THE CONSERVATORY
The Northern Virginia Performing Arts Conservatory is an audition only pre-professional training program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of artists through rigorous, industry-informed instruction in acting, voice, and movement. Founded by award-winning theatre educator Anthony Cimino-Johnson, the conservatory offers a supportive yet challenging environment where students ages 15–19 can grow artistically, academically, and personally. With a focus on individual growth, ensemble collaboration, and college/career readiness, the program is designed to prepare students for success in collegiate performing arts programs and beyond.
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STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
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STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Northern Virginia Performing Arts Conservatory
The Northern Virginia Performing Arts Conservatory is a premier, audition-only training program for serious young artists ages 14–19. Limited to just 24 students, the Conservatory offers intensive, college-level instruction in acting, voice, movement, and performance.
Founded by nationally recognized theatre educator and Tony Honorable Mention recipient Anthony Cimino-Johnson, the Conservatory prepares students for college auditions, conservatory programs, and professional careers in the arts.
What Students Receive:
Small class sizes & personalized mentorship
Training in character development, vocal technique, choreography, and audition prep
Masterclasses with Broadway, film, and television professionals
College audition workshops, portfolio development, and networking opportunities
A fully produced mainstage production each season
This is more than training—it’s a bridge between high school and the professional world, designed to unlock your potential and launch your future in the performing arts.
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STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Northern Virginia Performing Arts Conservatory
The Northern Virginia Performing Arts Conservatory is a premier, audition-only training program for serious young artists ages 14–19. Limited to just 24 students, the Conservatory offers intensive, college-level instruction in acting, voice, movement, and performance.
Founded by nationally recognized theatre educator and Tony Honorable Mention recipient Anthony Cimino-Johnson, the Conservatory prepares students for college auditions, conservatory programs, and professional careers in the arts.
What Students Receive:
Small class sizes & personalized mentorship
Training in character development, vocal technique, choreography, and audition prep
Masterclasses with Broadway, film, and television professionals
College audition workshops, portfolio development, and networking opportunities
A fully produced mainstage production each season
This is more than training—it’s a bridge between high school and the professional world, designed to unlock your potential and launch your future in the performing arts.
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COME FROM AWAY DATES
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COME FROM AWAY DATES
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COME FROM AWAY DATES
"Come From Away" is an MTI Pilot Production, and the Virginia Thespian All-Regional Production for the 2026 Festival. Any student, regardless of affiliation with NoVAPA can participate in this show.
Rehearsal Schedule: ***We are willing to Work with your conflicts***
Friday, October 31st - 2pm - 5pm - Read Thru
Tuesday, November 11th - 7pm - 9pm
Thursday, November 13th - 7pm - 9pm
Sunday, November 16th - 9am - 1pm
Tuesday, November 18th - 7pm - 9pm
Thursday, November 20th - 7pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 22nd - 9am - 4pm
Sunday, November 23rd - 9am - 4pm
Tuesday, November 25th - 7pm - 10pm
Friday, November 28th - 9am - 4pm
Saturday, November 29th - 9am - 4pm
Sunday, November 30th - 9am - 4pm
Monday, December 1st - 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday, December 2nd - 5pm - 9pm
Thursday, December 4th - 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 5th - 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, December 6th - 9am - 9pm
Monday, December 8th - 7pm - 9pm
Friday, December 12th - 7PM PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 13th - 2pm PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 13th - 7pm Performance
Sunday, December 14th - 2pm Performance
Friday, January 2nd - 9am - 1pm
Sunday, January 4th - 9am - 1pm
Thursday, January 8th - 7pm - 9pm
Friday, January 9th - VIRGINIA THESPIAN MAINSTAGE
Monday, January 12th - 6pm - STRIKE
"Come From Away" is an MTI Pilot Production, and the Virginia Thespian All-Regional Production for the 2026 Festival. Any student, regardless of affiliation with NoVAPA can participate in this show.
Rehearsal Schedule:
We will do our best to work with your conflicts***
Friday, October 31st - 2pm - 5pm - Read Thru
Tuesday, November 11th - 7pm - 9pm
Thursday, November 13th - 7pm - 9pm
Sunday, November 16th - 9am - 1pm
Tuesday, November 18th - 7pm - 9pm
Thursday, November 20th - 7pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 22nd - 9am - 4pm
Sunday, November 23rd - 9am - 4pm
Tuesday, November 25th - 7pm - 10pm
Friday, November 28th - 9am - 4pm
Saturday, November 29th - 9am - 4pm
Sunday, November 30th - 9am - 4pm
Monday, December 1st - 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday, December 2nd - 5pm - 9pm
Thursday, December 4th - 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 5th - 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, December 6th - 9am - 9pm
Monday, December 8th - 7pm - 9pm
Friday, December 12th - 7PM PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 13th - 2pm PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 13th - 7pm Performance
Sunday, December 14th - 2pm Performance
Friday, January 2nd - 9am - 1pm
Sunday, January 4th - 9am - 1pm
Thursday, January 8th - 7pm - 9pm
Friday, January 9th - VIRGINIA THESPIAN MAINSTAGE
Monday, January 12th - 6pm - STRIKE
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WEST SIDE STORY DATES
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WEST SIDE STORY DATES
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WEST SIDE STORY DATES
West Side Story will be performed as an immersive theatre production, unique to NoVAPA, and unlike anything students have likely experienced before.
STUDENTS MUST COME OFF BOOK TO THE FIRST REHEARSAL
Sun, February 15th - 9am - 4pm - Staging Rehearsal
Tues, February 17th - 2pm - 9pm - No School LCPS - Staging Rehearsal
Thurs, February 19th - 7pm - 9:00 pm
Fri, February 20th - 5pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, February 21st - 9am - 4pm
Tue, February 24th - 7pm - 9:00 pm
Fri, February 27th - 5pm - 9:00pm
Sat, February 28th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 3rd - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 4th - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 5th - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 6th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 7th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 8th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 9th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 10th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 11th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 12th - 5pm - 9pm
March 13th - 7pm Performance
March 14th - 2pm Performance
March 14th - 7pm Performance
March 14th - 2pm Performance
West Side Story will be performed as an immersive theatre production, unique to NoVAPA, and unlike anything students have likely experienced before.
Sun, February 15th - 9am - 4pm - Staging Rehearsal
Tues, February 17th - 2pm pm - 9pm
Thurs, February 19th - 7pm - 9:00 pm
Fri, February 20th - 5pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, February 21st - 9am - 4pm
Tue, February 24th - 7pm - 9:00 pm
Fri, February 27th - 5pm - 9:00pm
Sat, February 28th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 3rd - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 4th - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 5th - 7pm - 9pm
Mar 6th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 7th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 8th - 9am - 4pm
Mar 9th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 10th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 11th - 5pm - 9pm
Mar 12th - 5pm - 9pm
March 13th - 7pm Performance
March 14th - 2pm Performance
March 14th - 7pm Performance
March 14th - 2pm Performance
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
CONSERVATORY TRAINING
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
CONSERVATORY TRAINING
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
CONSERVATORY TRAINING
Why Choose Us
BE SEEN. BE HEARD. BE AMAZING
Why Choose Us
BE SEEN. BE HEARD. BE AMAZING
SEE FOR YOURSELF
WHY OUR STUDENTS LOVE BROADWAY BOUND
SEE FOR YOURSELF
WHY OUR STUDENTS LOVE BROADWAY BOUND
Why Choose Us
BE SEEN. BE HEARD. BE AMAZING
SEE FOR YOURSELF
WHY OUR STUDENTS LOVE BROADWAY BOUND