Illusions: Masquerade
~ Sept. 10-12 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Death of Edgar Allan Poe
~ Oct. 22-24 & 29-31 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sun at 3pm
Halloween Shows
at 3pm, 7pm & 10pm
Mr. Spider's Extra Scary Halloween
~ Oct. 23 & 30 ~
Sat at 3pm
Babes in Toyland
~ Dec 10-12 & 17-19 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Comedy of Errors
~ Feb 18-20 & 25- 27 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sun at 3pm
Sat (26th only) at 3pm
Goldilocks & the Three Bears
~ Feb 19 ~
Sat at 3pm
Mother Tales
~ Mar 25-27 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
~ May 6-8 & 13-15 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
Performance Location:
APU's Grant Hall
E.R. Brown Auditorium
Tickets are $5-$10 and available at the door or by calling 677-7529.
For school show dates & times, please email
fieldtrips@tbatheatre.org
Classes
Our primary mission is in theatre education. We offer a variety of classes to the public from ages 5 to adult. Visit our Theatre Store page for details on current offerings.
We also work extensively within Anchorage-area schools with classes designed to enhance each teacher's curriculum. Educators, visit our page For Teachers and use theatre to energize your classroom.
TBA: Training Better Artists, Toward a Better Alaska!
Announcing our 2010 Summer Performing Arts Academy!
Simply The Best!
from the organization voted Alaska's Best Non-Profit and the Gold Standard in Family Fun by ADN readers
Now with expanded programming, offering many options to fit your summer plans.
Click here to download our Registration Form!
This is a 1MB .PDF
TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers, and technicians. With over 80 years of combined experience in youth arts education, our staff are the leaders in Performing Arts Education here in Anchorage. Led by Artistic Director Shane Mitchell, TBA staffers have more experience, more education and more fun! Under their mentorship students will be encouraged to explore the power theatre has to communicate ideas, inspire the imagination and bring people together. Don?t miss this opportunity for creative growth and absolute fun!
Actors, Advanced and Technical Academy dates listed include additional evening and Saturday hours for end-of-session performances.
Actors Academy: July 6 - August 1 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Performances are July 29, 30, 31, & August 1
With classes for students aged 8 - 18, this is a comprehensive program designed to help young people develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each Academy member will receive training in specialized areas of the performing arts including Acting, Stage Combat, Voice and Dance. Academy actors will each be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU Grant Hall.
Advanced Theatre Academy: June 29 - July 24 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Performances are July 22, 23 & 24
For the experienced and serious actor, minimum age 12 years. Advanced Academy students will train in an intensive performance program that allows them to find their artistic voices and develop their creative talents to their fullest potential. Each student will be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU Grant Hall. Prerequisites must be met and approved by the education committee to enroll. Email play@tbatheatre.org for more information.
Technical Theatre Academy: June 29 - August 1 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Mature students aged 14 - 18, our Academy Technicians will have the opportunity to train and work alongside theatre professionals from around the country in every area of technical theatre. This elite team will also be given the responsibility of running lights, sound and technical aspects for Advanced Academy and Actors Academy productions under the guidance of a professional Stage Manager.
Summer Academy classes and performances will be held at Alaska Pacific University Grant Hall
Academy Intensive - Musical Theatre Magic: June 15 - June 25 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $245.00
It's back and expanded for more music theatre fun! Our extremely popular Musical Theatre Intensive, once again directed by Anchorage's most critically acclaimed musical theatre director - Erin Dagon Mitchell. A full week of singing, dancing and acting! Culminating in the Friday Night Showcase, a special performance onstage to show off your skills. This intensive will meet at Grant Hall.
Academy Intensive - Comedy Improv: August 2 - August 6 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $135.00
Comic Maestro Wayne Mitchell and guest artists will lead students in techniques made popular on such shows as Whose Line is it Anyway? This exciting week culminates in the Friday Night Showcase, a special performance onstage to show off your skills.
Enhanced Programming for Summer Academy Students!
Continue the excitement after hours with this series of intensive workshops in performance, design, prop building and virtually every aspect of theatre production! Must be enrolled in Academy to participate. 25 student limit.
Play Production - Summer Academy: July 6 - July 28 Monday - Friday ♦ 3:45 - 5:00 PM ♦ $95
Play Production - Musical Theatre Intensive: June 15 - June 24 Monday - Friday ♦ 3:45 - 5:00 PM ♦ $55
Play Production - Improvisation Intensive: August 2 - August 5 Monday - Friday ♦ 3:45 - 5:00 PM ♦ $35
Imaginative Programming for our Youngest Artists!
Developed especially for students aged 5 - 7, this innovative program is designed to stimulate creativity and artistic expression in a creative and nurturing environment. Each session will culminate in a Saturday performance for family and friends.
Junior Academy: Storybook Theatre ♦ July 6 - July 29 Tuesday - Thursday♦ 4:00 - 5:15 PM ♦ $90
Registration materials for all classes are available as a downloadable .PDF via the link at the top of the page. Space is limited and our program sells out every year. CONTACT US NOW to reserve a spot for your student!
For further information please call 677-7529 or email us.
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Summer Academy - Single Student Cost is $395. Processing Fee applies for registrations after June 1st.
Processing Fee $25 for registrations received after June 1st.
Summer Academy - Two Students Cost is $740 (or $370 per student.) Discount not available for registrations received after June 1st.
Play Production Workshop: Summer Academy Cost is $95 per student. Multi-student discount does not apply.
Junior Academy: Storybook Theatre Cost is $90 per student. Multi-student discount does not apply.
Intensive I - Musical Theatre Magic Cost is $245. Multi-student discount does not apply.
Musical Theatre Magic - After Hours Cost is $55.
Intensive II - Comedy Improv Cost is $135. Multi-student discount does not apply.
Comedy Improv - After Hours Cost is $35.
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TBA Theatre Summer Performing Arts Academy
Where Future Stars Shine Bright!
Last Updated Friday, April 02 2010 @ 08:48 AM AKDT
Our Mission
To enrich our community by providing innovative and comprehensive theatre arts experiences through which artists of all ages can develop their creativity and self-expression; and in so doing stimulate human potential.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
TBA Theatre Studio
8200 Homer Dr #2
Anchorage, AK 99518 Map