Watching The Nutcracker live at Christmastime has become a holiday tradition for many families. But for local artist Heather Holajter, performing in The Nutcracker has become a tradition spanning almost three decades. This weekend Heather will perform The Nutcracker for her 28th and final
Though each summer seems to come and go in a blink of an eye, the memories and growth that students experience at Summer Stage can last forever. Five years ago, Upper Darby Summer Stage opened its 38th season with the
As the opening of Upper Darby Summer Stage’s 42nd season with “Annie Jr.” approaches we can’t help but to think about the powerful impact this show has had on Summer Stage over the years. Annie has graced the stage in
By: Marie McVeigh, former participant and current Summer Stage staff member I have called Upper Darby Summer Stage my summer home for more than a third of my life. I began the program at age 13 as a Rising Star participant, performed
Upper Darby Summer Stage’s social media strategist and student at Friends’ Central School (FCS), Mikaela Uricheck ‘17, sat down to talk with Broadway composer and Friends’ Central alumnus, Benj Pasek ‘03. Benj Pasek, who along with his collaborator, Justin Paul,
For More Info, Contact: Dan Luner Public & Community Relations Manager 610.945.8428 • dluner13@gmail.com The Iceberg Effect: How much goes into one show at Upper Darby Summer Stage? Every summer, approximately 30,000 ticketholders walk through the doors of Upper Darby
For More Info, Contact: Dan Luner Public & Community Relations Manager 610.945.8428 • dluner13@gmail.com “R. Humble” – Much more than a name on Upper Darby Summer Stage’s programs When looking back into the Upper Darby Summer Stage history books, the
“Disney’s Mulan, Jr.” heads to the stage in two weeks at Upper Darby Summer Stage. With performances quickly approaching from August 3-5, public & community relations manager, Dan Luner (DL) took the time to talk with Mackenzie Lee (ML) of
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Dan Luner 610.945.8428 • dluner13@gmail.com Upper Darby’s “Top Cop” makes cameo appearance while emphasizing the importance of arts education. July 6, 2016 – Drexel Hill, PA. When asked for assistance with a promotional video for
Thousands graduating high school with uncertain plans while Upper Darby Summer Stage cultivates students’ future plans long before most For many regional high school students, the month of June is almost always associated with graduation, but for the 30.8 percent
Located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center has been delighting audiences with affordable live theater for nearly 40 years. Each summer, UDPAC invites local students and young theater professionals to participate in Summer Stage, performing seven professional-quality shows in six weeks.
