|
 Each
year more than 50,000 audience members
attend more than 80 performances at the
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center,
located at Lansdowne Avenue and School
Lane in Upper Darby.
With seating for 1,650 persons, the
center is an exceptional performance
facility ideally suited to musical, dance
and theatrical productions.
The uniqueness of the Performing Arts
Center is further accented by its diverse
programs and an involvement by people of
all ages that is a model for communities
across the nation. To join the Performing
Arts center as a member, sponsor, angel,
partner, benefactor, or impresario,
download the member/sponsor donation form
at the bottom of this page. Donations
support the center's many programs which
include:
Upper
Darby Summer
Stage
Since 1976 Summer Stage has
involved more than 500 young people
each summer in the production of
children's shows and Broadway musicals.
Participants are directed by a staff of
professional artists and teachers and
performances are attended by more than
24,000 each season.
Professional
Performances
The center hosts a wide variety
of professional artists each season.
Past performances have included The
Philadelphia Orchestra, Maynard
Ferguson, The Peking Acrobats, an
annual performance of The Nutcracker
and many more.
Youth
Performances
Young audiences are also at the
core of our mission. In fact, during
the past season, the Performing Arts
Center presented 43 children's or
family performances, more than any arts
organization in Delaware County.
Local Arts
Groups
The center presents local
organizations such as The Lansdowne
Symphony, The Philadelphia Youth
Orchestra, The Delaware County Youth
Orchestra and its junior chamber
ensemble as well as the musical groups
of Upper Darby High School.
International
Events
More than 50 nationalities are
represented in our community and each
year several performances are dedicated
to celebrating this diversity and
developing understanding among the many
cultures. The most successful of these
is The International Bazaar which
presents crafts, food and music and
dance from up to 30 nations each year.
SUMMER STAGE 2008 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register in person only on Monday April 21, 2008 at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Upper Darby School District residents may register from 7 PM to 7:45 PM
A Resident is one who resides in and pays taxes to Upper Darby School District. Please bring emergency telephone numbers and medical information for your child (allergies, medications, etc.)
Registrration may be available at the Box Office beginning on April 22 at 1:30 pm if space permits. Call the Box Office after April 22 at (610)622-1189 to see if space is available in any program.
A separate check is required for each registrant. Credit Cards are not accepted for registration.
Apprentice Program (Ages 11 to 12)
Participants must be 11 years of age by June 16, 2008 or finished 5th grade. Classes are offered in acting, movement, music and storytelling from 8:30 to 11 :30 am Monday through Friday. Apprentices perform at local libraries as the Summer Stage Storytellers. Each session is limited to 72 students. Participant must attend the full 3 week session or he/she will be ineligible for Rising Stars next year. One session only per participant.
Apprentice Program Fees: S 135 for residents |
First Session: June 20 to July 11 (no classes on July 4)
Second Session: July 14 to August 1
Rising Stars Program (Ages 12 to 13)
Participants must be 13 years of age by June 16, 2008 or finished 7th grade or must have completed a full session of the Apprentice Program. Classes are offered from 1 to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and will culminate in a performance of a children's musical. Each session is limited to 72 students. Participants must attend the full 3 week session or he/ she will be ineligible for Children's Theater next year. One session only per participant.
Rising Stars Program Fees: S 145 for residents
First Session: June 27 to July 18 (no classes on July 4)
Second Session: July 21 to August 8
Children's Theater Program (Ages 14 to 17)
First time members of the Children's Theater Program participate in one of our six shows presented for a children's audience. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 10:30 am and Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm.
Rehearsals are held in the morning from 9 am to 12 noon and in the afternoons from 1 to 4:30 pm. Children's Theater is not all day every day. Members attend only when they are needed for rehearsals. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be given at the first cast meeting for each show. Summer Stage is not a day care program. Children are on their own for lunch. McDonald's and other restaurants are within walking distance or a bagged lunch may be eaten in the lobby. Parents are expected to help your child assume responsibility for attending rehearsals and learning lines. Please do not schedule family vacations, camps, summer school or medical appointments during rehearsal times.
Participants must be 14 years of age or finished 8th grade by June 16, 2008 or must have participated in Children's Theater last year. Members who have completed one full session of the Rising Stars Program may enter Children's Theater at age 13. Participants will be assigned to a cast after registration and will be notified by mail the week of May 5. Please do not call the Box Office for assignments. First meetings for each cast are on the first date listed below.
Please check your family calendar. You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday these dates:
Show #1 You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, June 17 through July 11 (no rehearsals July 4)
Show #2 You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, June 18 through July 18 (no rehearsals July 4)
Show #3 You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, June 23 through July 25 (no rehearsals July 4)
Show #4 You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, July 8 through August 1
Show #5 You MUST be available 9 am to -1:30 pm, Monday through Friday, July 15 through August 8
Show #6 You MUST be available 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, July 22 through August 15
Children's Theater Fees:
One show: $150 for residents, $300 for nonresidents
Scholarships: A limited number of financial need work scholarships are available. Ask for a scholarship application at registration.
Technical Theater Program (Ages 13 to 17)
Participants must be 13 years of age by June 16, 2008 or finished 7th grade. Participants will receive training in set and props construction, painting, lighting and sound. Hours are on a contractual basis. An interview with the Technical Director at registration is a requirement for admission to the program. Limited enrollment.
Technical Theater Fees: $130 for residents
Main stage Program presents My Favorite Year (Ages 16 to 25)
Participants must be 16 years old by June 9, 2008 or finished 10th grade. Auditions are tentatively scheduled for June 9 at 7 pm. Come prepared to sing and dance. Check the wwwudpac.orgwebsite for audition songs and more information. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday evenings and you must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Performances of My Favorite Year are August 1, 2, 8, 9.
Main stage Fees: $20 for residents
For more
information about the Performing Arts
Center
and its programs call 610-622-1189
or visit the official website.
www.udpac.org
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