The Top Performing Arts Theater in Norwalk, CT
Music Theatre of Connecticut’s School of Performing Arts trains over 300 students/year and produces two to three full-scale musicals! MTC students have presented more than 200 productions including The Music Man, Once on this Island, Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, Working, The Wiz, Guys and Dolls, and Funny Girl. Alumni of MTC’s College-Bound in the Performing Arts program have graduated or are currently pursuing performing arts degrees in top-tier programs including those at the University of Michigan, Boston Conservatory, Syracuse University, NYU, Northwestern University, Carnegie-Mellon University and Emerson College; others can be seen on Broadway, in regional theatres throughout the country, on television and in feature films. As one of the top performing arts theaters in Norwalk, CT, we’re proud to provide our students with the professional training and skills they’ll need to further pursue a career in acting, live theatre performances, and more.
Contact our live theater today to learn more about our upcoming live musicals or to enroll in one of our acting classes!
The Benefits of Enrolling in Our Acting Classes
We believe that acting classes for kids can improve their lives in many ways. Our team is dedicated to providing a creative outlet that fosters self-expression, builds confidence, and sets the stage for future success. Through these classes, students will learn to articulate their emotions and ideas, improve their communication skills, and develop their emotional intelligence. Getting involved in theater teaches empathy, as students practice stepping into different mindsets to play different roles. The collaborative nature of acting helps develop social skills, teaching them the value of teamwork and leadership as they work closely with their peers to create unforgettable performances. During our acting classes, students will be encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, helping them become comfortable with unfamiliar situations. These skills do more than promote personal development; we have found that students who participate in our acting classes for kids see better academic performance, enhanced reading comprehension and presentation skills, heightened confidence, and improved self-esteem. Overall, enrolling in acting classes is a fun and dynamic way for your child to grow and learn in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
MTC School Alumni include…
Justin Paul
Grammy, Oscar, & Tony Award Winner
Will Haskell
CT State Senator, District 26
Mia Gentile
Broadway’s Kinky Boots
Jacob Heimer
Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jeffrey Addiss
Emmy Award Winner for Netflix’s The Dark Crystal
Adam Kaplan
Broadway’s Newsies! & A Bronx Tale
Matt Greenberg
Professional actor, director, and teaching artist
Stephanie Scuderi
Artist in Residence at Temple University
The MTC Difference
Why Choose MTC for Your Child’s Performing Arts Training?
Experience
MTC celebrates more than thirty years of successful performing arts training with over 6,000 alumni!
Integrity
MTC builds a strong sense of self-confidence, esteem and character through the craft of theatre and musical theatre.
Professionalism
The MTC family provides the best professional conservatory training that money can buy!
Plus . . .
A positive, nurturing, non-competitive learning environment
A well-trained, experienced staff of performing professionals
Convenient afternoon and evening classes for all ages and abilities in acting, musical theatre, TV and film, improvisation, voice and special introductory classes for 4-6 year-olds
Two full-scale productions of major musicals each year
Small, individually focused classes
Parent Observation Week at the conclusion of each semester
Three Summer workshops culminating in public performances
Private Lessons and Special Master Classes
Nationally-recognized college prep program and consultation
