News & Updates
Show Choir Helps Englewood Health’s Vaccine Campaign
The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC teamed up with Englewood Health to help promote the value in getting vaccinated against COVD-19 to local teens.
Read MorebergenPAC is Back!
As the summer heats up, bergenPAC is excited to announce that it will soon reopen the theater after being forced dark for more than 15 months. Preparations are underway to once again bring the lights up on the Taub Stage starting Sunday, Aug. 15 when heavy metal icons Queensrÿche kick off the new season.
Read MoreStudents Share Their Art Inspired by Racial Justice Discussions
In response to the racial violence and protests occurring throughout the country last year, a group of local teens from diverse racial, economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds discussed the ongoing issues
Read MorebergenPAC Board Transitions Leadership as it Looks Ahead
Frank Huttle III, Founder of the Bergen Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees, is proud to announce that Robert Cook will serve as Board Chairman for 2021.
Read MoreWellington Holds Virtual Jewelry Sale to Benefit Scholarships
Acclaimed jewelry designer Norma Wellington will present her annual Fine Jewelry Holiday Show virtually Wednesday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Performing Arts School at bergenPAC’s scholarship program.
Wellington will be live on Zoom from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. here https://bit.ly/NORMAbp. Then the sale continues until 7 p.m. on her website: www.normawellingtondesigns.com.
Read MoreSummer Musical Alumna Zegler Appears in Vogue
Rachel Zegler, who played Maria in The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC’s 2017 summer musical West Side Story, was recently featured in Vogue in anticipation of her upcoming star turn in the same role in Steven Spielberg’s film remake.
Read MoreA Peek Behind The Curtain: The History of bergenPAC
bergenPAC sits in a building with close to a century’s worth of history. While the name on the facade has changed through the years, there were two constants. It has been a cultural beacon and economic anchor for Englewood and the surrounding region. And whenever it falters financially, a group of dedicated residents make it their mission to keep the arts alive in their community.
Read MoreRussell Berrie Foundation Funds Racial Justice Visual Arts Program
The arts can be an incredible way for young people to process emotions and make sense of what’s happening in the world. Thanks to support from The Russell Berrie Foundation, the Performing Arts School at bergenPAC will add a visual arts element to Bergen Family Center’s Racial Justice Institute.
Read MoreScholarships Make the College Audition Process More Accessible
Just offering classes is not enough to truly deliver on bergenPAC’s mission to make live performing arts and arts education more accessible to everyone in the community. That’s why the Performing Arts School at bergenPAC established its Scholarship Program several years ago to ensures no child who wants to develop their artistic passions is turned away because of financial hardship.
Read MoreThe Performing Arts School at bergenPAC Set to Bring Students Back Onsite
After going dark six months ago, The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC’s will welcome aspiring dancers and actors back to its studios this month.
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The Performing Arts School
The Performing Arts School provides arts education to students age 3 months to 21 years throughout Northern New Jersey. With classes in all types of performing arts, outreach programs throughout the state, and programming for children with special needs, every donation helps create more opportunities for new artists.
