ADX ACADEMY
Preparation without opportunity is just rehearsals.
Broadway. Television. Theme Parks. Cruise Ships. This is where it starts.
ADX Academy exists for one reason — to take performers who are ready and put them in rooms the rest of the world only dreams about. If you're a director who believes in your students, a parent who sees something special in your child, or a performer who knows they're built for more — you're in the right place.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
We Built ADX Academy Because Talent Alone Was Never Enough.
"We've spent 25 years watching extraordinary young performers train endlessly — and then have nowhere to go. The talent was there. The work ethic was there. The opportunity wasn't."
"ADX Academy is our answer to that. Tony and Sarah Smith built this program to close that gap — not someday, but right now. We put serious young performers ages 12–20 on Broadway stages, in theme parks, on television, and in recording studios — and we build the careers that last long after the curtain comes down."
THE PROGRAM
One Academy. Every Path.
ADX Academy is the performing arts division of ADX Experiences — a professional platform that trains, places, and develops aspiring singers, dancers, actors, and recording artists ages 12–20. From intensive XLR8 Workshops to Broadway performances, parade stages, and recording opportunities, every program is built around one goal: real careers, not just rehearsals.
CAREER & PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING
XLR8 Workshops
Intensive, career-focused training designed for serious young performers who want results fast. XLR8 Workshops accelerate technique, stage presence, and industry readiness — so your student isn't just prepared, they're ahead.
For performers ages 9–20 · No audition required (Organizations, Schools, Colleges)
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
Broadway · Orlando · On Parade · Music
Real stages. Real audiences. Real career credits. We place performers in professional productions at world-class venues across the country — from Broadway stages to nationally televised parade performances.
For Individuals, Musical Theater, Dance, and Vocal Performance Studios (Auditions Required)
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
ADX Insiders, Brand Activation & Industry Prep
We help young performers build the professional identity that gets them noticed — headshots, resumes, self-tape auditions, agent submissions, and the personal brand that opens industry doors.
For performers and organizations ready to take their students to the next step
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Production · Direction · Choreography
Need professional direction or choreography for your production? Tony and Sarah Smith bring award-winning creative leadership to high school, collegiate, community, and regional productions — elevating every show to its highest potential.
For Creative directors, Studios, and Producing Organizations
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
The Results Speak for Themselves.
"After just one experience, we knew this was exactly what our daughter needed to take the next step. The confidence she gained was unreal."
Joanne H.
ADX Parent
"Tony, Sarah, and their team always provide great training and industry insights for my students, many of whom are now working on cruise ships, television shows, and Broadway."
Brandy B.
Academy Director
Ready to See What ADX Academy Can Do?
Whether you're a director looking to elevate your program, a parent investing in your child's future, or a performer ready to take the next step — ADX Academy is where it starts.
See the Full Program at ADX AcademyAuditions, training, and performance opportunities available now.