About SPARC
Through exceptional performing arts education, SPARC helps youth find their inner light and share it with the world!
SPARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and is one of the nation’s most comprehensive, community-based youth performing arts education organizations. We provide an atmosphere where creative expression flourishes, meaningful connections are built, and individuality is celebrated.
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Double feature of spreading holiday cheer to RVA!! First up, Dominion Energy’s Christmas Parade then off to Maymont’s Merry Market! What a festive, fun day in RVA!! @richmond_parade @maymont_rva
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Video 1 and 2: SPARC youth dancing and singing down the parade route. Song: What Christmas Means to Me
Photo 2: SPARC Touring Ensemble and staff posing in front of the tractor.
Video 3: Touring Ensemble standing in a semi circle singing. Song: Somewhere in my Memory
Photo 4: Touring Ensemble performing in a semi circle outside, one student with a guitar.
Photo 5: Touring Ensemble performing outside, two students standing in the front singing.
Twas 2 Nights Before Christmas (Parade) and all through the SPARC-ing lot, Touring Ensemble was strutting their stuff and braving the cold- all to bring holiday cheer to Richmond! Say hello at the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade on Saturday if you’re there! #SparcTouringEnsemble
THANK YOU for making this year’s #GivingTuesday a success! Together we EXCEEDED our goal and raised a total of over $15,000 for our programs. We could not have done it without you and the rest of our #SPARC family!
Video Description: Showstoppers youth standing and sitting, yelling “Thank you!” at the camera. Two youth in the center are making a heart with their hands.
Have you donated to SPARC’s matching campaign for #GivingTuesday yet? HURRY – get your donation matched NOW before #GivingTuesday ends! Give any amount you can online or by donating stock or a contribution from your IRA. Visit the donation page on our SPARC website to determine which gift is right for you. Make your donation NOW to double the power of your gift with our match campaign, sponsored by one of our very own SPARC family members.
Image Description: Two youth in Showstoppers' production of Flat Stanley stand opposite each other clasping hands while looking toward the camera.
PC: Tom Topinka
Our matching gift campaign is reaching its peak. #GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! Double the power of your donation and give now to help build something special with #SPARC. A member of our SPARC family has pledged up to $5,000 to match donations made now through GivingTuesday. Visit our donate page through the link in our bio!
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1: StageCraft students and teaching artists work on redecorating a large portion of wall, adhering pieces into designated areas on the wall.
2: Seven Stagecraft students use paint rollers to paint a large portion of wall, recycling it into something new to use in productions.
3: Two StageCraft students work together to shape pieces of wood to use in shows.
Lend a helping hand to SPARC’s performing arts education programs on #GivingTuesday Nov. 28! Give any amount you are able whether it’s cash, gifts of stock, or an IRA rollover gift and have your gift matched with our special #GivingTuesday campaign, with matching funds provided by a generous member of our SPARC family.
Learn more about the different gifts SPARC can accept on the donate page link in our bio!
Image Description: Members of SPARC's Touring Ensemble perform on the stage with lights in varying shades of blue, purple, and pink behind them. The two performers in the center are singing into microphones and holding hands while other members reach for their dance partner's hand.
PC: Tom Topinka
Save the date! #GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Make your plan now to donate to SPARC through the link in our bio on November 28 and support local theater arts education. Spread the word on your social networks and share your shine! What makes SPARC an organization you continue to support?
Image Description: SPARC youth standing and sitting on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime set, smiling at the camera. They are in their costumes, and acting blocks in the shape of a dog are behind them.
Photo Credit: Tom Topinka
Calling all TEENS! We want to close out the end of the semester by celebrating YOU! On Friday, December 1st we'll be hosting a Teen Pizza Party filled with games, community, and fun. Most importantly, we will be taking your feedback and suggestions for what you want to see at SPARC this next season. This could include shows, classes, collaborations, and more. We hope to see you all there! We'll be hanging out from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Image Description: Elmo raising his hands in the air with pepperoni pizza swirling behind him.
It’s the first rehearsal for Urinetown, y’all!
Image Description: the cast of Urinetown and directing team aitting around a long rectangular table in SPARC’s theater. Behind them on stage is the beginning of the set, including a platform with purple stairs, mismatched railings, and a circuler cutout.
Happy Halloween! There are no classes this evening but check out everyone's costumed best from last night.
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3 images of various classes of all ages posed in their costumes. Some costumes include Barbie, Stitch, Grimace, Wonder Woman, a vet, a wizard, and a cat.
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Congrats to SPARC supporter and alum Jason Mraz on reaching the Finals of Dancing with the Stars! Tune in Tuesday on ABC at 8pm EST for the finale and vote! Will you be watching with us?
Image Description: Jason Mraz tap dancing on stage next to fellow artist, Evan Ruggiero. Behind them are bright green and blue stage lights as well as risers of Live Art students from Live Art: Family.
Way to go SPARC - Youth Performing Arts 🎭
I sure hope you get at least a shout out tonight.
So proud of him.
Have you donated to SPARC’s matching campaign for #GivingTuesday yet? HURRY – get your donation matched NOW before #GivingTuesday ends! Give any amount you can online or by donating stock or a contribution from your IRA. Visit the donation page on our SPARC website to determine which gift is right for you. Make your donation NOW to double the power of your gift with our match campaign, sponsored by one of our very own SPARC family members.
Image Description: Two youth in Showstoppers' production of Flat Stanley stand opposite each other clasping hands while looking toward the camera.
PC: Tom Topinka
Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🍾 SPARC - Youth Performing Arts 🎭
Questions?
Email us at sparc@sparcrichmond.org or call 804.353.3393.
All SPARC programs are made possible, in part, by the generous support of:
