EDUCATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT:
Covina Center for the Performing Arts is committed to bringing the highest level of theatrical education to the children of the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas. Through the highest level of performance-based instruction, free or low cost performances, unique backstage tours, internships /apprenticeships, and support for classroom teachers, Covina Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to promoting the performing arts and to being a positive, active influence in creating our next generation of performers, designers, and arts administrators, as well theatre enthusiasts and future patrons.
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A DAY AT THE THEATRE Bring your school, class, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, or student group to the Covina Center for the Performing Arts for a highly interactive and informative field trip about our facilities and the history of theatre.
For more information on how to schedule your group A Day at the Theatre, click here.
THE CHAMPION FINE ARTS ACADEMY The Champion Fine Arts Academy was created with one goal in mind, to provide the highest level of professional training to young performers. Under the instruction of StageARTS Repertory Associate Artistic Director Jill Gerber, this Academy is aimed to provide young performer’s with intense and focused training to prepare them for collegiate level programs and/or entrance into the professional performing world.
For more information on The Champion Fine Arts Academy, click here.
DR. FOREST AND MARIAM TENNANT ARTS EDUCATOR-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD
The Covina Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to give an annual award for classroom excellence to a deserving and inspiring arts educator. This award will include a $1,000 donation for his/her program/classroom’s visual and performing arts enrichment, recognition on a plaque at CCPA, and a personal plaque of recognition. All nominees for the Dr. Forest and Mariam Tennant Arts Educator-of-the-Year Award will be honored with a certificate of appreciation and two 2009 Season Tickets for
CCPA /StageARTS Repertory productions.
This award is named after long-time supporters and friends of the Covina Valley Playhouse, the Champion Family Foundation, and now the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. Forest and Mariam Tennant.
To nominate a deserving and inspiring teacher (either public school, private school, or private business) please download and complete the Dr. Forest and Mariam Tennant Art Educator-of-the-Year Award nomination application by clicking here. (Coming Soon!)
For more information on the Dr. Forest and Mariam Tennant Art Educator-of-the-Year Award please contact Phil Miller, Educational Director at (626) 331-8133 ext. 802 or pmiller@covinacenter.com.
EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
The Covina Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to providing theatrical training of the highest level to all the young artists of the greater San Gabriel Valley. With our unique Educational Internships students can gain hands on professional experience within their specific areas of interest.
For more information on the Educational Internship program at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, click here.
MASTER CLASS AT THE CENTER
The Master Class at the Center will bring top industry professionals out to Covina Center for the Performing Arts for special classes for students and/or adult performers. Providing unique insights, high levels of professional knowledge, and world-class skills, The Master Class at the Center will enable students and performers to develop confidence and skills for achievement of their career goals. Look for some of the largest names in the Los Angeles theatre scene to be at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts in the VERY NEAR FUTURE!
For more information on The Master Class at the Center please contact Phil Miller, Educational Director at (626) 331-8133 ext. 802 or pmiller@covinacenter.com .
OPEN DOOR PERFORMANCES Bring a group of students or performers to the theatre for FREE! Open Door Performances at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts are the perfect opportunity to bring students and introduce them to the power of live theatre!
For more information on attending an Open Door Performances at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and how to apply for your group to attend one, please click here. To download an application, click here.
TEACHER APPRECIATION SERIES In conjunction with our Open Door Performances Series, a selected number of tickets will be offered specifically to local-area teachers for ONLY $10 per ticket (regularly $34, limit 2 per order). These tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED to 30 seats per performance and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Verification of employment may be required.
The following performances are available as part of our Teacher Appreciation Series at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts:
2008 Teacher Appreciation Series Performances:
Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30pm - The Odd Couple
Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30pm - Festival of New American Musicals
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:30pm - Seussical: The Musical
Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30pm - Gypsy
Wednesday, October 29th at 7:30pm - Wait Until Dark
Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30pm- A Christmas Carol
***You are also invited to arrive early for a pre-show Q&A with the director of each production, beginning promptly at 7:00pm***
A Post-Show Talkback with the Cast & Crew of each production will occur immediately after each of these performances.
*Dates, Titles, & Times subject to change *
For more information on the Teacher Appreciation Series please contact Phil Miller, Educational Director at 626)331-8133 ext. 802 or pmiller@covinacenter.com.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Would you like FREE tickets for you and your friends to see one of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts acclaimed productions?
That’s just what you get when you sign up to become a Student Ambassador and help promote the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and the StageARTS Repertory’s productions, programs, facilities and events.
Click here, to get involved as a Student Ambassador NOW! To download an application, click here.
YOUNG PERFORMERS INSTITUTE Learn to Act, Sing, and Dance like a professional from professionals! The Young Performers Institute is the Instructional wing of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, with a program and curriculum designed for students of all talent levels and ages (7-18).
Click here to learn more about Young Performer’s Institute and register your Young Performer now!
Join us for the
Summer Session/Seussical: The Musical Young Performers Production
of the
Young Performer's Institute beginning June 14th Click here to download and print the registration form.
A DAY AT THE THEATRE 
