NTCA Fine Arts Conservatory '25–'26
Purpose
To provide North Tampa Christian Academy a robust fine arts department, offering focused musical theater training, theatrical training, vocal training, dance training, backstage technical training, excursions to work with professionals in the field, workshops by guest lecturers, teachers, and performers, spiritually enriching theater camps, and will produce powerful high quality religious productions and mainstream musical theater productions.
The conservatory will produce 3 productions a year: October, February, and May.
Process
The conservatory will be part of the North Tampa Christian Academy educational offerings. It will admit 20-24 students per session- (grades 7-12). This will be audition and application based only. Students will be responsible to utilize the Titan Teacher Network for any/all classes they are unable to attend due to their attendance at the conservatory. This will be the students’ focus and are expected to maintain high academy integrity throughout their involvement with the conservatory. At the end of each session, students may need to reapply/reaudition if they want to join a new session. Regular attendance is required, and students may only miss in cases of illness or family emergency. Any or all travel dates need to be communicated before admittance into the conservatory.
An additional $300 fee will be charged for conservatory season.
Times
Monday–Thursday: 2:15-4:45 PM
Friday: 2:15-4:15 PM
Select Sunday Rehearsals
Fall Theater Season (9 weeks of rehearsal [11 weeks total])
August 12-13 (Auditions/Casting)
August 18-22- Week 1
August 25-29- Week 2
September 1-5- Week 3
September 8-12- Week 4
September 15-19- Week 5
September 22-26- Week 6
September 29-October 3- Week7
October 6-10- Week 8
October 13-17- Week 9
Theater Camp: October 16-19
October 20-21- Performance Week
Rehearsal October 20, Performance: October 21
Winter Theater Season (10 weeks of rehearsal [13 weeks total])
October 27-31 (Auditions/Casting)
November 3-7- Week 1
November 20-14- Week 2
November 17-21- Week 3
December 1-5- Week 4
December 8-12- Week 5
December 15-19 (Spring Theater Auditions/Casting)
January 5-9 – Week 6
January 12-16- Week 7
January 19-23- Week 8
January 26-30- Week 9
February 2-6- Week 10
February 9-10- Performance Week
Rehearsal: Monday, February 9, Performance: Tuesday, February 10
Spring Theater Season (9 weeks of rehearsal [10 weeks total])
February 16-20 - Week 1
February 23-27- Week 2
March 2-6- Week 3
March 23-27- Week 4
March 30-April 3- Week 5
April 6-10- Week 6
April 13-17- Week 7
April 20-24- Week 8
April 27-May 1- Week 9
May 4-7- Performance Week
Performances: Wednesday, May 6, Thursday, May 7
Program Focus
Musical Theater Training: Comprehensive training in all aspects of musical theater.
Theatrical Training: Development of acting skills and stage presence.
Vocal Training: Enhancing vocal techniques and performance.
Dance Training: Instruction in various dance styles and techniques.
Backstage Technical Training: Learning about stagecraft and technical operations.
Professional Excursions: Opportunities to work with industry professionals.
Guest Workshops: Sessions with guest lecturers, teachers, and performers.
Theater Camps: Spiritually enriching camps designed to develop talent and faith.
Productions: High-quality religious and mainstream musical theater productions.
Conservatory Staff
Director: Devin Anavitarte
12 years of educational experience
20 years in production
30 plays written
65 productions directed
7 novels self-published
Dance Instructor: Jerè James
Owner/operator of Inez Patricia School of Dance
30+ years of instruction
Horton pedagogy training from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Former students on Broadway in The Outsiders and The Lion King
Admittance Process
All conservatory students must be self-motivated, hardworking, dedicated, reliable, punctual, responsible- with an ability to sing, dance, and or act- or a combination of the before-mentioned, or prowess with backstage or technical abilities.
Student Responsibilities & Requirements
MS submissions must be A/B average
US submissions must average a 3.0 GPA
Go through an in-person-interview and audition
Communicate with teachers weekly
Cannot fall a week behind in class work- must watch the TTN videos, or expect to be retaught by teachers
submit all interfering travel dates before admittance is accepted
Admittance into the program will be decided by the conservatory director and the admission committee made up of conservatory staff.
Fees
Upper School (Grades 9-12): $1,700 per year or $850 per semester (monthly payments available at $170 over ten months)
Middle School (Grades 5-8): $800 per year or $400 per semester (monthly payments available at $80 over ten months)
Fee Allocation
Venue rental fees
Costumes, sets, props
Sound equipment
Show license materials
Guest lecturers, performers, and additional master classes
Choreography costs
Educational excursions (e.g., Disney Imagination Campus)
Additional Opportunities for Upper School Students
Fall semester religious theater camp at Camp Kulaqua
Performance of the spring musical at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Benefits of Musical Theater and Dance
Enhances creativity
Builds collaborative skills and community
Improves time management
Teaches patience and concentration
Promotes empathy and physical activity
Boosts self-esteem and self-discipline
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving
Future Vision
Expansion to include instrumental and vocal offerings
Increase in staff
NYC tour for Broadway shows and theater workshops
Development of a Performing Arts Center