Parkway Playhouse

Description

Parkway Playhouse is an award-winning critically acclaimed theatre company in Western North Carolina. Established in 1947, the theatre has been committed to high-quality performing arts and arts education for seven decades. The theatre's repitoire includes a broad range of genres and styles ranging from musical theatre to world classics to new works.

Our youth program, Parkway Playhouse Junior is a theatre arts education program for preschool through high school students. At Parkway Playhouse Junior, students work together creatively to make compelling and imaginative choices both onstage and behind the scenes . Instructors encourage budding performers to reflect on the world in inventive ways through movement, song, props, and all aspects of theatre. Students form lasting friendships, learn well-rounded technique, and develop a deep appreciation for the performing arts in a fun, nurturing environment. The award-winning program and nationally recognized instruction serves to prepare students for the future by developing collaboration skills, confidence, and creativity.