

Join us at 3300 Event Center on Thursday, May 21st for an evening of student produced works!
In partnership with Peoria Park District
Disney’s Shrek Kids
◦ Ages 7-13yrs
Full production of Shrek Kids with lights, sound, costumes and set! Rehearses 2 weeks in the mornings
Auditions at Lakeview Recreation Center:
▪ Monday, June 22nd 3:00pm - 5:00pm & Tuesday, June 23rd 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Camp Rehearsals at Lakeview Recreation Center
▪ July 6 - 17
Monday through Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
There will be dress rehearsal Friday evening, July 17th
▪ Shows June 18th-19th @ Lakeview Gymnasium
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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