WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Kathleen Davison, White Plains Performing Arts Center. June 2, 2010: The White Plains Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees announced that the annual Spring Benefit, to be held on Monday June 21 at 7pm, will honor the talented young performers from the Conservatory Theatre’s 2009/2010 season.
The entertainment for the evening will be highlights from several of these productions including “A Chorus Line”, which played this winter to sell out crowds, “Fame” which just finished a successful run as well as a sneak preview of the upcoming production of “Edges”, which has already garnered rave reviews while still in rehearsal. Broadway World called “Edges” a “scintillating new production” and a “must see event for all theater lovers in the Greater New York Area”. The production costs for the Benefit are supported by a generous contribution from U.S.Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.
The casts of all 2009/2010 conservatory productions will be formally recognized on stage as part of the evening’s events; prizes will be awarded in various categories. Raffle drawings will be held for an exciting selection of leisure activities as well as tickets to sports events and Broadway shows. The evening will benefit the Conservatory program and help to fund scholarships for deserving students with demonstrated potential as well as financial need.
The Conservatory provides a healthy, joyful outlet for youthful creative energies in a well structured program of theatre arts. The camaraderie among students, directors and teachers creates a supportive environment for youngsters in need of a sense of belonging and a positive self image. Here is a telling quote from a current participant in the program ” I don’t know what it is about theatre but it gives me this awesome feeling like I never want what’s happening to go away, whether it’s being in it, doing tech or just watching.” The proceeds from the June benefit will ensure that many more youngsters are able to participate in the joy of live theatre.
The evening Ticket prices are $50 for Premium seating; or $35 for adults and $25 for students for general seating. To reserve benefit tickets on line, and to purchase tickets to any upcoming production, please visit www.wppac.com. Tickets may also be purchased during business hours at the Theatre Box Office or by phone at 914-328-1600.
The White Plains Performing Arts Center, a 501© 3 not for profit organization, based in downtown White Plains, is dedicated to the presentation and production of a full spectrum of performing arts events for the City of White Plains and its surrounding communities. The Conservatory Theatre is a professional training and presentation program for theatrical artists between the ages of 8 and 18, offered year round at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. The mission of the program is to provide the community with the highest quality, most professional training in all aspects of theatre arts.
