Ruhala Performing Arts Center is a training center for theatre craft: Broadway dance, acting, and singing, along with yoga, a pre-school program, and boys-only work. Ruhala Performing Arts Center stands for Gateway to the Arts though Transformational Energy. Stage craft, when approached holistically and organically, is transformational in nature as it changes the individuals who engage the work from their authentic selves. Psychologists have shown us that as children we can create "false selves" through our adaptations to other peoples' considerations. In stage work our false selves interfere with honest expression. At Ruhala Performing Arts Center we assist performers of all ages to discover their inner potential, riches of spirit, intelligence and confidence. The fun is in doing the work we love because then it feels like playing hard. Come interview with the director, meet our staff, and see our facility. See if Ruhala Performing Arts Center is right for you. For in-depth reading about Ruhala Performing Arts Center, please see Mark Ruhala's "The Value and Power of Training for Young People".

Ruhala Center Mission is to work and train in theatre craft with heart-centered business, personal, and professional relationships that facilitate transformation. Ruhala Center borrows its definition of the heart-center from Brugh Joy: compassion, harmony, healing, and unconditional love.

Ruhala Center Vision is that good classes, rehearsals, and performances change those who participate. Performing arts work has the potential for transformation. Ruhala Center’s aim is for students and performers to become more fully who they intrinsically are, from three year olds to adults.

Ruhala Center’s Philosophy begins with the idea that the theatre is a vehicle for personal development. Ruhala Center hopes to assist students and performers in discovering their inner potential. It is our belief that inside each child are mature energies waiting to be introduced. As such, inside each adult are child-like energies hoping to play.

Being fully present, in the moment, with an open heart, allows one the vulnerability necessary to discover the depth of performing arts transformation. Wildly freeing, and invigoratingly rewarding when we perform.

RPAC is committed to color-blind, gender-neutral, age-indifferent casting. 

Ruhala Center Methodology integrates traditional performing arts training with yoga, Brain Gym and attachment child development theory. Classes are spontaneous and flow from the moment at hand. Activities and topics of conversation are open to go anywhere.

Ruhala Center’s Private Lessons are an integral part of learning. We recommend students take private lessons in tandem with group classes at varying times. Please inquire with the director about details.

Scholarships
The Ruhala Performing Arts Center believes its training ought to be available for all persons who desire to study. Therefore the Ruhala Center offers financial aid scholarships for students and families who demonstrate financial hardship for tuition. If the Ruhala Center scholarship committee deems it necessary, other relevant financial information may be requested and required before a decision is made.

The Ruhala Center offers limited scholarship opportunities. Generally two summer scholarships and two school year scholarships are offered. Scholarship students must submit new applications for each new session. The Ruhala Performing Arts Center gratefully accepts donations designated for scholarships.

Please submit the following to the Ruhala Center Staff:

• One page cover letter consisting of one or more paragraphs detailing why aid is needed.
• Previous year tax returns
• Financial aid form