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California Performing Arts

Our Mission

At California Performing Arts, we are dedicated to creating and performing innovative and dynamic works, we strive to create a safe and creative environment with professional instructors and directors, so that our members become their individual best and to inspire our audiences with passion and no pride. Just a not to consider with tragedy and a lot of humor.

At California Performing Arts, we are passionate about the performing arts and believe that everyone should have access to the transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to provide high-quality performances and educational programs that inspire, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Our talented team of performers, educators, and administrators work tirelessly to create unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact on our community.

Classes & Workshops

About Our Classes & workshops

For beginners or as a refresher, our Youth and adult Acting classes and workshops are fun but intensive, designed By Mitra Licciardi with over 30 years of experience in teaching, directing, and performing. California performing arts programs are taught by professionals that have yearly background checks that will provide a safe and creative space while covering the most current Curriculum. Students will learn the fundamentals of Acting for stage, film, improv, auditioning, movement, and voice through a variety of classic and new techniques. Students will also be introduced to lessons and projects that will give them the skills, and ability to express themselves with confidence.

Group Classes, Workshops, Industry Clinics, Private Zoom Lessons

We offer Classes in Acting for Film, Stage, Theatre, Improv, Voice, Movement for Youth and Adults.

Founder/Director Mitra Licciardi Serving The AV For 3 decades!

Fall Classes/ Workshops 2025 Starting now!

New Classes added

(Mondays) closed

Acting Out ages 4-6 (Mondays)

4:30pm

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5:30pm

Palmdale, Ca. 93551

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(Mondays) closed

Acting Out ages 4-6 (Mondays)

Acting Out ages 4-6yrs

This workshop is an introduction to Acting , dancing, and singing while playing theatre games and performance.

Tuitio...

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4:30pm

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5:30pm

Palmdale, Ca. 93551

(Tuesdays) open

Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 4- 10 yrs)

3:30pm

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4:30pm

42525 10th St W Lancaster, CA 93534

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(Tuesdays) open

Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 4- 10 yrs)

Tuesday

Workshop Cost: (Costume fee $50)

Monthly cost $100

Showtime FEBUARY 2026

3:30pm

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4:30pm

42525 10th St W Lancaster, CA 93534

(Tue/Thursdays) Open

Improv workshop for youth

3:30pm / 4:30pm

, Lancaster CA 93534

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(Tue/Thursdays) Open

Improv workshop for youth

3 Month Workshop tues/thurs , homeschool hours available, abc’s of improv techniques, games, and a short standup comedy show for final proje...

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3:30pm / 4:30pm

, Lancaster CA 93534

(Wednesdays) Open

Teen Musical Theatre Workshop Ages 11-17yrs

6:00pm

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7:30pm

Lancaster / Palmdale

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(Wednesdays) Open

Teen Musical Theatre Workshop Ages 11-17yrs

Teen Musical theater workshop with two performances

starts Wednesday November 5th

$50 costume fee

instructors: Ms. Mitra, Piano Man Mike Leon

La...

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6:00pm

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7:30pm

Lancaster / Palmdale

(Saturdays)

Acting Workshop for Adults

3pm

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4pm

Lancaster CA 93534

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(Saturdays)

Acting Workshop for Adults

Saturdays, 3-4pm, that teaches you everything you need to know about Acting for Stage and film while creating an original work for your dem...

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3pm

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4pm

Lancaster CA 93534

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Private Zoom Lessons

Stella Adler
The Sanford Meisner
Lee Strasberg
Uta Hagen
Chekhov
Stanislavsky

Acting Private Education Programs

We believe in the importance of Acting education and are committed to providing opportunities for students of all ages to learn and grow. From after-school programs to summer intensives to workshops and masterclasses, we offer a variety of programs designed to inspire and challenge. We have distilled the best ideas and practices of the major acting techniques so artists can draw upon them and utilize the strengths of each.

Stella Adler
The Sanford Meisner
Lee Strasberg
Uta Hagen
Chekhov
Stanislavsky

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Experience the Magic of California Performing Arts

2026 Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Musical Theatre Summer-Day- Camp 2026, July M-W from 1 PM to 4 PM. Our team of talented instructors will be teaching accelerator and immersive performing arts classes with lots of fun theatre games, and final projects While collaborating with like-minded stage mates. Great for all levels. Ages 10 yrs to 17 yrs old.

Classes include musical theatre, Dance, voice, improv, Piano, set building, Costuming, Stage presence, and auditioning. they will be working on small scenes for last day of filming.

Camp Enrollment

STAFF

At California Performing Arts, we offer an immersive performing arts experience. Our team is made up of some of the best and professional talent in the AV With yearly background checks. We specialize in a variety of genres, including drama, improv, acting for film, musical theatre, Voice, Dance, and more. Our shows are designed to transport you to another world, with stunning sets, costumes, and lighting. We pride ourselves on creating shows that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

CPA SPOTLIGHT - Princess Guzman

SPOTLIGHT - Artist of 2025 Princess Guzman

Hey my name is Princess Guzman and I am a local artist in Palmdale, and I have a disability called mosaic down syndrome so I have a mix of regular and down syndrome cells what I have is a very rare disability/condition. I do art to raise awareness to inspire others that have what I have and any sorts of disabilities and conditions to show them that they have whatever it takes to make their dreams come true

-Princess Guzman Artist bio

California Performing Arts

Our Mission

Classes & Workshops

About Our Classes & workshops

Group Classes, Workshops, Industry Clinics, Private Zoom Lessons

Founder/Director Mitra Licciardi Serving The AV For 3 decades!

Youth Talent Search

Auditions for Opportunity

SPOTLIGHT

Enrolling Now!

FOR OUR ADULT STUDENTS

New workshops starting now!

Perform with us!

Fall Classes/ Workshops 2025 Starting now!

(Mondays) closed

Acting Out ages 4-6 (Mondays)

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

(Mondays) closed

Acting Out ages 4-6 (Mondays)

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

(Tuesdays) open

Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 4- 10 yrs)

3:30pm

-

4:30pm

(Tuesdays) open

Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 4- 10 yrs)

3:30pm

-

4:30pm

(Tue/Thursdays) Open

Improv workshop for youth

3:30pm / 4:30pm

(Tue/Thursdays) Open

Improv workshop for youth

3:30pm / 4:30pm

(Wednesdays) Open

Teen Musical Theatre Workshop Ages 11-17yrs

6:00pm

-

7:30pm

(Wednesdays) Open

Teen Musical Theatre Workshop Ages 11-17yrs

6:00pm

-

7:30pm

(Saturdays)

Acting Workshop for Adults

3pm

-

4pm

(Saturdays)

Acting Workshop for Adults

3pm

-

4pm

Private Zoom Lessons

Acting Private Education Programs

Experience the Magic of California Performing Arts

2026 Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Ways to pay

Payments Per Class (youth classes/Workshops)

Payments Per class (Adult Classes/ Workshops)

Monthly Payment (Youth Group Class/ workshops)

Monthly payments (Adult Group Class/workshops)

Pay in full ( 3 month session)

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CPA SPOTLIGHT - Princess Guzman

SPOTLIGHT - Artist of 2025 Princess Guzman

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