We have summer opportunities. Visit our SUMMER page to learn more about: APA Dance Intenstive, APA JR / Kids, APA Film 1-Day Workshop, and the APA Costume Design / Fashion Workshop.
 

APA Kids & Jr.

Rising 1st-9th Grades!

Session 1 - APA Gets Wicked!
July 6-17, 2026, Mon-Fri, 8:45AM-12:30PM

Session 2 - APA Goes to the Tropics!
July 20-31, 2026, Mon-Fri, 8:45AM-12:30PM

Drama, Dance, Art , Vocals, and Fun! Students will experience the arts through active participation in visual art, music, dance, and acting, conducted, at visual and performing arts facilities at Huntington Beach High School.

Dance Intensive!

July 13th-24th, Mon-Fri, 1-7PM

Our intensive can make all the difference. Join APA Dance faculty and renowned guest choreographers for a summer dance experience guaranteed to boost your dance skills. Students will study modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, aerial, tap, and hip-hop styles.

Film 1-Day Workshop!

July 21st, Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-3PM

We have the actors, we invite you to be the filmmaker! Learn the behind the scenes basics of filmmaking! From screenplay writing, storyboarding, lighting, cinematography, directing, editing, and more! By the end of the camp, students will have their very own completed short film, and a screening!
 

Costume Design & Fashion 1-Day Workshop!

July 23rd, Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-3PM

Spend the day in the fabulous world of fashion and costume design! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn basic sewing skills, work with simple patterns, and create a project they can take home. Students may choose to design a custom bag with fun embellishments or sew their own pajama pants/shorts. Whether you are brand new to sewing or ready to try something creative, this workshop is a great way to stitch, style and make something uniquely yours!

Students going into the 9th through 12 grade and interteresed in acting, costume design, dance, dramatic production, media, pop music, musical theatre, orchestra, or technical theatre should visit the APA Application page to learn more info about these majors and the application deadline.

The benefit show for the APA Theatre Department which includings Acting, Dramatic Production, and Musical Theatre majors.

Join us for four shows with itty bitty bites & big laughs in the APA Studio Theater (black box behind the auditorium).

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition to chart the Colorado River. 
 

Equal parts thrilling adventure and sharp-witted comedy, Jaclyn Backhaus' MEN ON BOATS offers a daring and humorous retelling of history that explores the meaning of pushing forward when faced with peril. The year is 1869. Guided by the spirited explorer John Wesley Powell, an eclectic group of adventurers embarks on a quest to chart the Colorado River and American frontier driven by ambition, hunger, and a touch of madness. They encounter perilous rapids, conflicting personalities, and a fair share of chaos. 
 

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of on behalf of Dramatists Play Service www.concordtheatricals.com  Guests who arrive early will enjoy complimentary light bites and the enchanting melodies by MMET Pop located ON the historic stage of the HBUHSD Auditorium. 

The most popular Musical of all times - Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterwork is a timeless story of seduction and despair. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. With a masterful score that has topped the musical theater charts for years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s enthralling score includes “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music,” “‘Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade” and the title song - "The Phantom Of The Opera". Truly an experience never to be forgotten!

PLAYLIST  26 is a big rock ‘n’ roll concert filled with the latest creative work from our APA MMET Popular Music and Media students premiering original music and music videos, paired with the best in contemporary music! Also involving APA’s Technical Theatre and Costume Design students, this is an entirely student-curated show that speaks directly to their generation, all while upholding the same high entertainment standards you have come to expect from APA.

For tickets to the 11/10 PLAYLIST 26 Studio Show, please ask an MMET Student for more information.

THE BACCHAE is an ancient Greek tragedy, written by the Athenian playwright Euripides during his final years in Macedonia, at the court of Archelaus I of Macedon. 

Young ruler Pentheus is furious at the sudden arrival of a stranger and the female followers of Dionysus, the Baccahae. Pentheus and his family have disavowed Dionysus as Zeus’ son. Ironically, Dionysus is a member of this family. Slowly, methodically, Dionysus takes his revenge on the family. The Bacchae dramatizes the battle between opposing forces in the conflict between the rationality and frenzy, and the horrific consequences of of late honor and recognition.

