South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)

Thanks to NJ Advance Media for featuring South Orange & Maplewood School District's 3rd annual “My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts” here at SOPAC on March 1st! The celebration will serve as a platform for students to showcase their various artistic expressions, including music, dance, visual arts, and written word. Guest appearances will feature The Tia Holt Experience, The Violin Diva, and Dr. Scott O. Cumberbatch. https://lnkd.in/ejVS9UA2

Thank you, Candid, for recognizing the important work we've been doing by issuing SOPAC a Gold Seal of Transparency! We're proud to have achieved this acknowledgement as a socially conscious nonprofit arts organization and will continue working hard to uphold our mission of presenting transformational arts experiences right here in South Orange!

Thanks to NJ Advance Media for featuring our upcoming Cabaret in the Loft performances with Donna Vivino & Dominic Scaglione Jr. Drawing on the wealth of talent from the greater SOMA area—or the place “where Broadway comes home to sleep” (The New York Times)—Curator Matthew Luminello puts together a series of intimate storytelling and unforgettable performances perfect for any Broadway lover. https://lnkd.in/ejVS9UA2

“At SOPAC, we believe every child should have access to transformative arts education,” said SOPAC Director of Arts Education Linda Beard. “We strive to empower and inspire students by exposing them to different forms of artistic expression.” Proud to continue our partnership with South Orange / Maplewood Middle School dating back to 2016 to make arts education accessible to students from all backgrounds, going beyond one-time field trips to provide in-depth residencies and skill-building opportunities. https://lnkd.in/dHeviDG5

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On May 1, 2024, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) announced Lana Rogachevskaya as its new Executive Director and Aida Jones as its new Board Chair. Jones replaces long-time Board Member and current Board Chair Douglas Newman, who also managed SOPAC’s operations during its recent Executive Director search. “Aida being elected Board Chair and Lana joining as new Executive Director are exciting and important steps forward for SOPAC,” says Newman. “As accomplished professionals, they’ll guide SOPAC to continue offering audiences exhilarating and diverse arts entertainment and experiences, while heralding an era of female leadership for SOPAC.” Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/dfW3vMux

Starting April 2nd through April 4th, the 2024 NJ State Council on the Arts Choreographers’ Showcase Moving into the Future celebrates the dynamic and diverse artistic visions of 14 of the 2023 Arts Council Choreography Fellows. These talented artists bring the beauty and athleticism of dance to the SOPAC stage! Moving Into the Future: New Jersey Choreographers’ Festival is a co-sponsored project of SOPAC and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.