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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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It’s the first week back for StageCraft after a long winter break and we’re diving right into Urinetown paint! Tech begins this weekend! Come see the show Feb 16-18 and Feb 23-25. #UrinetownAtSparc #StageCraft ...

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We hope everyone is gearing up for February FUN! We have some phenomenal things the young people have been working hard on!

We also desire to take time to recognize & appreciate February for being Black History Month, a heritage landmark meant to amplify the voices, expand the spaces, and remember the progressive & generational contributions of Black/African Americans. In harmony, with SPARC's vision to inspire creativity, confidence, and character in our young people, it is our hope to set the stage by showcasing Black/African American youth playwrights, influenced works, and SPARC's dedication to our young people & every part of their identities.

Image Description: Students in SPARC's Stages program are rehearsing a dance number together. Many of the students can be seen smiling, and many are focused on their dance moves.
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First and last lines from the cast of Urinetown! Just a few more weeks until we open the show. Will we see you there?
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Video credit: @embochette
#UrinetownAtSparc #YouthTheatre #UrinetownTheMusical
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Today is SPARC's birthday! Thank you for the lauughs, celebrations, and fond memories. We are honored to have shared the last 43 years with this community and look forward to 43 more.

Video description: 3 SPARC classes huddled together in 3 separate rooms saying Happy Birthday
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Happy Friday! This past fall we had fun taking polaroids in Stage Makeup class. Here are some of our favorite looks from the group!

Image Description: 7 polaroid pictures laid out in helter-skelter rows of three and four with a snowy background behind them. Each polaroid features a student from class. Makeup looks include clowns, patchwork effects, freckles, blue and white lips and eyes, zig zags, and animals.
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Run Freedom, Run, right on down to Urinetown! TICKETS are now on sale for our winter production. This show is recommended for ages 11+. To purchase tickets and learn more, check out SPARCrichmond.org/shows/tickets

Video Description: The cast of Urinetown rehearses the song Run, Freedom, Run in front of an almost-finished set. Students are equally spaced throughout the stage and are doing jogging choreography with hands in the air.
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Acting! Singing! Dancing! To possess all three talents is referred to as a "triple threat" in the theatre industry. As any performer knows, to achieve this accolade each discipline must be studied individually and with special focus.

SPARC is committed to bringing high quality training in each area of performing arts study and is excited to announce that there are new classes this spring that will support students in their desire to take a deep dive into popular practices that support the actor, dancer, and singer. The Actor's Process, The Dancer's Process, and The Singer's Process are designed to introduce students to different techniques that inspire and shape their approach to developing a character and approaching a song.

Learn more at our website, linked in bio, and be sure to register for these courses by January 22!
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SPARC presents a treat of an evening for this year’s Spotlight on SPARC on April 27! Take a page out of Matilda’s book when she sings, “when I grow up, I will have treats everyday” and treat yourself to an evening of delicious food and drinks paired with lively performances from our SPARC youth and special guests. The Spotlight on SPARC benefit and live auction punctuates a weeklong silent auction with an entertainment-filled evening. Learn more and buy tickets at the Spotlight on SPARC link in our bio!

Image Description: The youth in Showstoppers rehearse "Bruce" from "Matilda." All youth but one are on their feet and walking towards the camera. The youth playing Bruce is sitting on the floor, miming eating. There are multicolored alphabet blocks sitting on 3 acting blocks. The "E," "A," and "T" are facing towards the camera to spell "EAT."
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SPARC presents a treat of an evening for this year’s Spotlight on SPARC on April 27! Take a page out of Matilda’s book when she sings, “when I grow up, I will have treats everyday” and treat yourself to an evening of delicious food and drinks paired with lively performances from our SPARC youth and special guests. The Spotlight on SPARC benefit and live auction punctuates a weeklong silent auction with an entertainment-filled evening. Learn more and buy tickets at the Spotlight on SPARC link in our bio!

Image Description: The youth in Showstoppers rehearse Bruce from Matilda. All youth but one are on their feet and walking towards the camera. The youth playing Bruce is sitting on the floor, miming eating. There are multicolored alphabet blocks sitting on 3 acting blocks. The E, A, and T are facing towards the camera to spell EAT.

We are so proud of the Spectrum youth ensemble who presented their original work, "Time Will Bring Me Back to You," last weekend. We also celebrate the achievements of the youth and interns who designed the technical elements of the show and served as tech crew for the run. Enjoy these highlights from the show!

Photos by Tom Topinka
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1: Two youth are sitting on a picnic blanket and staring at one another. There's a picnic basket, plate of food, and a cup on one edge of the blanket.
2: One youth is crouched on the floor while another youth in all black stands over them with a pocket watch in their hand.
3: Two youth in all black are wearing white masks and holding a photo frame with blue lights and a water effect light on behind them.
4: Two youth are sitting in chairs, one with a book in his lap and another with a bead maze toy in his lap. There is another youth holding some papers and pointing, standing between them. There are red lights behind them as well as a teal tiled wall.
5: Two youth are standing in mirroring stances of each other and touching hands. The hands by their sides show off matching bracelets.
6: The cast and crew of Spectrum pose for a photo. They're standing in a line and are smiling at the camera.
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We are so proud of the Spectrum youth ensemble who presented their original work, Time Will Bring Me Back to You, last weekend. We also celebrate the achievements of the youth and interns who designed the technical elements of the show and served as tech crew for the run. Enjoy these highlights from the show!

Photos by Tom Topinka
Image Descriptions: 
1: Two youth are sitting on a picnic blanket and staring at one another. Theres a picnic basket, plate of food, and a cup on one edge of the blanket. 
2: One youth is crouched on the floor while another youth in all black stands over them with a pocket watch in their hand. 
3: Two youth in all black are wearing white masks and holding a photo frame with blue lights and a water effect light on behind them.
4: Two youth are sitting in chairs, one with a book in his lap and another with a bead maze toy in his lap. There is another youth holding some papers and pointing, standing between them. There are red lights behind them as well as a teal tiled wall.
5: Two youth are standing in mirroring stances of each other and touching hands. The hands by their sides show off matching bracelets. 
6: The cast and crew of Spectrum pose for a photo. Theyre standing in a line and are smiling at the camera.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Let's try this again...Not Spam ❤️🎭 For UNTITLED MUSICAL MOVIE: Seeking experienced kids ages 9-17 who can dance. All ethnicities, especially Black/ African American/. Mixed and Hispanic. If you have a child in the Richmond, Virginia area who can dance, please submit the following: 1) Child's Name 2) Child's Age 3) Contact email 4) Parent's contact phone 5) City You Live In And PLEASE ATTACH TWO RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS Please email UntitledMusicalKids@gmail.com Seeking kids local to Richmond, VA. No travel, hotel, provided. This will be under the SAG-AFTRA dance contact. (Children who are not a member of SAG-AFTRA will be under the protection of the contact and all rates and conditions, will apply.)

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