoria Area Performing Arts School, we are dedicated to providing quality education in Music, Acting and Musical Theater. We believe that solid training in music and theater can enhance a student their entire life. PAPAS also strives to offer a safe space for students of all abilities.
Our students have garnered many scholarships and acceptances to competitive Theater and Musical Theater schools upon graduation. Otterbein University, Belmont University, Point Park University, Rider University, Ohio Northern University, Indiana University, Oklahoma City University, Missouri State University, Ball State, Viterbo University, Slippery Rock University, Oakland University, Texas Christian University to name a few. Many wonderful scholarships are available for higher education for students with training in Music and Theater.


Fun Show Choir for every age! Our advanced groups feature competitive show choir and A Cappella groups

Offering a Children's Theater Program and Acting/Improv for the experienced Actor

Our Annual Summer Musical Theater Institute is open to students through
age 21
Your support and contributions will enable us to provide scholarships for students as well as raise funds for live music, sets and studio improvements. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!
PAPAS desires to offer quality performing arts to every student, regardless of financial means. Your sponsorship can offer a student a great opportunity to develop their gifts and talents and you can advertise your business at the same time.


We offer Vocal Music, Show Choir & Acting instruction for students of all ages
1013 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614, United States
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