Acting · Musical Theater · Voice · Summer Programs · Hartford County CT
Where Young Performers
Discover Their Voice.
Group acting classes, summer programs, and performing arts education for children and teens ages 6–14 in Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, and West Hartford. Encouraging, expert instruction for nearly 30 years.
Serving Connecticut communities for nearly 30 years
Find the right program
for your child.
Every program is designed to build creativity, confidence, and real performing arts skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Ages 6–14.
Acting Classes
Group acting classes for children and teens ages 6–14. Students learn technique, scene work, character development, and stage presence in a fun and encouraging setting.
Learn MoreSummer Programs
Half-day summer intensive workshops for ages 7–14. July 27–31 at Avon Middle School. Culminates in a performance share for families. A memorable summer experience.
Register NowCommunity Voices Choir
FREE youth choir performing an original song at the Avon & Farmington 250th Anniversary Celebration. Ages 7–12. Rehearsals June 13 & 20. Performance June 26.
Join the ChoirPrivate Instruction
Ready to go deeper? One-on-one private coaching with Michael Lamb. Singing, acting, musical theater, and audition preparation. Online via Zoom. Ages 12–adult.
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Community Voices Youth Choir.
Michael Lamb has written an original song — “We Stand” — to be performed by a youth choir at the Avon & Farmington 250th Anniversary Celebration of America’s founding. This is a once-in-a-generation moment for Hartford County families.
Children ages 7–12 are invited to join. Rehearsals are free, fun, and led personally by Michael. No experience necessary.
Join Community Voices
Open to children ages 7–12 in Avon, Farmington, and surrounding communities. No experience required.
FREE No cost to participate Register Now →Registration through Avon Recreation Department.
Rain date: Saturday June 27.
Michael Lamb
Founder · Director · Teaching Artist
Nearly 30 years building
Connecticut’s performers.
Michael Lamb founded Performing Arts Programs in 1997 with a simple belief: every child deserves access to quality performing arts education in a nurturing, encouraging environment. What started as a single program has grown into a network of community partnerships across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Through PAP, Michael has directed and produced youth productions at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The Bushnell entrusted Michael to cast and prepare children for the National Touring Company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. His students have gone on to perform on Broadway, appear on NBC television, and earn acceptance into college conservatory programs.
My daughter started with Performing Arts Programs through our local Parks and Rec. Then we moved into the Bushnell Youth Collective and finally started with the fall, winter, and summer intensive programs. She garnered the most extraordinary experiences with every interaction.
— Sonja, Parent · Performing Arts Programs
Nearly 30 years.
Thousands of students. Families who came back.
Hartford County families have trusted Performing Arts Programs since 1997. Here’s what they say.
Ready for one-on-one
private coaching?
Group classes build a foundation. Private coaching accelerates everything. If your child is ready to go deeper — preparing for school musical auditions, All-State chorus auditions, or college conservatory programs — Michael’s private coaching is the natural next step.
One-on-one with Michael personally · Online via Zoom · Ages 12–adult
Every performer starts somewhere.
Find the right program for your child and take the first step toward something they’ll carry with them for life.