A scene from a theatrical play showing a woman in a long cream-colored dress and a man in a blue velvet coat holding hands and looking at each other. A woman in casual clothing stands behind a wooden box on the stage.

Two girls dressed as flowers with yellow and red petals and blue bow ties, and a woman dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz with a blue and white dress, perform on stage with a painted floral backdrop.

A woman with long curly hair wearing a flower crown and red dress, smiling and extending her arm, on stage with a red and white swirl banner in the background.

A girl with face paint sitting on a chair, while a woman stands next to her smiling. Other people are seen in the background, some wearing costumes, in a room with a large mirror.

Two performers on stage, a young man in a suit and a young woman in a pink dress, holding hands and dancing.

Children performing in a stage play, with two girls dressed as Dorothy and Princess Aurora from fairy tales, and colorful backdrops.

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People in colorful costumes, including a snowman and reindeer, celebrating on stage with happy expressions.

A group of young people performing on stage, singing and raising wooden sticks, during a theatrical production set against a blue background with a wooden structure.

Children dressed in colorful costumes performing on stage in a theatrical play.

Two children dressed as characters from the musical Moana Jr perform on stage, with one holding a spear and the other holding a hook, set against a blue sky background with stage lighting.

A theatrical stage scene from the musical Grease, featuring a large cast of children and teenagers dressed in 1950s style clothing, with a bright pink background, a sign that says "GREASE," and a burger stand labeled "Burger Palace." The cast is holding hands and taking a bow.

At NorCal Academy of Performing Arts, we believe in the power of the arts to transform lives. Since 2010, we’ve been dedicated to nurturing young talent through high-quality education, professionally directed productions, and inspiring workshops.

As a nonprofit, we ensure that every aspiring artist—regardless of background—has access to opportunities. Thanks to our donors and community partners, we provide scholarships, host industry professionals, and create a supportive space for students to grow both on and off the stage.

Join us in shaping the future of the arts—one performance at a time!

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Three children dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz performing on stage, with one child as a girl in a checkered dress, another as the Tin Man, and the third as the Scarecrow, in front of a painted backdrop.

Two young girls dressed as characters from Frozen standing on stage, holding hands, with a backdrop and stage stairs behind them.

An infographic with a blue background titled "Our Numbers Tell a Story" showcasing three colored squares. The left square is orange, labeled "Over Students Served," the middle square is yellow, labeled "More Than Musicals Produced," and the right square is orange, labeled "Over Years in the Making."

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Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Show:

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

May 30th, 31st & June 1st

Hammer Theatre Centre

101 Paseo De San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113

A Disney classic, "The Little Mermaid" musical, features a young mermaid named Ariel, longing for the human world, who makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her voice for legs in an attempt to win a prince's love before time runs out, all while defying her overprotective father, King Triton.

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