The Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts

The Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts is entering an exciting new season of renewal!

As we look ahead and take this time to focus on our family’s health and well-being, we’re also intentionally stepping back from regular classes, productions, and community programming to thoughtfully reimagine the future of the Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts.

This isn’t a closure. It’s a facelift, a reorganization, and a recalibration. A chance to evolve into a model that is more focused, sustainable, and aligned with the depth of training and professional access we truly value.

Over the coming year, we’ll be redesigning our programs, refining our mission, and expanding our network of working professionals in the performing arts. This next chapter will emphasize masterclass-style workshops, small-group and private instruction, and direct mentorship with industry professionals. As part of this evolution, the Conservatory will also be launching under a new name, reflecting a broader, more flexible vision - one that isn’t tied to a single city, but to meaningful artistic development wherever our work takes us.

We are deeply grateful to the students, families, volunteers, and supporters who have been part of our journey so far. Your trust, encouragement, and belief in young artists have shaped everything we’ve built and will continue to guide what comes next.

We’re excited to share updates as this new vision takes shape. Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the next chapter.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

With heavy hearts, we want to share that Prescott’s Got Talent Jr. has been postponed to Summer 2026.

This decision was not made lightly. Due to significant family health circumstances, we need to pause certain classes and events for the time being so we can give our full attention where it is most needed.

We are deeply saddened to take this step away from an event we love and from a community that means so much to us. At the same time, we know this pause is necessary, and we are committed to returning when we are able to do so fully and well.

We are incredibly grateful for the understanding, kindness, and support that continually surrounds the Conservatory. Your compassion and encouragement mean more than words can express.

Thank you for standing with us. We look forward to celebrating our young performers again when the time is right.

With gratitude,
Amanda & Jason Koiter

We just have to take a moment to share how incredibly thankful we are for this season we’re in with Footlight Productions and the MTCA journey.

Stepping into the Footlight world has been one of the biggest gifts. Getting to know Ben Naasz—his heart for the kids, his genuine passion for musical theatre, his dedication to excellence has been so inspiring. And it doesn’t stop there… his entire Footlight family is something truly special. From the teachers, to the performers, to the parents... every single person is kind, fun, welcoming, and all-in for these kids. It’s rare, and it’s amazing.

We had ensemble vocal rehearsal tonight and honestly… they already sound incredible. But even more than that, we laughed, we worked hard, and we had so much fun together. Watching these kids encourage each other, push themselves, and bond as a team has been the absolute highlight.

We are so grateful to Ben for opening the door to this collaboration and trusting us enough to step into his world. It has meant more than we can say. These kids are preparing ensemble numbers (“A Friend Like Me” & “Hakuna Matata”), a 10-minute musical (Beetlejuice), beautiful duets, powerful solos, and we even have three performers prepping for Triple Threat auditions! They are doing the work, supporting each other, and giving everything they’ve got.

February in Anaheim is going to be something truly special… and we can’t wait to see what these incredible young performers bring to the MTCA stage.

Feeling grateful, excited, and honored to be a part of this journey.

✨ What an Incredible Year! ✨

As we wrap up our first full year at The Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

This year we’ve met so many amazing people, phenomenally talented youth, supportive families, and generous volunteers who’ve given their time and hearts to make events like Prescott’s Got Talent Jr. and Mean Girls Jr. possible.

We’ve made beautiful memories, lifelong friends, and learned so much about what an extraordinary performing arts community we have right here in Yavapai County. Thank you all for being a part of our dream to share the joy of the arts with local kids!

As we enter the final two weeks of our classroom session, we can’t wait for our Student Showcase on October 30, 2025, where our Musical Theatre students will share what they’ve been working on over the past 10 weeks.

After that, The Prescott Conservatory will be taking an extended hiatus through Christmas and New Year’s — a little time to rest, recharge, and plan for an exciting 2026 season ahead.

SAVE THESE DATES!!!

Prescott’s Got Talent Jr. — Year Two!
⭐️ Auditions: March 7, 2026
⭐️ Competition: March 28, 2026
We’ll have exciting guest appearances, a new judge, a People’s Choice Award, and more surprises!

Fall 2026 Youth Production: Little Shop of Horrors
⭐️ Auditions: July 2026
⭐️ Performances: October 2026

If you or someone you know is a passionate youth performer (ages 11–18), please share these dates and keep an eye on our website for updates!

www.theprescottconservatory.org

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for an unforgettable first year. 💕

When we launched The Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts, one of our biggest hopes was to create opportunities for local youth to grow, shine, and connect with professionals in the performing arts. We also wanted to bring local youth performing arts organizations together in a spirit of collaboration.

