Pennsylvania Performing Arts Company
A not-for profit organization 501(c)3
MISSION:
The Pennsylvania Performing Arts Company is a non profit organization whose purpose is to provide performance opportunity in the arts for all ages.
The Pennsylvania Performing Arts Company was established to provide performance opportunities for all ages, cultures and levels of talent. PPAC is not interested in finding the most talented performers but involvement of people whom the arts will benefit the most. Our charities have been in the past, “Make A Wish” foundation, “Saint Judes Children’s Hospital,” local benefits hosted to help brain injured children, breast cancer victim and a child born without ribs. When there is a need we organize.
Why support the Arts?
When students are producing music, theatre or dance, they experience history, collaboration, development from beginning to end. They find themself by exploration in worlds that encourages them to experiment with their innerself. Their self worth and self respect grow as they find their strengths and understand their weaknesses. They apply systems for expression, yet creatively explore ways to manipulate and process new ideas. They learn how their passion can make them successful. Completing a performance builds confidence and self esteem which is a major part of individual success in every career path. Take some time to ask your mentors if they ever played an instrument, took a dance class, performed on stage. Many to most will tell you they did and this is why the arts is an integral part of shaping the lives of young people and helping the lives of adults.
Whether it is seeing a musical, orchestra or listening to a band, the enjoyment of the arts is no doubt an integrated part of every culture’s lifestyle.
The arts is social, personal and educational. A package that will assist those who partake in it to find quality of lifestyle, to give back to society, to understand needs of each other and themselves. They will also acquire skills that lead to goal accomplishments, gain appreciation of cultures and diversity and finally be happy with themselves for their recognized achievement.
What have we done?
The Pennsylvania Performing Arts Theatre has sponsored events for many programs. Each year a Spring Gala of performances including excerpts from a ballet as well as choreography competition winners and music competition winners. Solely supported by tickets for each event. The non profit has also sponsored an annual performance of “The Nutcracker.”
A scholarship fund was also organized. PPAC has given over $10,000.00 in the past 5 years to students for classes in the arts. Presently, the program has sponsored a number of youth musical theatre performances. Priority has been given to the performance area for the students and the rehearsal areas.
The Pennsylvania Performing Arts performs in the Pennsylvania Performing Arts theatre. In 2016, a new stage was purchased for the theatre, backdrop LED lights, backstage rooms on either sides of the stage, one with a bathroom. We have acquired a restaurant license, had air testing and monthly water testing. Raised the ceilings in the theatre area.
We are presently placing in two new heaters because the building is comprised of four heaters and we are using donations to slowly replace all.
The Theatre is owned by the Conservatory of Music and Dance who holds their classes here and provides PPAC with accommodations based on their performances and rehearsals.
What are our short term goals? Where will donations go?
The Pennsylvania Performing Arts performs in the Pennsylvania Performing Arts theatre. In 2016, a new stage was purchased for the theatre, backdrop LED lights, backstage rooms on either sides of the stage, one with a bathroom. Our goal for 2017 is the following:
- Upgrades to the lighting in the parking lot
- Maintenance to the parking lot
- Raise the next ceiling in the theatre area and extend the curtain.
- Purchase a valance for the curtain.
- New doors in the music room and hall area.
- Painting of the building and front columns
- Purchase of the Pennsylvania Performing Arts Company sign for the road. Approvals are already in place with the township.
- Excess money for the year is given to scholarships through our essay competition and any benefits that arise for local needs or charities.
What are your long term Goals?
- Community Theatre
- Children’s Dinner Theatre. This means that we will need to upgrade some of the kitchen.
- Possible addition to allow for more theatre space and rehearsal areas.
- Annually upgrading to make this a pristine place for the Pennsylvania Performing Arts Company to hold most of our performances.
All donations and funds in excess will be applied to the theatre and productions: costumes, set, seating, curtain, lights, sound, props, back drop, master classes and any other area that will go directly into enhancing the educational presentations and program administration at the theatre.Email us at info@PaPerformingArts.com
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The Pennsylvania Performing Arts
3355 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, Pa 19403
Executive Director/President
Catherine Cianciulli
Vice President/Treasurer
Joseph Cianciulli
Administrator
Joanne Panzullo
Office Managers
Maria Fricker
Joanne Baxindine
Artistic Staff
Annemarie Macrina- Dance Administrator
Christine Jones- Ballet Director
Mary Boyer- Music Advisor
Lauren Haza- Intern Advisor
Parent Representatives
Carolyn Reid
Rebecca Mann
PRODUCTION STAFF
Annemarie Macrina
Christine Jones
Stacy Malachowski
Catherine Natter
Lauren Haza
Jarred Cianciulli
Joseph Cianciulli
Olivia Cianciulli
Jason Cianciulli
Erica Cianciulli
Breanna Yates
Madelyn Sedler
Kathleen Dwyer
Moira Gannon
2665 Skippack Pike
Worcester, Pa 19490
Eagleville: officemgre@comad.net 610 630-0544
3355 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, Pa 19438
Harleysville: officemgrh@paperformingarts.com 215 256 4567
298 Main Street
Harleysville, Pa 19403
Worcester: officemgrnw@paperformingarts.com 215 699 6500
2665 Skippack Pike,
Worcester, Pa 19490
Easy access to Towamencin, Hatfield, Montgomeryville, Perkiomenville, Zeiglersville, Green Lane, Skippack, Vernfield, Ambler, Bluebell, Norristown, Lower Gwynedd, Upper Gwynedd, Plymouth Meeting, Jeffersonville, West Norriton,Worcester, North Wales, Lansdale, Audubon, Oaks, Collegeville, King of Prussia, Fort Washington, Quakertown.