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The Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspiration, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world.

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News from A&A

School of Music alumna featured on Aaron Dworkin's 'Arts Engines' podcast

The episode of "Arts Engines" was recorded in November and will be released on Dec. 9 on the Arts Engines website.

Penn State School of Music alumna Elizabeth Guerriero, owner of Beth G. Consulting, is featured on an episode of “Arts Engines,” where she discusses her music education philosophies and her work with


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Review: ‘Stomp’ longevity lives up to the hype

Stop signs, pots, pans, barrels, and a hodgepodge of other items were all built into the set, and, along with the costumes, created an aesthetic appearance best likened to grunge.
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Theatre lighting design students collaborate on off-Broadway production

For one week leading up to the Nov. 25 opening of “Lone Star,” theatre lighting design students will get hands-on experience.
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