Theatre West Virginia’s Professional Training Academy is in its 12th year and offers people of all ages specialized training to develop their creativity, acting skills and techniques. Training also promotes life skills such as physical and perceptual abilities, cooperation, concentration, problem solving and self-esteem.
TWV’s PTA program has expanded! The Academy now proudly produces TWV’s fourth summer musical which utilizes many of the students in starring roles. The fourth musical for the 2010 summer season will be Willy Wonka, with shows being August 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, and 21.
August is a long time to have to wait to see the amount of talent that these children possess! Come and see the PTA’s spring 2010 recital performance on Friday, April 16 at 6pm in the Hulett C. Smith Theater at Tamarack.
If you’re interested in being a part of the Professional Training Academy classes, registration is beginning for fall 2010. Tuition is $12.00 per class for 10 weeks - $120.00 total. Special discounts and scholarships are available. For more information, visit us online at www.theatrewestvirginia.com or call (304) 256-6800.