MID YEAR ENROLLMENT | Academy Theatre

The youth academies at the Academy Theatre are programs where student members receive arts education, performing arts, life-building, and leadership skills. This organization exposes members to theatre, acting, voice, music, and literature. And as part of this program students are also exposed to skills in ethics, social, management, life, work, and leadership.

As a member of the GDCA (Girls Drama Club Academy,) or the boys JDCA (Junior Drama Club Academy) life and leadership skills are included in preparation for high school, college, or the workforce. We encourage members to see each other as equals and promote self-esteem, self-determination, self-productivity, self-discipline, building personal character traits, fostering individual talents while encouraging the talents of others, increasing the appreciation for theater and all arts, and making great friends all while having fun.

By fueling a student’s imagination and creativity, the arts enhance a student’s problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which aid their learning in other subject areas. Education in the arts exposes students to a variety of cultures while enriching their learning experience and teaching them how to be empathetic, tolerant, and open to working with others, all necessary skills for success in a multicultural society. Students of all backgrounds and cultures are more likely to achieve higher GPAs and test scores, graduate from high school and attend college, or help in the workforce when they have access to the arts. Most importantly, we work hard in fulfilling our mission of delivering a program where all students are viewed as equals, where students feel included and most importantly respected for their differences and talents.

Our philosophy of “Every Child, Regardless!” adheres to making our program available to all students regardless of a family's income, experience, talent, and/or residential demographics. This allows for any child to be part of this unique arts education program. Both scholarships and payment plans are available.

This academy is open to girls and boys between 12-16 years of age. (17 & 18 by exception) All of the adult board members and academy coordinators are prominent and successful men and women who act as positive role models and advisers. We believe that every child, regardless of experience, will be a great asset as a member of our organization.

With the support of the Adult Board of Administrators, Coordinators, and the Junior Board of Officers, members will become great leaders of character with positive life skills for the future as well-balanced, well-cultured individuals.

To ensure a successful experience, a member of this organization must be dedicated and committed to the expectations, rules, and regulations of the Academy Theatre as laid out in our bylaws which include;

1) Maximum Attendance: Since this academy only meets once a week, maximum attendance is required.

2) Student Work Hours: As a "working, teaching, and learning" environment, at least 4 monthly hours are required by volunteering at other Academy Theatre events in promoting charitable and community giving.

3) Being current on weekly membership dues of $5.00 at every official meeting - Does not start until JANUARY 13TH, 2026

4) The MID year tuition is $75.00 which covers January through end of May. NOT PAYABLE UNTIL JANUARY 16th, 2025

(a digital invoice will be sent to you at that time)

Meetings are held once a week on TUESDAYS for the Girls Academy and THURSDAYS for the boys academy from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM from January through the end of May.

The deadline to enroll is January 3rd, 2026

The Girl's Drama Club Academy 2026 starts on Tuesday, January 6th., 2026- 6-8:30 pm

The Junior (boys) Drama Club Academy 2026 starts on Thursday, January 8th., 2026- 6-8:30 pm

Are you ready to Enroll? Then let's get started and welcome to the Academy Theatre!