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Advanced Performers

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Award-Winning Competition and Touring Performance Program  

Now in its 7th year,  Advanced Performers is Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s nationally recognized educational theatre program. In February, this year’s cast of Matilda Junior received awards for Excellence in Dance and Excellent Student Direction at the Junior Theatre Festival West in February.

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Build New Skills
Make New Friends
Have Fun!

This award-winning, competitive-level traveling musical theatre team is for children ages 8-18. Participants develop musical theatre skills with BACT specialists in dance, voice, and creative storytelling, with an emphasis on ensemble work. Candidates interested in auditioning for next year’s cast can email  for more details!

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