Free Performing Arts Workshops
Our Free Performing Arts Program is designed to prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and community theater productions. Students receive hands-on training in singing, acting, and dance while building confidence, leadership, and teamwork through workshops and live performances. By connecting young performers with opportunities throughout the community, we help them develop the skills and experience needed to take the stage for years to come.
Learn
Open to Students in Grades 3–5
Be ready to shine in your school productions!!! You can do anything, everyone has to start somewhere
Grow
Prepare for Community Productions
Collect Stickers as you go!!
Complete all 6 Steps towards being a Triple Threat
Perform
- Showcase Your Talents
-Multiple opportunities to perform
-build your audition book
-build your resume
October 15th Special guest invite to: Murder at the Library Gala
November 16th Audition Prep and Headshots
December 12 Performance at the Gingerbread festival
December 28th Vocal and Performance
January 26th Dance Intensive
March 26th Cast & Perform Mini Musical
May 21st Showcase Performance @ CGHS
How Registration Works
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The first 15 students to register will receive a guaranteed spot for the entire workshop series.
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Once enrolled, your child will automatically be registered for all 6 steps of the workshop throughout the year. YOU MUST REGISTER ON YOUR OWN FOR THE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER AND THE ROLE ACCEPTANCE OF OUR MINI MUSICAL AS ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY
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If your child can’t attend a particular workshop, simply cancel your reservation for that event so another student on the waitlist can participate.
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Because our workshops are intentionally kept small to provide hands-on instruction and individual attention, we do have an attendance policy. If a family fails to cancel within 24 hours more than once, they may lose their reserved spot in future workshops.
2026–2027
Free Workshop Schedule
⭐ Step 1 – Intro to Musical Theatre
September 21 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We’ll introduce students to the world of musical theatre and what to expect throughout the year.
Every participant will receive:
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Intro to the Arts T-shirt
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Audition binder (to use for future productions)
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Pencil case
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Highlighter
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Pencil
Special ITTA Student Invitation
Murder at the Library Gala
October 16 – Dress Rehearsal
All workshop students are invited to attend our interactive Murder at the Library Gala!
Students will be added to our guest list inand may:
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Attend with one guest for $20, or
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Be dropped off, where they’ll be supervised by our trained youth counselors throughout the evening.
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Click below to register!
⭐ Step 2 – Audition Prep Workshop
November 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Students will:
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Learn how to prepare for auditions
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Receive a professional headshot
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Begin building their theatre résumé
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Prepare an audition cut of a christmas song and participate in a short dance audition
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We will use this audition to cast for our Gingerbread Holiday Festival performance, every student will perform and
Commmunity Performance
Gingerbread Holiday Festival Performance
December 12 @ CGPL
Students perform what they’ve learned during the holiday festival! They will each perform in a group dance and song with break out vocal and dance solos
Important dates*
Rehearsal Saturday December 5th
Dress Rehearsal Friday December 11th
⭐Step 3 - Vocal Intensive - Build your book
December 28th | 10-12
It's your time to shine! Discover what songs fit your voice, build your very own audition book, learn to sing beautiful harmonies, practice solo performance skills, and grow into a confident performer—one note at a time!
⭐Step 4 – Dance Intensive
January 26 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Step into the world of Broadway! Explore musical theatre dance styles, learn fun choreography, improve technique and performance quality, and discover how movement helps tell a story on stage.
⭐Step 5: Mini Musical Auditions
March 28
Students will learn to prepare and audition for our spring mini musical. We will expect them to use their skills, resume, headshot and expressions to showcase their talents!!
There will be a small fee to participate in the musical, when your child is cast. If you don't want to participate in the musical please just let us know in advance and we will use it as a practice for your child only and will not cast them in the show!
The show title, schedule and audition materials will be released by the end of February so everyone has plenty of time to prepare.
OUR KIDS MINI MUSICAL GRADES K-5
APRIL - JUNE
$95
✨ Something magical is coming... ✨
We're beyond excited to announce that Intro to the Arts is producing our very first Disney KIDS musical! 🎭💙
The official show reveal is happening this fall... but until then, we want to hear your guesses! 👀
The possible shows are below... 🎶
💭 Which one do you think we'll be performing?
⭐Step 6: End-of-Year Showcase
May 21
The curtain rises on our biggest celebration of the year.
Watch our students step into the spotlight at Cedar Grove High School as they perform in a spectacular showcase celebrating a year of growth, creativity, and confidence. Every workshop has led to this unforgettable performance, where each student gets their chance to shine.
Join us for an evening of Broadway magic while supporting Cedar Grove Music Matters through this special community fundraiser.
October 15th Special guest invite to: Murder at the Library Gala
November 16th Audition Prep and Headshots
December 12 Performance at the Gingerbread festival
December 28th Vocal and Performance
January 26th Dance Intensive
March 26th Cast & Perform Mini Musical
May 21st Showcase Performance @ CGHS
If this sounds like something your child would love, complete the registration form below as soon as possible. Remember, only 15 spots are available for the full-year program, and we expect them to fill quickly.
All students must fill out the participation waiver here: https://forms.gle/7LxnK5tyjkioJrzQ7
We can’t wait to help your young performer discover their confidence, develop new skills, and shine on stage this year!
See you in September!
❤️
The Intro to the Arts Team
Creating Confidence
Building Community
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Cedar Grove Public library
1 Municipal Way
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Every student deserves a place to feel seen, creative and confident
We provide accessible performing arts experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, leadership, and connection for local youth.
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