With many Christian schools and homeshcool groups lacking the funding for a vigorous fine arts program, our founder, Dr. Nicky Chavers, knew that young people in these situations still needed to have their skills developed and their hearts and minds challenged through this powerful medium. So, in 1973, Dr. Chavers began something that he, as a talented actor and singer, never had the opportunity to participate in – Drama Seminars!
These week-long, action-packed, evangelistic-focused drama weeks give Christian school sand homeschool groups a professional drama experience with an eternal focus. Yes, in just one week, elementary or high school students work together under our team’s guidance to set up, rehearse, and perform a full-scale production! With thought-provoking chapels, small-groups and one-on-one discipleship, as well as professional training in technical, makeup, costuming and directing, every student receives an incredible opportunity to grow in their craft while learning invaluable spiritual lessons they will take with them for the rest of their lives.
FIND THE TEAM
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1.27-2.1 - Greenville Christian Academy | 1737936000 Monday, January 27, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025 |
2.3-2.8 - Inverness Christian Academy | 1738540800 Monday, February 3, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025 |
2.10-2.15 - Hope Children's Home | 1739145600 Monday, February 10, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
3.3-3.8 - Evansville Drama Team | 1740960000 Monday, March 3, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
3.17-3.22 - Hagerstown Area Homeschool Group | 1742169600 Monday, March 17, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
2.17-2.22 - SOAR Co-Op Homeschool Group | 1739750400 Monday, February 17, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
2.24-3.1 - Ambassador Christian Academy | 1740355200 Monday, February 24, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
3.3-3.8 - Homeschool Group | 1740960000 Monday, March 3, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
3.10-3.15 - Fort Wayne Homeschool Group | 1741564800 Monday, March 10, 2025 - Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
3.17-2.22 - KASH | 1742169600 Monday, March 17, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
3.31 - 4.5 - Lima Christian Academy | 1743379200 Monday, March 31, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
4.7-4.12 - FAITH | 1743984000 Monday, April 7, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
2.10 - 2.15 - Academy of Excellence (at Northland Camp) | 1739145600 Monday, February 10, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
2.17 - 2.22 - Christian School of Bainbridge | 1739750400 Monday, February 17, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
3.24-3.29 - Maranatha Christian School | 1742774400 Monday, March 24, 2025 - Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
3.24-3.29 Lebanon Baptist | 1742774400 Monday, March 24, 2025 - Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
3.31 - 4.5 Atlantic Christian School | 1743379200 Monday, March 31, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
4.21 - 4.26 King's Players Community Theater | 1745193600 Monday, April 21, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
4.21-4.26 - Southbend Homeschool Group | 1745193600 Monday, April 21, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
4.7 - 4.12 - Lebanon Baptist | 1743984000 Monday, April 7, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
Founded in 1971, the Academy of Arts exists to train and inspire the next generation of servant leaders to properly use the universal gift of communication for others’ good and God’s glory.
The Academy of Arts
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