Jefferson Performing Arts Society Theatre Kids
About
Metairie-based youth musical theater company casting all-kid productions
Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) runs Theatre Kids! out of its Airline Drive venue in Metairie, just west of New Orleans. The program produces 2 full musicals per season performed entirely by youth casts.
Programs for Kids
Audition-based productions and classes for ages 7-17:
- 2 musicals per season, all-kid cast
- Year-round theatrical participation
- Basic acting techniques and dramatic arts instruction
- Past shows: Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., Frozen Jr., Once on This Island Jr.
What's Included
- Audition process before each show
- Professional direction on full productions
- Performance experience in working community theater venue
Experience
Theatre Kids is production-focused: kids audition, rehearse, and perform full Jr. musicals over a season. Good fit for kids who want stage experience over technique-only classes.