A 2007 masterclass for local dance students with a performer from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Photo by Andrew Shuttleworth.
PCA Offstage links the performing arts and the greater Portland community through activities that support lifelong learning and enjoyment of the performing arts for people of all ages.
Whether it’s a free pre-curtain talk, a masterclass with a visiting artist, or a post-performance discussion, PCA Great Performances invites you to join us offstage as we explore together the relevance of the performing arts in our lives.
This website is currently being updated with our complete schedule of events for 2008–09. Please check back soon. In the meantime, you may download our new brochure.
We wish to thank the following community collaborators for their participation and support of these projects: USM School of Music, Portland Conservatory of Music, