As the leading professional theatre in Roanoke Valley, Mill Mountain Theatre feels a special responsibility for training the next generation of artists and building an appreciation of the art form in the next generation of audiences. Mill Mountain Theatre’s initiatives in Education and Community Engagement foster artistic growth in students of all ages and strengthen the organization’s relationship with the wider Roanoke Valley region through instructional programming, performances, partnerships, and special classes. MMT Conservatory is the pre-professional training program at Mill Mountain Theatre. The Conservatory fosters the artistic growth of burgeoning artists, nurturing creativity and self-expression in a setting intimately connected to the region’s premier professional theatre. With a variety of classes for all ages and experience levels, each semester offers new material and artistic challenges for students to hone their creative skills. Come be a part of our exciting theatrical community!
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“My time here at MMT has been nothing short of wonderful. I’ve been able to grow in such a safe and exciting environment. I feel completely prepared for my acting career after this and am so lucky that I got to start it here. The apprenticeship program teaches you how to be a smart actor, how to interact in a professional setting, and how to be a better human. The connections you make here will last you a lifetime and you will leave trusting your skills and ability to create magic on a stage. MMT is an extraordinary place full of exceptional people who have nothing but the best interests for you in mind. Those who have the privilege of calling this place home for the year are incredibly fortunate, and I, for one, will always cherish the incredible time I spent here..”
-Ashlinn, Apprentice Company 2024
“I owe everything and more to Mill Mountain Theatre and the wonderful teachers for filling my life with art! Mill Mountain Theatre isn’t a place of strict, scary learning. They truly look at the strengths of all their students and create art with each and every body.”
– Amanda, MMTC & Boston Conservatory Alum
“Mill Mountain Theatre Conservatory education is superior because the teachers provide excellent instruction in a warm, supportive environment to grow and strengthen my child’s talent.”
– Parent of MMTC Student
