fox academy

Elevating Craft Through Artist Mentorship

Fox Academy connects aspiring students with seasoned performing arts professionals, offering immersive master classes and hands-on workshops that refine technique and foster artistic excellence.

A group of participants rehearsing choreography onstage at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, arranged in a staggered formation while performing a lunge pose, with rows of empty auditorium seats visible in the background.
Two individuals standing in a backstage area at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, with one person gesturing while speaking and the other wearing a jacket and tie, surrounded by props and equipment.
A live music performance onstage at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, featuring a group of musicians playing guitars and drums while a large black‑and‑white video of a vocalist is projected on the screen behind them.
Participants practicing a dance combination in a studio space, with one individual in the foreground extending both arms and legs outward while others follow the choreography in the background.
A group of workshop participants standing along a studio wall at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, with handwritten posters behind them and several individuals wearing dance attire as they observe an activity.
A group of participants gathered in a black box theater space at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, standing near tiered seating while engaging in conversation and preparing for a workshop or rehearsal.
A large group of participants practicing dance movements in a studio space, with individuals arranged in rows lifting one leg and extending their arms in unison during a coordinated exercise.

About the Program

With the support of exceptional industry partners, Fox Academy offers students unique opportunities to learn from professionals working in national touring productions. These engagements have included cast‑led workshops, interactive assemblies, behind‑the‑scenes experiences, and special educational events tailored for local schools.

Bringing Theater into Schools

Through partnerships with community organizations and school districts, Fox Academy coordinates on-campus assemblies featuring touring performers who share insights into theatrical storytelling, movement, rhythm, and stage production. These interactive experiences bring the excitement of live theater directly to students.

Bringing Students to the Fox

Fox Academy also provides access to the Fox Performing Arts Center for district-wide special events, giving students the chance to step onto a professional stage. These events have included variety showcases, student performances, and collaborative projects that celebrate creativity across the region.

Recent Highlights

Fox Academy has hosted masterclasses with the following professional groups:
• Chicago
• A Chorus Line
• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
• Leslie Odom Jr. • Hadestown

Participants seated on the stage floor at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside during a workshop session, with two individuals centered in the foreground facing the group and auditorium seating visible in the background.
Participants practicing choreography onstage at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, standing in a staggered formation and facing a mirrored wall during a dance workshop session.
Participants seated on the studio floor during a dance workshop, clapping and observing others practicing steps as individuals move across the foreground.

Explore Our Impact

Connecting Schools to the Historic Stage

Beyond masterclasses, we open the theater doors to regional youth, bringing classroom learning to life through subsidized student shows and unforgettable live performance experiences.

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