Children's Performing Arts of Miamisburg

10/25/2025

🎭 Artist Masterclass with Jake Lockwood! 🎭

Join CPAM for a special acting workshop led by the incredible Jake Lockwood!

🎬 Who: Ages 12–19
🗓 When: November 8th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: CPLC, 550 S. First St., Miamisburg, OH 45342
Registration: $25, now open at www.cpamburg.com

✨ What to Expect:
A seasoned character actor, Jake Lockwood will guide participants through a 2-hour workshop filled with exercises to help you build strong, believable characters and gain the tools to make bold, vibrant choices that bring your performances to life on stage.

🎭 About Jake Lockwood:
Jake Lockwood is known for directing and acting in productions for Walt Disney World and recently wrote an original play for The Human Race Theatre. His extensive experience both on stage and behind the scenes makes him the perfect mentor to help young performers grow their craft and confidence.

Spots are limited, register today!

10/09/2025

Do you believe in magic? Sign up today to audition for Miracle on 34th Street — The Play!

📅 Show Dates: December 11–13
🎬 Auditions: October 22 & 24 | 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Miamisburg Community Center North, 224 Maple Ave Miamisburg OH 45342
🌟Open to actors in grades K–12

Come prepared with a 1-minute monologue and bring your holiday spirit!

✨ Visit us www.cpamburg.com to sign up and learn more.

09/23/2025

🎄✨ Auditions Coming Soon! ✨🎄

We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street will be held on October 22 & 24!

Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, we’d love to see you come out and audition. This classic holiday story is full of heart, magic, and fun for the whole family—perfect for performers of all ages.

🎭 More details coming soon about times and how to sign up, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, mark your calendars and get ready to bring a little holiday spirit to the stage with us!

09/23/2025

Big Thanks from All of Us at Arts by the River! 🎭🎨🌊

We want to give a huge shoutout to Mayor Michelle Collins, Superintendent Stacey Maney, and Police Chief Mike Brem for coming out to support Arts by the River & The SpongeBob Musical!

As a nonprofit children’s community theatre, we truly rely on the support of our local leaders to make events like this possible. It means so much to see you show up, not just for us, but for the kids, the families, and the arts in our community.

We couldn’t do what we do without your continued encouragement and partnership. Thank you for helping us create a space where young artists can shine and our whole community can come together to celebrate creativity.

With lots of gratitude,

Children's Performing Arts of Miamisburg

09/20/2025

There is still time to sign up for this great class!!

🎭 Acting for Teens

Acting Fundamentals & Audition Prep

Discover your voice. Build your craft. Take the stage with confidence.

This four-session class is an exciting and interactive introduction to the art of acting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your audition skills, Acting for Teens offers a fun and supportive space to grow as an artist.

You'll learn the core foundations every actor needs, including:
- Acting technique and character work
- Improvisation to unlock instincts and creativity
- Script and scene analysis for deeper understanding
- Voice and movement exercises to build stage presence
- Audition preparation and cold reading tips

Who: 6th-12th Graders
**** Now including 6th grade!
When: Mondays, 6pm-9pm
Sept 22nd, Sept 29th, Oct 6th, and Oct 20th
Where: Community Park Learning Center
550 1st St, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Cost: $80 registration fee

Throughout the course, you'll explore the GOTE system (Goal, Obstacle, Tactics, Expectation), developed by Robert Cohen, to break down character motivations and create honest, compelling performances. You'll also build confidence through improv games, acting exercises, and partner scene work, all designed to help you connect, listen, and react truthfully in the moment.

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and take your acting skills to the next level? Join us and let’s create something wonderful together.

Visit us at www.cpamburg.com/learn to sign up today!

09/16/2025

🎭 Acting for Teens
Acting Fundamentals & Audition Prep

Discover your voice. Build your craft. Take the stage with confidence.

This four-session class is an exciting and interactive introduction to the art of acting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your audition skills, Acting for Teens offers a fun and supportive space to grow as an artist.

You'll learn the core foundations every actor needs, including:
- Acting technique and character work
- Improvisation to unlock instincts and creativity
- Script and scene analysis for deeper understanding
- Voice and movement exercises to build stage presence
- Audition preparation and cold reading tips

Who: 6th-12th Graders
**** Now including 6th grade!
When: Mondays, 6pm-9pm
Sept 22nd, Sept 29th, Oct 6th, and Oct 20th
Where: Community Park Learning Center
550 1st St, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Cost: $80 registration fee

Throughout the course, you'll explore the GOTE system (Goal, Obstacle, Tactics, Expectation), developed by Robert Cohen, to break down character motivations and create honest, compelling performances. You'll also build confidence through improv games, acting exercises, and partner scene work, all designed to help you connect, listen, and react truthfully in the moment.

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and take your acting skills to the next level? Join us and let’s create something wonderful together.

Visit us at www.cpamburg.com/learn to sign up today!

09/13/2025

I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready!

Today is the BIG DAY! CPAM's The SpongeBob Musical hits the stage. Join in on the fun and come see this wonderfully energetic and bubbly musical at Riverfront Park in Miamisburg.

📆Saturday, September 13th @ 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, September 14th @ 2pm
📍Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
🎪Free Event! Featured at Arts by the River

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara
Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &
The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A,
Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White
T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

For more information visit us at www.cpamburg.com

09/12/2025

We're only 1 day way from CPAM's production of The SpongeBob the Musical. It's going to be the BEST DAY EVER! You don't want to miss out.

📆Saturday, September 13th @ 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, September 14th @ 2pm
📍Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
🎪Free Event! Featured at Arts by the River

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara
Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &
The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A,
Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White
T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

For more information visit us at www.cpamburg.com

09/12/2025

If you wanna rock and feel it, alright, come and Bikini Bottom boogie all night! This weekend join CPAM & this great cast on stage at Riverfront Park in Miamisburg performing The SpongeBob Musical.

📆Saturday, September 13th @ 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, September 14th @ 2pm
📍Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
🎪Free Event! Featured at Arts by the River

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara
Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &
The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A,
Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White
T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

For more information visit us at www.cpamburg.com

09/11/2025

We're only 2 days away from CPAM's production of The SpongeBob Musical. Come on out and have the best day ever with us & these great actors!

📆Saturday, September 13th @ 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, September 14th @ 2pm
📍Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
🎪Free Event! Featured at Arts by the River

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara
Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &
The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A,
Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White
T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

For more information visit us at www.cpamburg.com

09/11/2025

Thank you Rob Bucher's Behind the Curtain Cincinnati for highlighting our show and event this weekend!

Arts by the River is just over a week away! Stay tuned for vendor spotlights, experience raffle information, appearances from local community members and SpongeBob teasers! Saturday, September 13 &…

09/11/2025

Arts by the River is this weekend, Sept 13th & 14th, at Riverfront Park in Miamisburg!

Join us for a weekend of fun with local vendors, food trucks, raffles, children's activities, and peformances of The SpongeBob Musical presented by CPAM.

Event Starts at Noon both Saturday & Sunday
Showtimes: Saturday 2pm & 5:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Where: Riverfront Park, Miamisburg

We can't wait to see you there!