Actors Academy for The Performing Arts

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Denver Apprentice Company!!💛✨

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown was filled with joy, heart, and so many wonderful moments that made this production truly special. This group brought these iconic characters to life with such sincerity and spirit—it was a delight to watch from start to finish.

Director/Choreographer: Jennifer Bartos

Music Director: Levi Thompson

Set Designer/ Carpenter/ Paint: Doug Fry

Costume Designer: Kari Flett

Lighting Designer: Logan Brubaker

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Boulder Apprentice students on You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! 💛

These performers poured so much heart into this production, and it truly showed in every moment on stage. We’ve loved watching their confidence, skills, and love for theatre grow throughout this process—this show was the perfect fit for such a bright and dedicated group.

Spending this year with these students has been so special, which makes saying goodbye that much harder!✨

Director/Choreographer: Liz Bender

Music Director: Carrie Colton

Set Designer/Carpenter/Paint: Doug Fry

Props: Logan Brubaker

Costume Designer: Kari Flett

Lighting Designer: Thomas Woolner

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Denver AAPA Ensemble students on a killer showcase!! 🎭⚔️

They showed off everything they’ve been working on in their majors classes—and brought incredible energy to their performance of SHE KILLS MONSTERS! It’s been so much fun watching them grow as actors and confidently put their hard-earned stage combat skills to use. We are beyond proud of their dedication, teamwork, and fearless performances!

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Denver seniors on an incredible spring showcase! 🎭

They created a beautiful and thought-provoking docudrama exploring the idea of the future—and the many paths that shape who we become. We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and the maturity they brought to this project. What a powerful way to tell your stories!

🎉Congratulations🎉 to the cast and crew of Denver OLIVER JR!! 🎭

Our JR & IPC students brought this classic story to life in such a powerful way—they truly blew us away! We’re incredibly proud of their growth as performers and the maturity they showed in handling such a complex and darker story with care, depth, and heart.

It’s hard to believe we’re so close to the end of the year… we’re not ready for it to end!

Director: Rachel M Carothers

Choreographer: Rachel Brooks

Music Director: Wilson Hettinger

Stage Manager: Kari Flett

Assistant Director: Theron Chagollan

Interns: Allie Lopez & Reagan Schneider

Backstage Helpers: Georgia Cochetas

Scenic Design /Carpenter/Paint: Douglas Fry

Costume Designer: Mary Jo Farr

Lighting Designer: Johnny Bartlett

Sound Designer: Stella Behm

Props Designer: Logan Brubaker

Hair / Makeup: Miriam Arenas

Stage Combat: Zay Cann

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Boulder IPC students on a fabulous showcase!!

This year focused on the powerful skill of vulnerability on stage—an especially meaningful journey for middle school performers. They created a deeply moving piece using their own words and experiences, showing incredible honesty and courage. We are so proud of their bravery and growth!

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Boulder JRs on an amazing spring showcase!

As an ensemble, they brought a sleepover murder mystery to life—full of unexpected twists, clever storytelling, and plenty of suspense. It was such a joy to collaborate, create, and grow together while exploring the art of storytelling!

🎉 Congratulations to the cast and crew of HADESTOWN! 🎉

Our Boulder Senior & Ensemble students rose to an incredible challenge with this production—mastering tight harmonies, sustaining their energy on stage from start to finish, and diving deep into the emotional depth of a powerful, tragic story. Watching their growth throughout this process has been truly inspiring.
We are beyond proud of their dedication, talent, and hard work. What a beautiful achievement! 🌟

Director: McKensey Tanguma
Choreographer: Shaina Levison
Music Director: Milo Lewon
Stage Manager: Logan Brubaker
Scenic Design / Carpenter / Paint: Douglas Fry
Costume Designer: Mary Jo Farr
Lighting Designer: Laurel Ladzinski
Sound Designer/Engineer: Stella Behm
Props Designer: Logan Brubaker
Hair / Makeup: Miriam Arenas

Congratulations to our Denver Munchkins on their incredible company performance of Matilda Jr!🌟🎭

Our youngest performers took on this big, bold show and absolutely rose to the challenge. From learning challenging music and choreography to telling such a powerful story, their hard work truly paid off!

Matilda Jr. is a beautiful reminder of just how capable, courageous, and brilliant kids are — and our Munchkins proved that on stage all weekend long. After all, “Even if you’re little, you can do a lot.” 💛✨

Director/Choreographer: Carrie Colton

Music Director/Choreographer: Lily Horst

Assistant Teacher: Kay Schneider

Intern: Rory Leduc

Lighting Designer: Moxie Bender

🎉Congratulations🎉 to our Boulder Munchkins on a fantastic performance of The Aristocats! 🐾✨

ARISTOCATS was full of adventure, high-energy dancing, and plenty of jazzy fun. Our performers had an incredible weekend on stage, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, growth, and the joy they brought to every moment. Brava, Munchkins! 🎶🎭

Director/ Choreographer: Kari Flett

Music Director: Milo Lewon

Trumpet: McKenna Bartos

Upright Bass: Maya Napolillo

Interns: Ellie Esposito & Maeve Brown

Backstage Helpers: Maisie Murphy, Luna Moyer, Winnie Devine

Set/ Props Designer: Logan Brubaker

Lighting Designer: Hugh Butterfield

Costumes: Mary Jo Farr