Observe classes in session, learn more about the audition process and how to prepare, and chat with APA current students.
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Join us for the SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 2026 celebrating the holiday season around the globe and it might even include snow! The APA Orchestra will perform joined by artists from all APA pathways (Acting, Costume Design, Dance, Dramatic Production, Media, Musical Theatre, Popular Music, Orchestra, and Technical Theatre). Saturday’s show is extra special because it is the annual benefit concert for the EEFA (Educational Enrichment Foundation for the Arts) which supports APA as well as the vibrant arts programs offered by the HBUHSD feeder middle schools.

APA’s Dramatic Production students present the annual 10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory 10 minute plays accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre pathways. Be advised that these dramatic works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.

A prince learns the true meaning of glory, love, and war in this iconic musical allegory. With an infectiously unforgettable score from the four-time Grammy-winner, three-time Oscar-winner, and musical theatre giant Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Children of Eden), PIPPIN continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power. In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the un-extraordinary moments that happen every day.

Book by  ROGER O. HIRSON Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow   
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse 
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo Ending Originally Conceived In 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
Pippin is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Experience the past, present, and future of movement in this APA faculty-choreographed dance concert! APA’s talented dancers will bring to life the vision of the Academy’s dance mentors as they display a dizzying blend of works covering the complete spectrum of dance. FUSION 2027 will move you!

THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR MMET, for the third year in a row celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Beatles recordings with a session-by-session account of their most creative and groundbreaking period. 1967 saw the release of their most celebrated LP Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as well as some smash singles and Magical Mystery Tour EP and its accompanying film.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s  musical CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy. Originally directed by Trevor Nunn and featuring musical staging by Gillian Lynne, the all-singing, all-dancing Tony-winning musical spectacular has been translated into 16 languages. 

CREATIVE FORCES, the benefit show for APA DANCE, is a tour de force of APA student creativity! This benefit performance is directed and produced by APA Dance students, who have overseen every aspect of the show: from choreography and rehearsals, to showbills, lighting, and scheduling.

PUFFS is a comedic play written by Matt Cox which follows a group of well-meaning, loyal, and overlooked students during their seven eventful years at a certain School of Magic and Magic. While a popular boy is busy saving the wizarding world, the overlooked and relentlessly loyal 'Puffs' struggle just to survive their seven years at a certain school of magic.

What’s a singer without a song? This year’s annual RETROFEST: SONGWRITER delves into the fascinating stories behind the songs we know and love, and the people who brought them to life. Join us as we visit the songwriting sweatshops of tin pan alley, celebrate the era of the singer-songwriter and share a few “I didn’t know they wrote that!” moments.

The benefit show for the Entertainment Production Design Guild

Snatch your ticket for APA’s 3rd annual haute couture runway show OFF THE RACK 2027! Step into the dazzling world where you’ll get up close and personal with the exquisite costumes, avant-garde fashion, and stunning special effects makeup creations crafted by the visionary students of APA’s Costume Design. Prepare to be captivated by their artistic genius and innovative style on APA's fashion runway. 

Join us in the orchestral celebration of the year at the APA Orchestra’s FANFARE 2027! The ensembles will present a selection of classical masterpieces. Attendees will enjoy a remarkable showcase of talent, featuring collaborative pieces and performances led by students, highlighting the exceptional skills of the APA Orchestra.

When not filming live performances and concerts, the true passion of APA's Media Team is filmmaking. Witness the next generation of storytellers in the APA MMET’S MEDIA TEAM FILM FESTIVAL 2027 filled with short films in an environment that's both intimate and informative! Walk the red-carpet and grab your delicious snacks (available for purchase from the theater) while you enjoy this sizzling cinematic show in the beautiful, historic Bay Theatre screening room located in Seal Beach. Please be advised that the student works may contain mature themes and sensitive content.

APA’s Dramatic Production pathway presents the annual ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 2027  where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory plays. The original plays will showcase each students’ work in a single, solitary act and accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre pathways. Please be advised that these dramatic works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.

(sin·er·jee) / noun. 1. Combined action or operation 2. A mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct participants 3. A mainstage dance show of spectacular movement and dedicated dancers. The APA Dance Department will captivate audiences with a thought-provoking showcase of mesmerizing movement and groundbreaking collaborative numbers choreographed by APA faculty, special guests in its presentation of SYN•ER•GY 2027! Treat your friends, family, and colleagues to this jaw-dropping, high-octane show!