The Adderley School for the Performing Arts

THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts offers musical theatre classes and performing arts programs for children, toddlers, kids, and teenagers. The school teaches singing, acting, and dancing, and its musical theatre classes use songs and scenes from Broadway shows and movie musicals. It also gives all kids an intimate mentorship and a solo moment on stage.

Programs

• Musical theatre classes — children, toddlers, kids and teenagers · Using songs and scenes from popular Broadway Shows and Movie Musicals; all kids receive intimate mentorship and have a solo moment on stage to shine.
• Performing arts programs — children, toddlers, kids and teenagers · THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts teaches children how to sing, act, and dance.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts was founded in 1993 and says it has been open for over 32 years. Janet Adderley, a Broadway and TV veteran, created the school. The school says its mission has been: "Empowering Kids and Spreading Joy." It also says it was founded as a nonprofit in Austin in 2018 to open doors to underserved communities and give all children in Austin the opportunity to benefit from the musical theater school program.

What families say

“If I were a color, I'd be fire engine red!” — Janet Adderley

“If my daughter were a color, she'd be lavender.” — Janet Adderley

Last updated October 7, 2026.