Musical Theatre West Education Program

The Musical Theatre West Education Program offers workshops, school outreach, summer camps, and other classes and camps focused on musical theatre. The program is part of Musical Theatre West, which is the resident musical theater company at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Its education program is described as a vital initiative that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for the arts in the community, with accessible and inclusive opportunities for all ages to engage in musical theater and activities that cultivate talent, boost confidence, and promote teamwork among participants.

• Schedule: Classes and camps, including workshops, school outreach, and summer camps

Musical Theatre West states that its mission is to enrich the community with Broadway-quality musical productions, preserve musical theatre as a unique American art form, and expose people of all backgrounds to the excitement of musical theatre. The organization reports support from over 900 donors who help bring musical theatre to Long Beach, its residents, and its students, and it notes that the education program brings the performing arts to underserved communities.

The leadership team includes Executive Director/Producer Paul Garman and Education-Outreach Administrator Dana Leach, along with staff members in roles such as Education-Outreach Coordinator, Production Manager, Associate Producer, Development Coordinator, Donor Relations/Special Events, Marketing Coordinator, General Manager, Box Office Manager, Assistant Box Office Manager/Marketing Associate, and Accountant. Patron and media comments describe Musical Theatre West productions as having talented performances, live orchestra, and visuals and special effects comparable to Broadway, and refer to the company as one of the best local theaters in the nation and a leader in musical theatre in Southern California.

Last updated June 21, 2026.