oRLANDO Youth Theater
for kids in grades K-12
Watch your child regain their confidence and communication skills in just 12 quick weeks.
At Central Florida Performing Arts, our students participate in weekly rehearsals and a final performance in November and April where they learn new skills that push them out of their comfort zone. This pushes our students to gain confidence and finally start making friends.
What we Offer
We put on 2 MUSICALS a year. This program runs 10-12 weeks and trains children in singing, dancing, and acting while putting on a grand final performance.
Grades K-4
Grades 5-12
Audition Prep Sat Class
Additional Details
Grades K-4
Little Bits
We are proud to invite students in grades K-4 to join the CFPA Little Bits. Little Bits meet Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm and put on a 30-minute musical in a professional theater. We have 2 professional teachers, Ms. Laura & Ms. Brittany to teach the students in a safe and nurturing environment. All students will be in wonderful costumes and start to learn all areas of the stage. Little Bits grouped together by age because this is a smaller group than our Junior musical. In the Little Bits, all students are promised a line (if they want them) and there are many solo and leadership opportunities. Here they learn the fundamentals of theater, classroom etiquette, vocal projection, memorization, coordination, and teamwork. For more information, click here.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm
Grades 5-12
Theater Troupe
Our Junior cast is made up of beginners through advanced theater students in grades 5-12. Students of all levels with a good attitude and willingness to learn are invited to join the cast. We are a non-audition musical theater program to educate students in all areas of theater, performance, and self-pride and motivation. All students who register are guaranteed a role in the show to help them shine and grow.
How do auditions work? All students are taught the audition material at the first night of auditions. There is an opportunity to get an edge by attending the Audition Workshop and getting a couple extra days to practice and prepare the audition requirements. No child is required but we do encourage all to audition for the practice and life experience.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm
Audition Prep Sat Class
Looking for that extra edge at your upcoming audition? Join us for this exclusive class where you’ll get a character breakdown and personalized one-on-one audition preparation directly from the director before your audition.
This is a great opportunity to get to know the other kids and get a head-start on the material… for all you over-achievers!
Class takes place 1-3 weeks before rehearsal begins on Saturday @9-12pm.
Additional Details
Our performances vary from theater to theater to give kids different experiences and opportunities but past theaters were at the Orlando Shakes, Montverde Academy, Aurelia M. Cole in Clermont, and Marshall Ellis Theater. While our priority is the students, we strive to make the theater experience fun for the whole family. Children are invited to participate in grades K-12. Our shows usually run from Labor Day to Thanksgiving and again the end of January to after Easter.
Technique Workshops
Engaging in technique-enhancement workshops greatly contributes to your child’s growth and development.
- – We are delighted to provide these workshops at an exclusive discounted rate
- – Offering 1-2 sessions per semester. These sessions are held on Saturday or Sunday mornings, starting at 9 AM and concluding at 12 PM.
- – Workshop content spans various skill levels and styles, such as tap dancing, flexibility training, vocal mastery, stagecraft, audition preparation, show specific technique, and college preparation.
These carefully designed workshops serve as a valuable tool to enhance your child’s skill set within a professional and supportive learning environment.
$50 – Register ahead but pay at the door
Immerse your child in the magical world of Musical Theater, where they can unleash their imagination and creativity.
Show Synopsis
Location
Dates & Times
Ages 7-15
Ages 3-5
Show Synopsis
Pantastic: The Musical
Take to the air with the intrepid Darling children in this thrilling contemporary musical adaptation of the timeless classic, Peter Pan.
This brand new musical follows the adventures of Wendy, John, and Michael as they wing their way to Neverland and the wonderful world of the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and his villainous crew. When Wendy and Tiger Lily are kidnapped by the pirates, can the ever-youthful Peter Pan bring together the Lost Boys and the Braves to free them from Hook’s fiendish clutches?
Pantastic is perfect for Elementary and Middle Schoolers and will captivate cast and audience alike with its rib-tickling script and unforgettable new songs.
Location
Central Florida Performing Arts
4602 35th St #400, Orlando, FL 32811
Dates & Times
Date: June 10th-13th Tues-Fri
Time: 9-2pm
Ages 7-15
Ages 7-15
All elementary to middle school students are invited to attend this high-energy and jam-packed theatrical week!
Ages 3-5
Interested in theater camp for your young ones?
2 Sessions:
- Saturday, June 7th @9:30-12pm
- Saturday, June 14th @9:30-12pm
$50
Showcase at the end of the day!
Students engage in singing, dancing, and acting with opportunities for technique development and workshops. Each participant has a specific focus and equal chances for special moments. The program emphasizes positivity, leadership, and a successful rehearsal process for Orlando theater students since 1998.
*Schedule change to July 15 and 16
Break out of your shell in july 2025
at the Orlando Theater Workshop
Exclusively for kids ages 7-18 looking for a strong community to learn new skills and regain self-confidence
Message from your Director
Brittany Noltimier
After 10 years as a national dance judge, award-winning educator, and former professional dancer at Disney World, Brittany believes in individualized paths to success. She travels globally to study dance and aims to bring big city opportunities to small town artists.
“My mission is to inspire small-town dancers to overcome geographic limitations, gain equal opportunities, and pursue their dancing dreams. I understand their struggles with lack of support and fear of failure, and aim to empower them to compete with city dancers and achieve success.”
Which is why I am inviting you to launch your dreams: where the true-hearted talent rises to the top… not just the people with the advantage.
It is life changing when they finally surpass their limits and it is an honor to see their transformation in confidence. These young dancers reach new heights they never could have thought possible! The parent gets to be a part of their process their number one front runner; just as my mom was (and still is) for me.” – Brittany
FAQ's
No, we have beginner to advanced students. When putting on a musical, there is a need for all levels and talents. Each child is given a specific role to make them succeed and learn to their best ability.
CFPA is a program to work with busy schedules and teach time management. Everyone is busy, but it’s how you choose to use your time. We choose to use it at CFPA!
Students meet for 3 hours a week on Monday nights. Depending on your role, will require some outside preparation. We say plan to practice 15 minutes a day and you’ll come back to rehearsal confident and much stronger. Total commitment of 3-5 hours a week.
Additional Commitments:
Week 1 we hold auditions and 1 additional vocal rehearsal on Friday and/or Saturday.
Show week: The weekend prior to the show Sat and/or Sun will be a long rehearsal in the theater. We will hold a TBA rehearsal the Mon-Wed the week of the show at our rehearsal facility. This is their final chance to work in the theatre like professionals. Then our performances will be held Friday-Sunday.
We understand that conflicts and unexpected things come up. If we know about it ahead of time, sometimes we can work out the schedule so your child won’t miss too much… but we cannot go back and reteach. Each week, we learn new material and move on. It is your child’s responsibility to learn what they missed.
No child is required to audition. We highly encourage and recommend it as it is a great learning lesson but we do not force the kids to audition. Only students who audition will get speaking and singing roles.
We also have a separate program called the SHOW ENSEMBLE built for new students to musical theater. It is a 3 week commitment where they still get to be onstage and in the shows. No students in the show ensemble will audition.
