The Miracle Project New Jersey is an evidence-based, groundbreaking, fully inclusive program which helps children and young adults with autism and other special needs build communication and social skills, community, and greater self-esteem through music, acting, dance, acting and storytelling.

This creative dynamic socialization program was founded in 2004 in Los Angeles by Elaine Hall, and was featured in the Emmy award winning HBO documentary AUTISM:  The Musical!

MPAC is the only provider of this unique program in New Jersey and was honored with the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award for Innovative Programs in 2018 and the New Jersey Cultural Access Network Innovator Award.

Semester Offerings

Miracle Project and Miracle Project Advanced are both offered for 14 weeks in the Fall and Spring Semesters.   Our Fall semester runs from mid September through mid January.  The Spring semester runs mid January through mid May.   Programs include group activities, singing, movement and acting while working toward end of semester performances for family and friends!

Summer Program

We offer a 5 week summer program!  Classes meet twice a week for 1.5 hours in the late afternoon!  Details and Registration info are typically available in early April.

For questions please contact Education Director Cathy Roy at

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Miracle Project Programs

Miracle Project

Miracle Project (Ages 9-18)

July 7, 2026 - August 6, 2026

The Miracle Project New Jersey is an evidence-based, groundbreaking program which helps children and young adults with autism and other special needs build communication and social skills, community, and greater self-esteem though music, acting, dance, acting and storytelling.  This fun in person summer camp will involve peer mentors from our Performing Arts School program.  Students will have a great time socializing, learning new skills and working toward a mini musical performance!

Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cost is for the 10 sessions

Cost: $250

I just wanted to personally reach out and thank you and staff tremendously for such a wonderful job with the children this semester. You are all so gifted, warm, patient and exceptional with our special kids. …You and your team went over and beyond to offer a high quality program for our children and I am one extremely grateful parent!…

Miracle Project Program Parent

Peer Mentor Information

Major support for The Miracle Project at MPAC is provided by Bruce Jacobs and Ken Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management

Additional support for this program is provided by

Sensory Friendly Performances

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Field Trip)
May 11, 2026 - May 12, 2026

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Field Trip)

It’s not easy being the Pigeon–you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” books, and featuring an innovative mix of songs (and feathers), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. re 

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MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen
May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026

MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.