Professional Performing Arts School
328 W 48th St. New York, NY 10036
Partners in the Performing Arts:
Manhattan Youth’s after school program at PPAS works with PPAS school administration to provide opportunities for students to explore their creativity and interests! All have the chance to perform via multiple platforms: Various Dances, Musical Theater, Improv, Acting Technique Class, Ukulele, Guitar, Fine Arts, & more!
All activities are free to participants thanks to funding from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). To learn more about New York City's investment in middle school youth and other family programs, please click here.
STEM/Literacy:
We also offer numerous options within the realm of STEM and Literacy! This includes Filmmaking, Dungeons & Dragons, Cooking, Sketch Comedy, STEM, Photography, LEGO Robotics, Coding, Club AI, 2D Animation, Game Program Design, and Playwriting!
Physical Recreation:
Manhattan Youth offer several classes based on physical activity: Girls Volleyball, Gymnastics, Basketball Clinic, Soccer, and Flag Football.
All activities are free to participants thanks to funding from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). To learn more about New York City's investment in middle school youth and other family programs, please click here.
Daily Schedule:
Monday Through Friday
Snack: 2:35 pm - 3:00 pm (Hot Supper)
First Session: 3:00 pm - 4:10 pm
Second Session: 4:15 pm - 5:25 pm
Dismissal Ends: 5:25pm-5:30pm
Theater Productions
Fall: Middle School Main Stage Performance Showcase
Winter: Middle School Performance Showcase
Spring: Musical, Black Box Production, Performance Showcase
Trimester Schedule
Fall: 9/15/2025 - 12/23/2025
Winter: 01/05/2026 - 3/14/2026
Spring: 3/16/2026 - 6/12/2026
