Peoria Area Performing Arts School
Lakeview Recreation Center, 1013 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614
About
Peoria Area Performing Arts School offers instruction in singing, dancing, acting, and performing. Students can take part in show choir, a cappella, acting and improv, a Children’s Theater Program, a Summer Musical Theater Institute, and a Music Theater Troupe. Spotlight Singers and Musicmaniacs classes give a budding performer a start in singing and dancing, and advanced groups include competitive show choir and a cappella groups.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: The Annual Summer Musical Theater Institute is open to students through age 21
Peoria Area Performing Arts School states that it is dedicated to providing quality education in music, acting, and musical theater, and that it believes solid training in music and theater can enhance a student their entire life. The program also states that it strives to offer a safe space for students of all abilities. It offers vocal music, show choir, and acting instruction for students of all ages.
Auditions are available for students in grades K–12, and students do not need to be current Peoria Area Performing Arts School students to audition. Students who are cast will need to register for an acting class. The Music Theater Troupe is part of Zombie Prom and Jolly Holiday Adventure, builds a 15–20 minute original musical to present at competitions, and creates a spring showcase cabaret-style show where students are involved in both production and performing.
Peoria Area Performing Arts School has an annual collaboration with Peoria Players. The organization states that it desires to offer quality performing arts to every student, regardless of financial means, and that support and contributions enable it to provide scholarships for students and raise funds for live music, sets, and studio improvements. The program reports that its students have garnered many scholarships and acceptances to competitive theater and musical theater schools upon graduation. The materials reference Copyright © 2019 Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: The Annual Summer Musical Theater Institute is open to students through age 21
Peoria Area Performing Arts School states that it is dedicated to providing quality education in music, acting, and musical theater, and that it believes solid training in music and theater can enhance a student their entire life. The program also states that it strives to offer a safe space for students of all abilities. It offers vocal music, show choir, and acting instruction for students of all ages.
Auditions are available for students in grades K–12, and students do not need to be current Peoria Area Performing Arts School students to audition. Students who are cast will need to register for an acting class. The Music Theater Troupe is part of Zombie Prom and Jolly Holiday Adventure, builds a 15–20 minute original musical to present at competitions, and creates a spring showcase cabaret-style show where students are involved in both production and performing.
Peoria Area Performing Arts School has an annual collaboration with Peoria Players. The organization states that it desires to offer quality performing arts to every student, regardless of financial means, and that support and contributions enable it to provide scholarships for students and raise funds for live music, sets, and studio improvements. The program reports that its students have garnered many scholarships and acceptances to competitive theater and musical theater schools upon graduation. The materials reference Copyright © 2019 Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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