Over the past year, we’ve been so grateful for the relationships we’ve been building, especially with Ben and Sasha Naasz at The Movement Studio and Footlight Productions. Their passion for supporting young performers is inspiring, and we were thrilled when they invited us to collaborate on preparing a group of local youth for the 2026 Musical Theatre Competitions of America in Anaheim, California.

We are so excited to share that The Prescott Conservatory of Performing Arts has four incredibly talented kiddos registered and ready to begin rehearsals for their solo and duet performances. In addition, they’ll be joining Team Footlight in an ensemble performance that promises to be unforgettable.

This experience will give our students exposure to amazing industry professionals, help them refine their craft, and create lasting memories over the coming months.

Please join us in cheering on Team PCPA: Savannah Conely, Charlie Dunn, Tenley Gessert, and Everly Koiter! We couldn’t be more proud of these young performers and can’t wait to see them shine.

🎭 Fall Session at The Prescott Conservatory Starts August 18! 🎭

We’re doing AMAZING things this fall, and you do NOT want to miss out!

✨ Join us for 10 weeks of creativity and fun:
Learn to write and produce your own stage play with Hollywood writer/director/producer Edward Allen Bernero in The Writers Workshop. Design & sew your own fantasy/fairytale Halloween costume in The Wardrobe Atelier. Explore your vocal range and performance skills in The Harmony Collective. Build acting and improv confidence in The Actor’s Workshop. Sing, dance, and act your heart out in our Musical Theatre Intensive

Classes begin Monday, August 18
⏰ Two class times: 1–3 PM (for alternative school schedules) & 4–6 PM (traditional school schedules)
📍 Location: The Cosmos Theatre, 208 N. Marina Street
💲 Tuition: $250 for the full 10-week session (2 hours/week)
Culminates with an exciting showcase performance for friends & family!

Spaces are filling fast—register now! We’re an ESA vendor.

Register here: https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes&widget=1
Or scan the QR code below to sign up!

🎭✨ FINAL WEEKEND ALERT! ✨🎭
There are only FOUR SHOWS LEFT of Mean Girls Jr. at the Cosmos Theatre (July 24, 25, and 26) and you do not want to miss the youth production that has everyone talking!

Audiences are raving:
“We are flabbergasted by how amazing this show was. We’re coming back and bringing friends!”
(Yes, they drove all the way from Surprise, AZ… and they didn’t even know anyone in the cast!)

“I wish there was a program like this when I was a kid! These kids are fantastic!”

This show is hilarious, heartwarming, high-energy, and packed with unforgettable moments, quick wit, and electric performances. Whether you're a fan of musical theatre or just looking for a feel good night out, this is the show to see.

Tickets are going fast! Grab yours now and see why the word is spreading like wildfire! Click on the link below or scan the QR in the flyer.

https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com/index.php

Please share this post and help us pack the house for these incredible young performers!!! This show is truly a must-see!

🎭✨ What an amazing start to an opening weekend! ✨🎭

Opening night of Mean Girls Jr. was a smash success, with our incredible cast and crew pushing through every last-minute hiccup and delivering their best performance yet. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better—last night topped it!

We are so proud of the well-oiled machine this production has become. These remarkable young performers have truly shown up—heart, hustle, and talent on full display.

The word is spreading fast! Audiences are telling friends and family that this is a must-see show. One couple even traveled back from Surprise, AZ after visiting a few weeks ago—just to see the performance.

They said,
“We are flabbergasted by how amazing this show was. We’re coming back—and bringing friends!”
(And they didn’t even know anyone in the cast! 😱)

Don’t miss your chance to see what everyone’s talking about!

Two performances today:
2:00 PM Matinee
7:00 PM Evening Show
The Cosmos Theatre – 208 N. Marina Street

🎟️ Tickets: https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com/index.php...
Grab your seats, grab your pink, and get ready to be wowed. 💖

🎭✨ Mean Girls Jr. Opens Tomorrow Night! ✨🎭

Get ready for a fierce, fun, and totally fetch musical experience—Mean Girls Jr. hits the stage tomorrow and runs for three fabulous weekends!

Show Dates:
Thursday- Saturday
July 10-26
The Cosmos Theatre
208 N. Marina Street

Tickets are going fast! Get your tickets now: https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com

Come see Cady take on North Shore High and the iconic Plastics in this high-energy production perfect for the whole family. Grab your squad and get ready for drama, laughs, and lots of pink (on Wednesdays, of course)