Colin's Performing Arts College
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Colin's Performing Arts College (CPA) is a college of performing arts based on North Street, Romford, in the London Borough of Havering.
[edit] History
The college starting in 1984 as the Colin's Stage School and operated from rented halls; training children with the basic skills for the performing arts industry. In 1998 Colin's Performing Arts Limited was formed by Directors Colin Putz (Principal) and Keith Taylor (Finance). In 1999 they moved the company to its own specially designed studios and administration offices.
[edit] Courses
It produces two shows a year and trains students in musical theatre. It offers a three-year Musical Theatre Diploma course. It also has a school attached to it ranging from ages of 3 to 16 and the college has an agency attached where students are put up for professional jobs.
Currently CPA offers a part-time school course and a full time three year Musical Theatre Diploma course which started in 1999 with 12 full-time students, and offers students the chance to audition for professional work in musical theatre, television, commercials, pantomime, films and corporate work.