The WPPAC also provides a professional theatre for local arts organizations and groups to rent to present their performances or to host their meetings in an intimate setting. Over the past several years, the WPPAC has hosted numerous performers and performances including: Ambassador Satch starring Tony-Award winner Andre de Shields, A Christmas Carol, Swango, All Under Heaven starring Valerie Harper, If You Ever Leave Me, I'm Going With You starring Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna, Ballet Los Pampas, Theodore Bikel, and The Bacon Brothers. The WPPAC has produced critically acclaimed productions of Man of La Mancha starring Robert Cuccioli, Ragtime, Camelot, Oliver! and A Little Night Music starring Penny Fuller and Mark Jacoby. The family programming has included the The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Syren Modern Dance Company, Pippi Longstocking, Peter and the Wolf, Seussical and the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. Some of the organizations that have rented the theatre include: Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization ; Playgroup Theatre Company, the Music Conservatory of Westchester Mentoring Orchestra and Summer Theatre Program ; Berkeley College New Student Orientation and Carlos Jimenez Latin Jazz Concert. The WPPAC has also hosted benefit concerts for the Ronald McDonald House ; Pace Women's Justice Center, St. Joseph's Medical Center, and Tsunami & Haitian Relief organized by the City of White Plains Youth Bureau. The organizations that rent the theatre not only secure a professional venue for their event but also provide a diverse roster of artists and opportunities for many culturally specific communities to participate in programs at the WPPAC. The White Plains Performing Arts Center Conservatory Theatre is in residence at the White Plains Performing Arts Center and is a professional training and presentation program for all theatrical artists between the ages of 10-25, offering year-round. Professional training for the stars of today, tomorrow and beyondThe WPPAC is constantly working to establish itself as a premier venue for the performing arts in White Plains and Westchester County live entertainment in the heart of Westchester County.
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The Music Hall was built in 1885 and presents many challenges in terms of meeting the accessibility requirements that are placed on today's buildings. We are working to address the accessibility shortcomings of the theater and the backstage area as soon as possible. Below is a brief description of where we are today. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Executive Director Bjorn Olsson: ( 914 ) 631-3390 x101. BUYING TICKETS: For patrons in wheelchairs, there are seats reserved for all shows on the left side of Orchestra left. Please call ( 914 ) 631-3390 x100 to reserve these seats. PARKING: There are reserved parking spaces for vehicles with disabled drivers: 1 ) In front of Taste of China at the corner of Main Street and Kaldenberg Place ; 2 ) In front of Lefteris Gyro at the corner of Broadway and Main Street ; 3 ) Behind the former Wachovia Bank at the corner of Neperan Avenue and Broadway.
We produced a season-long program that contains ads for many local businesses. A great way to support The Wilton Playshop is to advertise your local business in the theatre's program (playbill). You get great exposure in your market and people feel good about businesses that support the things they support. The Wilton Playshop would like to invite you to be a member of our community of advertisers. We are one of the oldest continuously performing community theatres in the country. The Wilton Playshop has been a cultural icon in this community for over 70 years bringing great theatre to Fairfield County at affordable prices. You don't need to go to Broadway for a wonderful theatrical experience. This year promises to be a delightful season filled with great music, thought provoking drama and heartwarming comedy. We welcome your participation as an advertiser this season as we build to our new season which will be filled with special performances and Gala events.
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Westchester's premier theater for young people! Our mission is to provide children, families and the community a life-changing experience, whether it’s on stage, in the audience, or in the wings. Our vision is to provide the highest level of instruction in a nurturing environment that allows children of all ages and all backgrounds a safe place to be creative, learn critical life skills, build confidence and self-esteem and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
