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SPARC - Youth Performing Arts Where creative expression flourishes, meaningful connections are built, & individuality thrives. Setting the stage to help kids shine their brightest! Character.

Confidence. Creativity. SPARC is committed to improving the lives of young people in the Richmond region through high-quality, culturally relevant, and innovative performing arts programming. We light their SPARC.

10/28/2026

Cinderella Reveal! Did anyone guess Addilynn?!

Come see all the other surprises the cast of “Once Upon a One More Time” has to offer. Get your tickets today!
https://sparcrichmond.org/shows-events/

Video Description: Addilynn singing the Cinderella solo in SPARC’s Fall Musical “Once Upon a One More Time.”

Introducing the cast of our fall musical, “Once Upon a One More Time: High School Version!” We are so LUCKY to work with...
10/26/2026

Introducing the cast of our fall musical, “Once Upon a One More Time: High School Version!” We are so LUCKY to work with this incredible cast of students.

“Once Upon a One More Time” runs November 6 to 15 at SPARC (2106 N. Hamilton St.) and is recommended for ages 10+.

Get your tickets to the show at sparcrichmond.org!

Headshots by Chuck Rudisill

Image Description: A collage of all SPARC student actor headshots for the SPARC's Fall Musical, "Once Upon a One More Time"

Become a playwright! Register today for SPARC’s fall playwriting program. Explore story structure, hear your words aloud...
10/25/2026

Become a playwright! Register today for SPARC’s fall playwriting program.

Explore story structure, hear your words aloud, and tighten your message in this 6-week course designed to help young writers learn how to create a short stage play. Through this workshop, students can develop the confidence, skills, and materials to submit to our separate New Voices for Theater playwriting competition.

Learn more about the playwriting class and New Voices at sparcrichmond.org!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4zQb9b5

Image description: A table read with our student playwrights during the New Voices for the Theater Festival of New Works.

Early bird registration for SPARC's spring classes ends October 25 at midnight! Save $50 on new spring classes with this...
10/24/2026

Early bird registration for SPARC's spring classes ends October 25 at midnight! Save $50 on new spring classes with this limited-time offer.*

Explore the full catalog of classes at sparcrichmond.org!

*Discount taken at check-out, valid through October 25. Registrations submitted on and after Monday, October 26 will not be considered early bird registrations and will enroll at the listed class cost.

Image Description: SPARC students onstage cheering during their final share. White text reads "Early Bird Registration Save $50 on spring classes through 10/25!"

Front row tickets to the runway are on sale now!  Get your seats along the catwalk for SPARC’s fall musical, “Once Upon ...
10/23/2026

Front row tickets to the runway are on sale now!

Get your seats along the catwalk for SPARC’s fall musical, “Once Upon a One More Time: High School Version” today.
https://sparcrichmond.org/shows-events/

Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, “Once Upon a One More Time” turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of “The Feminine Mystique” in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”

Directed by Paul S. Major
Music Direction by Mara Smith
Choreography by Breezy Potter

Image Descriptions: The cast of Once Upon a One More time rehearses in SPARC’s black box theater. There is a runway extension from the stage, and students are working in large and small groups.

Photos by Chuck Rudisill

StageCraft students embarked on a field trip to “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Virginia Repertory Theatre  last week.   S...
10/21/2026

StageCraft students embarked on a field trip to “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Virginia Repertory Theatre last week.

SPARC's StageCraft class enjoyed the slapstick, physical comedy during this hilarious performance. They especially appreciated the backstage and technical mix-ups as part of the show! It’s always a treat to enjoy theatre with young theater-makers. Thank you for welcoming us to the show .

Image Description:
Our StageCraft students and teachers, Laine Wagner and Amy Almond, posing in front of the Virginia Repertory Theatre marquee.

10/19/2026

Play “Guess the Actor” with the cast of “Once Upon a One More Time: High School Version!” Hit us with your guesses in the comments and get your tickets before they’re out of sight.
https://sparcrichmond.org/shows-events/

Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, “Once Upon A One More Time” turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of “The Feminine Mystique” in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”

Directed by Paul S. Major
Music Direction by Mara Smith
Choreography by Breezy Potter

Video Description: The cast of “Once Upon a One More Time” is lip syncing, EXCEPT one cast member who is actually singing the Cinderella solo.

Volunteer with SPARC this fall! It’s finally time to reorganize, rehome, and refresh the items living in our back storag...
10/16/2026

Volunteer with SPARC this fall!

It’s finally time to reorganize, rehome, and refresh the items living in our back storage building so that we can look to future programming. We’re looking for LOTS of hands to support this endeavor on Friday, October 30 and Friday, November 13.

Volunteers will primarily be supporting our scenery clean-out: lifting and moving large stage platforms, old set pieces, and furniture odds and ends. (Plus, get first dibs on anything we decide to toss!)

If we move quicker than expected, we will transition into clearing out and reorganizing props and costume storage.

Volunteers should be 16 years or older and capable of lifting and moving heavy objects. Search SPARC on CFengage.org to sign up.

Image Description: 3 pictures of SPARC students and staff cleaning up SPARC's outdoor space and the back building with the text: "Volunteers
needed Storage Move-Out Day We’ve got 45 years of SPARC scenery, props, & costumes to clear out of our back storage building in support of future programming. October 30 & November 13 at SPARC. Volunteers
Can expect: To support disassembling & tossing old scenic items in the dumpster.
To reorganize items into a new storage space on site.
To have first dibs on any items and equipment we decide to say goodbye to.
To lift heavy construction items & work in small groups
To be on their feet indoors & outdoors, rain or shine.
To get messy! Sign up at CFengage.org"

Calling all early birds! Spring class registration is open today, and families who enroll in spring classes by midnight ...
10/14/2026

Calling all early birds! Spring class registration is open today, and families who enroll in spring classes by midnight on Sunday, October 25 can save $50 on each new registration!*

Check out our catalog of offerings like new technical theatre workshops, dance parties, and the return of Broadway Bootcamp. Plus, favorite classes like Creative Drama, Musical Theatre Explorations, and Acting & Improv Jr. return with exciting new themes!

Learn more and register at https://sparcrichmond.org/classes-and-camps/.

*Discount taken at check-out. Registrations submitted on and after Monday, October 26 will not be considered early bird registrations and will enroll at the listed class cost.

PC: Carolyn Minor
Image Description: Students in colorful t-shirts are in a circle holding their hands forward in a pose.

10/12/2026

Get ready to dance the night away! This fall we are offering Dancer’s Studio: Intro to Tap.

In this brand new 6-week offering, students will learn the basics of tap dance and apply their new skills to favorite musical theatre tunes! Students will show off their new moves in a final share at the end of the program. (No tap shoes? No problem! SPARC can provide them as needed.)

Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
From November 9, 2026 until December 14, 2026

There are only 6 spots, so sign up today!

Video Description: A dancer in tap shoes enters the frame and strikes a pose, Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough” plays over the held pose with text reading “NEW! Intro to Tap, Mondays, Nov. 9th – Dec. 14th from 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Only 6 spots, so register today!”

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2106 N Hamilton Street
Richmond, VA
23230

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