We Are PASEO!
Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts is a Signature School of Kansas City Public Schools with a Performing Arts Majors that include: Dance, Visual and Graphic Arts, Fashion and Costume Design, Broadcasting and Video Production, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Theater/Drama, Technical Theater, and Creative Writing. The teachers at Paseo Academy have extensive backgrounds in the arts and are dedicated to providing students with outstanding educational opportunities through a wide variety of creative experiences. Locally and nationally celebrated writers, artists, actors, musicians and dancers provide additional instruction, with many serving as artists-in-residence, lecturers and master teachers.
The Theatre Department is organized under the direction of:
Ms. Michelle Wallace (musical director)
Mr. Dylan Smith (theatre teacher)
Mr. Jeff Robinson (technical theatre teacher)
Ms. SJ Knox (AV Technology Specialist)
Mr. Travis Cal (Fashion Designer)
Ms. Lauren Thompson and Ms. Paula Chappell-Lang (Dance Instructors)
Mrs. Callie Garber and Mr. Kenneth Moore (Musical Directors)
Our newly renovated auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art lights and sound and comfortably seats over 1000 guests.