Peoria Area Performing Arts School
Lakeview Recreation Center, 1013 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614
About
Peoria Area Performing Arts School offers Vocal Music, Show Choir, Acting, Children’s Theater Program, Acting/Improv, Spotlight Singers, Musicmaniacs, Soundwave, Vocal Velocity, and the Annual Summer Musical Theater Institute. Soundwave is an award-winning competitive show choir for students in grades 9-12, and Vocal Velocity is an award-winning competitive show choir for students in grades 4-8.
Programs
- Vocal Music — Quality instruction in the performing arts. Open to students of all ages.
- Show Choir — Quality instruction in the performing arts. Open to students of all ages.
- Acting — Instruction for students of all ages.
- Children's Theater Program
- Acting/Improv — For the experienced actor.
- Spotlight Singers — Great way to give your budding performer a start in singing and dancing.
- Musicmaniacs — Great way to give your budding performer a start in singing and dancing.
- Soundwave — students grades 9-12 · Award winning competitive show choir.
- Vocal Velocity — students grades 4-8 · Award winning competitive show choir.
- Annual Summer Musical Theater Institute — students through age 21
About the provider
Peoria Area Performing Arts School says it is dedicated to providing quality education in Music, Acting and Musical Theater. It also states that solid training in music and theater can enhance a student their entire life, and that it strives to offer a safe space for students of all abilities. The school says students have garnered many scholarships and acceptances to competitive Theater and Musical Theater schools upon graduation. It also says support and contributions enable scholarships and help raise funds for live music, sets and studio improvements.
PAPAS desires to offer quality performing arts to every student, regardless of financial means.
Last updated August 23, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.