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WHY THEATRE? WHY ATA?
Academy of Theatre Arts and the ATA Theatre is the only FULL TIME YEAR ROUND theatre venue in Western New York created and designed solely for the development and training of children and young adults in the genres of acting, vocal performance and musical theatre dance. Dedicated to enriching young lives dramatically, ATA provides an extensive year-long program for anyone between the ages of 5 and 18 who has an interest and passion for theatre arts.
Not only does Academy of Theatre Arts excel in theatrical training, but with a generation now losing those communication skills needed to succeed in life, ATA uses theatre as a platform to teach and promote excellence in public speaking, self esteem, confidence and personal skills.
· We are the only year long performing arts program for children and young adults with our own intimate State of the Art Theatre offering classes, workshops, and summer programs in acting, voice, and musical theatre dance with TWO major school performances a year. EACH and EVERY child is truly showcased on stage.
· ATA is home to Academy Encore Ensemble, our intensive college preparatory Theatre Company performing their own major musical productions throughout the year in The ATA Theatre. AEE graduates are now being accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the country. AEE members will be participating in the pilot Young Performers of America Conference and Competition in NYC in May 2011.
· Academy Performance Group is an audition only program for ATA students ages 10-14 who wish to intensify and delve deeper into their theatrical training in acting, dance and voice. APG members perform character education theatre productions throughout the year in schools all over WNY and recently won 2011 Outstanding Production at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta.
· ATA students are continually cast in local commercial spots throughout the year
· This year ATA has incorporated a student board of directors because we feel it is important to not only give our students a background in theatre but a background in community service and government as well.
· If your child is looking for a true theatrical environment where they will not only learn to perform but build those skills and life lessons that will help them achieve self esteem and empowerment as they grow, there is no environment as unique and intensive in Western New York as Academy of Theatre Arts.
