Luminary Arts is a not-for-profit with a mission to enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, unique and quality performing arts training, and an unparalleled contribution to our local schools' California VAPA* program. It was founded in 2015 by a group of performance arts professionals who gathered in the outskirts of San Diego, CA in North County.

 

Luminary Arts aims to provide access to high-quality theatre training, production, and performances for entry-level, novice, and professionally trained actors, directors, and crew in a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to building community by educating, supporting, and creating performing artists with three core pillars:

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School Programs: We bring professional teaching artists of music, theatre, and dance into the classroom and work side by side with your classroom teachers. We provide after-school enrichment programs, choral presentations, dance workshops, and drama classes -- all tailored to a school's needs. Please visit our School Programs page to learn how to bring a Luminary Arts curriculum to your school.

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Studio Classes & Workshops: We provide instruction that supports emerging performing artists as they expand their skills and explore their potential in a non-competitive environment. Our professional teaching artists provide a unique experience for students and professionals at all levels. 

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Productions | Performances & Camps: We provide live performance opportunities in both educational and community settings. We are always striving to bring a level of professionalism to all our productions. Our young students are educated in all aspects of the production process.

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*In 2001 the California State Board of Education adopted content standards for the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) for students in pre‐kindergarten through grade 12.  A standard is a goal – an ideal – that the State Board agrees is important for students to achieve in a particular discipline. As in other content areas, the VAPA standards state explicitly the content that needs to be provided in visual and performing arts programs to accomplish the student learning expectations specified by each grade level.  From these standards, school districts can then develop a sequential curriculum. The VAPA standards are organized around five (5) component strands that overlay all four (4) arts disciplines (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) for each grade level. The strands are interrelated and should not be viewed or used in a stand alone, linear manner, rather they should be used in more of a circular, woven or spiral approach to curriculum development. Click here to learn more abou the CA VAPA Standards.