Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts

About

A 7-week acting and public speaking workshop that teaches material selection and performance basics, followed by an advanced class for repertory company work. The institute was founded by former students of Burt Reynolds and focuses on building confidence through live performance opportunities. Your kid starts with the foundational workshop, then can audition for the advanced Friday class where they rehearse for actual productions. The institute specializes in working with neurodiverse learners and kids who need extra support building self-confidence on stage.

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts is a school and theater that aims to educate and enhance knowledge of the entertainment industry. It provides a haven for individuals facing various challenges such as dysfunctional childhood, domestic abuse, mental health issues, and addiction. The institute offers programs and support for those overcoming these obstacles and aims to give them a spotlight in the entertainment industry

Programs (5)

• 7-week workshop

  Workshop
  · Friday, Sunday· Evening· Paid

  The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts runs a 7-week workshop that meets on Friday and Sunday evenings, giving kids a chance to dive into the entertainment industry while building real confidence and skills. This program is really special because it's designed as a supportive creative space for all kids, especially those who might be dealing with tough stuff at home or struggling with things like anxiety, learning differences, or just finding their place in the world. The institute genuinely believes that performance and creative expression can be healing, and they create an environment where every student feels seen and celebrated. The workshop costs $225 for the full seven weeks, which is pretty reasonable for the kind of personalized, judgment-free learning environment they've built. What really sets this place apart is that it's not just about putting on a show—it's about helping kids discover their voice and their confidence, no matter what they're carrying with them.

• and a bonus improvisation class on June 10th

  Workshop
  · Friday, Sunday· Evening· Paid

  The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts is offering an improv class on June 10th that gives kids a chance to build confidence and creative expression through theater games and improvisation techniques. Classes run on Friday and Sunday evenings, so you've got some flexibility depending on your schedule. The program costs $225 and is really special because it's designed to welcome all kinds of learners—including kids who might struggle with traditional classroom settings, those dealing with anxiety or learning differences, or anyone who could use a confidence boost from being on stage. Beyond just teaching performance skills, this place genuinely creates a supportive community where kids feel seen and celebrated for who they are, which honestly makes it so much more than just another drama class.

• All About Acting and Public Speaking

  Workshop
  · Paid

  Students work through script interpretation, material selection, and performance techniques in a structured 7-week format. The workshop covers fundamentals for acting and public speaking, taking participants from initial script reading through final performance presentation. Successfully completing this workshop is required to advance to the Friday night repertory company class.

• See our class schedule

  Workshop
  · Friday, Sunday· Evening· Paid

  The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts offers classes on Friday and Sunday evenings where kids can dive into the entertainment arts in a really special environment. What makes this place different is that they've created a genuinely supportive community where kids dealing with all kinds of challenges — whether that's anxiety, learning differences, tough home situations, or anything else — can build real confidence through performance and creative expression. Classes run $225, and honestly, from what I've seen, the instructors really get what these kids need and create this safe space where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. The whole vibe of the place is about helping kids live their dreams instead of being held back by their fears, and they're not just teaching theater skills — they're actually changing how these kids see themselves.

• Advanced Acting & Performance

  Production
  · Friday· Evening· Variable

  Advanced actors rehearse and perform in live theatrical productions as part of the repertory company. Your kid needs to complete the 7-week foundational workshop before being invited to join this ongoing performance group. The class serves as both rehearsal space and casting ground for the institute's original productions.