Arts Express

By integrating Performing Arts Education programs and Musical Theatre productions, Arts Express opens up the world of the arts to all ages. It serves over 20,000 people annually through a continuum of introductory to advanced programming and engaging audience experiences. Programs range from youth workshops and camps to annual celebrations of Let Freedom Sing on July 4th and A Christmas Carol during the holiday season - plus large-scale musical theatre shows throughout the year. In addition to acting/singing/dancing instruction, Arts Express integrates 21st Century Skill development to maximize learning opportunities. students gain real-life skills in reading/comprehension (of scripts, diagrams, etc.), mathematics (used in set construction, budgeting, costume design, etc.), science (the physics involved in rigging set-pieces to be flown over the stage, the chemistry used for fog machines, etc.) and history (researching the setting of the storyline).