Voted metro-Atlanta's #1 youth theatre program!
Join us for our inaugural show as we expand to launch a new location in Cherokee County!
CHEROKEE PERFORMS!
in partnership with Cherokee County Recreation & Parks
& Front and Center Foundation
Bringing performing arts opportunities to Cherokee County residents
and surrounding communities
SUMMER 2026 CAMPS & SHOWS IN CHEROKEE
9 weeks of Theatre Camps, June 1 - July 31, in Cherokee.
Every week culminates in a show on Friday!
Click here to see the Cherokee Camp Schedule & registration link!
Get onstage this summer in the Summer Show!
Perform in a full-scale summer production of RAISE YOUR VOICE
with Forefront Arts and Front and Center Foundation!
Celebrate 75 years of iconic Broadway characters & shows with this breathtaking musical theatre revue!
ballet / jazz / musical theatre combo class
Got any questions? Give us a call at 770-864-3316!
COMING TO A STAGE NEAR YOU!
Performances will be May 1-2, 2026!
Featuring a cast of Cherokee-area kids & teens, join us Over the Rainbow for our Mainstage production of “The Wizard of Oz” this spring!
2026-2027 SEASON ENROLLMENTS
Registration for Fall 2026 will open in April
Which program is right for you?
Pick Your Path depending on your child's goals & schedule:
Short-Term recreational theatre experience ~ our Mini Musicals are a 5-8 week commitment and feature an informal Parent Sharing during the final class! Classes meet once/week and each mini-session has a specific performance theme.
Build Technique & Artistry ~ our discounted class bundles Broadway Bound (ages 3-5) and Triple Threat (K-12th) offer a series of classes focusing on Acting Technique, Vocal Performance, and Musical Theatre Dance Technique. Classes meet once/week September - May and perform in 2 recitals. You can also enroll in any Acting, Dance, or Voice class by itself as a Recreational class.
Perform in Full-Scale Productions ~ our MainStage Performance Company members perform in our full-scale shows. Everyone enrolled receives a featured role in the show.
Recreational classes in Acting, Voice, or Dance ~ try a new activity! Expand your theatre or performance knowledge, make new friends, build confidence, and perform in a recital at the end of each semester!
Join our 2026-2027 Forefront Arts interest waitlist
for first dibs on enrolling when registration opens, sneak peeks on upcoming MainStage Performance Company plans, and access to special discounts & offers!
SUPPORT THE ARTS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee Performs is an initiative by Front and Center Foundation to bring arts opportunities to residents of Cherokee County and surrounding communities.
Front and Center Foundation is a tax-exempt 501c3 organization.
Our EIN number is 33-1645650. We invite you to support our mission to make a difference one stage, one story, one person at a time.
As a non-profit organization we rely on sponsorships & fundraising to help cover the all of the expenses involved with putting on a full-scale production that are not covered by student tuition. Your generosity helps us provide tuition assistance and performance opportunities so that individuals and communities can experience the transformative power of the performing arts to build confidence, foster community, and help every person find their unique spotlight.
By donating to Front and Center Foundation, you're directly investing in young people, arts education, and top-tier productions. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting impact on our performers' growth and the community we are building together.
All donations are tax-deductible. Donate today and help someone step into their spotlight!
Thank you for your support!
Sponsor a child: THE SPOTLIGHT FUND ~ tuition assistance for students in need
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO FRONT AND CENTER FOUNDATION