Arizona Broadway Theatre offers fall Academy for Young Performers

Arizona Broadway Theatre's Academy For Young Performers program is offering fall classes Sept. 22 and through Oct. 10.

Classes will meet for eight weeks from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. and involve acting, voice and movement.

Students receive training from local theater professionals, who have performed in ABT's main stage productions.

Open to ages 6-18 from throughout the Valley, enrollment is limited. Tuition is $225 per child for the eight-week session.

For information about Arizona Broadway Theatre's Academy for Young Performers, contact Joseph Martinez, academy director, at 623-776-8400, Ext. 111, or e-mail joe@azbroadwaytheatre.com

The Academy program introduces, instills and inspires young people to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through the education and exploration of theater skills.

In addition to enriching the lives of children through the performing arts, sponsoring an ABT Children's Academy production has several other benefits. For information about ABT's Academy or becoming a sponsor, contact Martinez.

ABT is south of West Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets, gift certificates, special events packages, information about the Academy of Young Performers, to become an ABT subscriber or to find out how ABT can customize a special event with catering services, call 623-776-8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com.