The Proactive Academy Of Performing Arts

09/10/2026

FALL CLASSES - Sign up today (registration close Sept 11):
Still room in:
SiNG - Tuesdays (with Kim Dafoe)starting Sept 15
Musical Improv - Wednesdays (with Janet Van De Graff and Rob Phillips) starting Sept 16
Dance - Thursdays (with Lauren Lafayette Brooks) starting Sept 17
Visit www.papayesand.com

08/02/2026

She was triumphant as our Donkey and choreographer in Shrek this past Spring at Westben Now she’s coming this Fall to PAPA to teach for those of us with 2 left feet who LOVE to DANCE! Meet Lauren Lafayette Brooks! papayesand.com

05/24/2026

Come take some amazing classes this summer! Like Improv in the barn!

Welcome to Where Art and Nature Meet Rice Lake Arts is a creative learning space where we offer workshops, retreats, community programming and other cultural events. RLA workshops invite participants to draw inspiration from nature as they explore their creativity in a variety of visual media and pe...

04/02/2026

PAPA presents an unforgettable experience: CLOWN THROUGH MASK with The Incredible Sue Morrison
April 10 & 11
Only A few spots left!

At PAPA: Proactive Academy of Performing Arts, we are passionate about nurturing young talent and fostering a love for performing arts. Our academy provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their creativity and express themselves through improv and comedy.

03/13/2026

PAPA Summer Camp
Ages 6-9 (July 13-17)
Ages 10-13 (July 20-24)
Register TODAY at www.papayesand.com

03/12/2026

Clown Through Mask Workshop
With Sue Morrison
April 10&11, 2026
Register TODAY - A few spaces left!

Explore Clown through a unique Native American concept. "If you ever faced all directions of yourself at once, you could only laugh at the beauty of your own ridiculousness".

Instructor: Sue Morrison
April 10 - 6:30-9:30pm & April 11 - 10am-1pm
$130 plus HST and fees

www.papayesand.com

03/11/2026

Spring and Spread your WINGS into PAPA Classes (starting March 22 for 8 weeks).
Register TODAY www.papayesand.com

03/11/2026

I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by PAPA’s final stand-up class/show at TTOK. Led by the MAGNIFICENT Maggie Cassella. Fabulous stories. Authentic, relaxed and oh so FUNNY. Congratulations to everyone.
Check out PAPA’s Spring offerings papayesand.com ❤️

03/10/2026

Make the MOVE to Dance Break

For those with two left feet
For those with two right feet
For those with two feet!

No experience necessary - fun to be had by all!

Thursday nights - 7:30-9pm
Starting March 26th, 2026 (8 weeks)
Instructor: Dreda Blow
Sign up today - www.papayesand.com

Age 18+
$212.39 plus HST and fees See less

03/10/2026

TONIGHT (March 10)
The Theatre on King - TTOK
7pm
Mining the Funny - the Final Class
RSVP - PWYC (Pay What you Can)