Performing Arts
At Florida Preparatory Academy, the Performing Arts Department gives students the opportunity to discover their voice, build confidence, and express themselves through music, theatre, performance, and production.
Known as PAC#54, Florida Prep’s Performing Arts Classroom was established in 2022 and has grown into a dynamic program that combines classroom instruction with live performance opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore singing, acting, dancing, stage production, event support, and creative leadership in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Through performances, concerts, productions, and campus events, students develop skills that extend beyond the stage, including communication, teamwork, confidence, creativity, responsibility, and leadership.
PAC#54 Mission
PAC#54 provides a youth-based performing arts program that challenges, transforms, inspires, educates, and empowers students, artists, and audiences through live theatrical performances and events.
Performing Arts Opportunities
Performing Arts Opportunities
Florida Prep’s Performing Arts Department offers students opportunities to participate in both classroom-based learning and public performances throughout the school year.
Students may take part in:
Acting and theatre training
Students develop acting tools, stage presence, confidence, and performance skills through classroom work and public performances.
Vocal performance and choir
Students in Vocal Skills perform as The Falcon Singers, Florida Prep’s vocal group. The class helps students discover and strengthen their musical talents while building confidence in front of an audience.
Music appreciation
Students explore the elements and history of music while learning how music impacts culture, emotion, and everyday life.
Drama production and event support
Students gain hands-on experience in theatre production, staging, event planning, technical support, and performance management. The Drama Production Company helps manage and support campus events from planning through execution.
Classes Offered
Florida Prep currently offers several Performing Arts courses through PAC#54:
Acting Skills
This semester course helps students build confidence through acting tools, stage training, and performance practice. Students participate in in-class activities as well as public performances, while also exploring career opportunities in the performing arts.
Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation introduces students to the elements of music, music history, and the role music plays in our lives. This course encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of how and why music creates meaning and impact.
Vocal Skills / Choir
Vocal Skills is home to The Falcon Singers, Florida Prep’s vocal performance group. Students receive training in vocal expression, movement, rehearsal technique, and performance confidence. Public performances include campus concerts, Live Laugh Lunch showcases, basketball game National Anthem performances, and the Commencement Ceremony.
Drama Production
Drama Production gives students hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes side of performing arts. Students learn about event management, stage support, production planning, and the many roles required to bring performances and campus events to life.
Theatre Productions
The Falcon Players give students the opportunity to perform in plays and musicals, helping them develop acting skills, stage presence, teamwork, and confidence.
Campus Event Support
Drama Production students and PAC#54 members also help support major campus events such as International Fest, Talent Shows, Earth Day Fashion Shows, National Honor Society Inductions, Senior Dinners, Athletic Dinners, Career Day, and Commitment Day.
Clubs and Student Involvement
Drama Club
Drama Club serves as the umbrella organization for student involvement in PAC#54. Club members help support productions, fundraising, promotional efforts, and performing arts events throughout the year.
Students involved in Drama Club may assist with planning, producing, promotion, concessions, ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorship ideas, campus performances, and event support. Leadership opportunities may include club co-chair positions, event roles, production roles, and other creative responsibilities.
Signature Performing Arts Events
PAC#54 students participate in a variety of performances and campus events throughout the school year, including:
Live Laugh Lunch Performances
Live Laugh Lunch is a performing arts showcase produced by PAC#54 and held throughout the school year. Themes may include Halloween Bash, Holiday Bash, Instrumental performances, Asian New Year, Musical Theatre, and Moving On Celebration.
Concerts and Vocal Performances
The Falcon Singers perform concerts and special music selections throughout the year, including themed concerts, pop concerts, campus celebrations, athletic events, and Commencement.
Theatre Productions
The Falcon Players give students the opportunity to perform in plays and musicals, helping them develop acting skills, stage presence, teamwork, and confidence.
Campus Event Support
Drama Production students and PAC#54 members also help support major campus events such as International Fest, Talent Shows, Earth Day Fashion Shows, National Honor Society Inductions, Senior Dinners, Athletic Dinners, Career Day, and Commitment Day.
Previous Productions and Performances
Florida Prep’s Performing Arts Department has presented a growing list of concerts, plays, and musicals, including:
Elf, JR
You, the Jury
Aladdin, JR
You Have the Right to Remain Dead
Falcon Singers Movie Themes Concert
Willy Wonka, JR
Falcon Singers Pop Concert
All Greek Mythology in 45 Minutes or Less
12 Angry Jurors
Falcon Singers Blast from the Past
Peter Pan JR
The Hilarious Story of the Trojan War
Performance Spaces
PAC#54 utilizes several campus and community spaces for classes, rehearsals, performances, concerts, and events. These include Performing Arts Classroom #54, the Gleason Performing Arts Center, the Florida Prep Dining Hall, the Hall of Flags, and outdoor theatrical spaces on campus.
Why Performing Arts Matter
The Performing Arts Department at Florida Prep helps students grow as performers, creators, leaders, and communicators. Whether students are singing with The Falcon Singers, acting with The Falcon Players, supporting productions behind the scenes, or helping manage campus events, PAC#54 gives students meaningful opportunities to take creative risks, work as a team, and share their talents with the Florida Prep community.
At Florida Prep, performing arts are more than performances. They are opportunities for students to build confidence, find their voice, and become part of something memorable.