Gabie Whiteman started Avon Performing Arts in October of 2016 and continues following her passion teaching the art of Musical Theater and Acting. She began as one of Cleveland's own SINGING ANGELS and then headed to Boston where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. Gabie has almost 30 years experience teaching Music and Theater Arts in the classroom, with credits performing in New York City and in various locations around Cleveland and the world. She is working to bring quality arts programming to the children of Avon and surrounding communities.
NEW SUMMER CLASSES ARE HERE!
Registration with Cityofavon.org
Week One
The Magic of Disney
Going into 1st - 3rd Grades
June 22-26
10am -11am
$130 * Max 12
Calling all young performers! In our Disney Singing Class, students bring their favorite Disney songs to life while building confidence, creativity, and strong vocal skills.
So Ya Wanna Be an Actor?
Going into 4th - 8th Grades
June 22-26
11:30am-12:30pm
$130 * Max 15
Whether your child is brand new to performing or already loves the spotlight, this class creates a supportive environment where every student feels encouraged to take creative risks and shine, building strong stage presence, vocal skills, emotional expression, and audition technique — all while having a blast!
Week Two
Musical Theater and Vocal Performance
Going into 4th - 8th Grades
July 6-10
10-11am
$130 * Max 15
This high-energy musical theater class is designed for young performers ready to take their skills to the next level. Students train in singing, acting, and movement while learning what it truly means to become a confident performer!
Musical Theater Jr. and Intro to Performance
Going into 1st - 3rd Grades
July 6-10
11:30-12:30pm
$130 * Max 12
Each session includes vocal technique, character development and choreography inspired by age-appropriate Broadway favorites. Performers will strengthen stage presence, audition technique, and ensemble work, all in a supportive, encouraging
environment.
Week Three
Improv Jr.
Going into 1st - 3rd Grades
July 6-10
11:30-12:30pm
$130 * Max 12
Each week we will play improv “games” in this fast paced class! In this playful,
high-energy improv class, young performers use their imaginations to create characters,
stories, and silly scenes on the spot!
Improv Sr.
Going into 4th - 8th Grades
July 13-17
11:30-12:30pm
$130 * Max 15
Discover your inner comedian and have fun learning about short form improv! This class
focuses on creativity, self-expression in a supportive, encouraging environment. There’s
no memorizing and no pressure — just laughter, movement, and imaginative play.
Going into 4th - 8th Grades
July 13-17
11:30-12:30pm
$130 * Max 15
Parent Testimonials
Avon Performing Arts has been an amazing experience for my daughter. We started with the first class offered and haven’t stopped. My daughter can’t wait each week for class and continues to learn more and more from Gabie. It has dramatically improved her confidence and her ability to perform has significantly advanced. I hope others give Gabie a try and are fortunate to have the same wonderful experience we have been blessed with. This is the best opportunity my daughter has had to build her acting skills. Thank you Gabie!
-Kelly Pojman, mother of a 7 year old little actress
" I can not say enough good things about Gabie and Avon Performing Arts. Gabie's passion for her students and their growth in music and theater is obvious and contagious! Her warmth, energy and enthusiasm brings out the best in her students. My daughter loves "Broadway Kids" and looks forward to her time with Gabie every week! I feel truly fortunate to have this wonderful program available in our community!"
-Alissa Truax
Gabie Whiteman
I’d be happy to provide you with additional information about classes and private lessons with Gabie's Studio Gabiesstudioperformingarts@gmail.com
(440) 610-7226