Performing Arts

The inaugural season of the David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts will burst with celebration and performance, beginning with a student-centered, star-studded ribbon cutting.

Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, January 28, 10 a.m.
More.

Tours of the Kurtz Center
What does a modern performing arts center look like behind the scenes? Take the tour and get to know the space where students will learn and perform.

Tours for the PC Community
Saturday, March 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Student-led tours depart every 15 minutes; last tour at 3:45 p.m.

Tours for Our Neighbors
Sunday, March 7, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Student-led tours depart every 15 minutes; last tour at 1:30 p.m.

“Presenting Mr. Frederick Douglass”
Sunday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Actor Fred Morsell’s powerful play about former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
For PC neighbors, friends and partners such as Breakthrough Collaborative, Steppingstone and College Prep participants. Free.

“The Wizard of Oz”
SOLD OUT!
We have sold all tickets to the original three performances and the Saturday matinee added to meet the demand for this show. Just as a reminder, the show dates and times are:
Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m;  Saturday, March 20, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 21, 2:30 p.m.
More about Oz celebrations.
The Yellow Brick Road leads to the first all-school musical in the new Earl and Pam Ball Theater. Join Dorothy, Toto and friends to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this American classic. All are invited.

Emanuel Ax, pianist
Tuesday, April 13, 7 p.m.
A concert by one of the world’s premiere classical pianists on Penn Charter’s new Steinway, a gift, from his parents, in memory of Antonios S. Thomas, Class of 2010. Sold Out!

“Box and Cox”
Friday, April 30, 8 p.m.
A revival of one of PC’s favorite one-act plays, featuring special appearances by alumni. For OPCs gathered for the 2010 Alumni Weekend.

“You Bet Your Garden”
Wednesday, May 5, 7 p.m.
In our new “green” building, Mike McGrath, host of NPR's syndicated show about gardening, tells you when to plant, what to plant, how to plant, and how to take care of your garden. For Penn Charter parents, alumni, faculty, students, neighbors and friends.

PC’s Got Talent!
Saturday, May 8, 7 p.m.
Bands, ballads, bravura performances. All are invited to this exuberant display of OPC talent.

Spring Concerts
Upper School Band & Choral Concert
Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Middle School Band & Choral Concert
Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m.
Lower School Spring Concert
Thursday, May 27, 8:45 a.m.