The Story of Showtime

Showtime Academy was founded by Jennifer and Rob Read, who are both veteran performers in the theatre arts. Jennifer and Rob have traveled the country working both on and off stage. When they settled in Rock Hill, SC, it seemed only natural for them to open a performing arts academy to pass on their wisdom and experience to the next generation. Showtime Academy is the only company of it’s kind in the Carolinas, focusing on Triple Theatre Training in voice, acting and dance. Showtime offers a variety of classes, performance opportunities and summer camps, taught with a wholistic positive leadership-driven curriculum. Showtime Academy Partners with Showtime Theatre Company, to produce multiple full-scale musical productions per year.

Our Core Values: THE 4 C’S

  • We are a family, and as a family we are involved in our local community in various ways to build positive connections. Dedicating ourselves to making our community better has a tangible ripple effect that will last for generations.

  • There is no wrong way to be creative! We want all our students to feel free to explore new ideas and avenues of expression.

  • We want our students to feel ready to take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what's considered “normal.” We want to give our students a base to be positive and impactful people in their communities.

  • Through our classes, performances and engagements with each other, we want our students to learn to be self-disciplined and compassionate members of the community. We want them to show compassion and empathy for others, to be honest and fair and to work together towards common goals.

  • The arts are for all! Showtime wants all people from all walks of life to join our family. There are equal opportunities for every person, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical and/or cognitive ability.

Leadership Matters.

Each month, we focus on a new aspect of leadership and integrate the lessons into our classes. The 2024 Leadership Lessons are:

January: Character, Confidence, Creativity, Community

February:  Faithfulness, Focus                                   

March: Goodness, Grace

April: Listen, Be Heard

May: Brave, Bold

June: Delegate, Dedicate

July: Persistence, PassionMarch-

August- No Classes

September- Showtime Pledge/Presentation

October- Patience/Posture

November- Self Control/Breath Control

December- Kindness/Core