Each year over 1,000 children directly benefit from their participation in Center classes.  Additionally, the Center is active in our community offering weekly classes at McKeesport Middle School, Pathfinder School, (a facility for special needs children), Chartiers Valley Middle School, as well as many outreach programs, classes, workshops and performances for schools, seniors, nursing homes, community events, churches, and synagogues.  While some Center students have gone on to appear on Broadway, in television, and film, all students have a chance to shine by experiencing and exploring the performing arts!

“The Center offered me an outlet for my creativity at an early age.  The teachers gave me a strong foundation for what later would go on to be a career in the arts.  To them I am forever grateful!  My first solo I had at the Center was from The Music Man – I never dreamed I would go on to do the show on Broadway!”

Michael McGurk

The Center offers children the opportunity to shine - not become stars.  Our curriculum focuses on process, not product.  This means classes emphasize learning and skill development. Our non-competitive, non-recital program uses age and developmentally appropriate material geared for students of all skill levels. Performance opportunities exist apart from the class curriculum and are intended to be opportunities for Center students who wish to experience and explore skills developed in the classroom.