PAPA: Proactive Academy of Performing Arts

About PAPA

Our Academy

At PAPA, we are passionate about nurturing talent and fostering a love for performing arts. Our academy provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their creativity and express themselves through improv and comedy.

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Student Stories

Testimonials

Listen to what our students and their parents have to say about their experience at PAPA. Their testimonials reflect the impact of our training on their personal growth and development.

Tracy Vera

“PAPA has been an incredible journey for my child. The skills learned here go beyond the stage and have positively influenced various aspects of their life.”

Tina Barnes

“Improv, and the community I’ve found, has helped me find myself again and brought me so much happiness.”

Michael Green

“As a parent, seeing my child shine on stage and grow as an individual at PAPA has been immensely rewarding. The instructors are dedicated and inspiring, creating a fantastic learning environment.”

Upcoming Classes & Events

27 days to the event
RICE LAKE - (Adult) Summer Improv with Linda Kash - Wednesdays, July 2 - Aug 6
Details
Jul 02, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – Aug 06, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Bailieboro, 855 Second Line Rd, Bailieboro, ON K9J 6X8, Canada
This summer join us for six Wednesday evenings (6:30-8:30pm) full of laughter, fun, and spontaneity in the nicest possible setting. Improvisation is a confidence builder that fosters active listening, collaboration, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. No experience neccessary.
94 days to the event
PTBO - (Tiny Troupe) Improv with Meg Walsh - Sundays, Sept 7 to Nov 2
Purchase
Sep 07, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Sundays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT • September 7 - November 2, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 12) • Age 4-6
94 days to the event
PTBO - (Kids) Improv with Jennine Profeta - Sundays, Sept 7 - Nov 2
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Sep 07, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
St James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT • September 7 - November 2, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 12) • Age 7-12
94 days to the event
PTBO - (Teen) Scene and Monologue Study - Sundays, Sept 7 - Nov 2
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Sep 07, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
St James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Sundays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm EDT • September 14 - November 2, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 12) • Age 13-18
95 days to the event
PTBO - (Teen) Improv with Jennine Profeta - Mondays, Sept 8 - Nov 3
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Sep 08, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
St James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Mondays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm EDT • September 8 - November 3, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 13) • Age 13-18
101 days to the event
PTBO - (Adult) Beginner Scene and Monologue Study - Sundays, Sept 14 - Nov 9
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Sep 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Sundays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm EDT • September 14 - November 9, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 123) • Age 18+
102 days to the event
PTBO - (Adult) Musical Improv with Janet Van De Graaff (Int./Adv.) - Mondays, Sept 15 - Nov 10
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Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm EDT • September 15 – November 10, 2025 (Not including Thanksgiving Monday Oct 13) • Max. 14 students per class • Age 18+
102 days to the event
PTBO - (Adult) Improv for Beginners with Dave Pearce - Mondays, Sept 15 - Nov 10
Purchase
Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm EDT • September 15 - November 10, 2025 (no classes Thanksgiving weekend - Oct 13) • Age 18+
105 days to the event
PTBO - (Adult) Improv Multi-Skills with Kerry Griffin (Int./Adv) - Thursdays, Sept 18 - Nov 6
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Sep 18, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3, Canada
• Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm EDT • September 18- November 6, 2025 • Age 18+

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