School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) is a school of performing arts established in Richmond, Virginia, United States in 1981. SPARC teaches children ages 3–18 in performing arts, such as singing, acting, and dancing.
| School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community | |
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| Address | |
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2106-A N. Hamilton Street Richmond , Virginia 23230 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°34′37″N 77°28′31″W / 37.576838°N 77.475164°W |
| Information | |
| Funding type | 501(c)(3)[1] |
| Motto | "Setting the Stage for Life" |
| Established | 1981 |
| Founder | Jeri Cutler-Voltz |
| President | W. Jerrold Samford, P.G. |
| Director | Ryan Ripperton |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Language | English |
| Tuition | $185- $535 per class |
| Website | http://www.sparconline.org/ |
Notable alumni edit
- Jason Mraz[2][3]
- Corey Bradley, Mamma Mia! National Tour
- Zak Resnick, Broadway actor
- Jason Marks, Broadway actor
- Emily Skinner, Broadway actor[4]
- Mary Page Nance, Broadway actor
References edit
- ^ "School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)". guidestar.org. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ "Jason Mraz concert benefits SPARC". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05.
- ^ "Keeping the SPARC Alive: Locally grown pop star Jason Mraz gives back to his alma mater". Style Weekly Magazine.
- ^ Kollatz, Harry (October 30, 2013). "Q&A: Emily Skinner". Richmond Magazine.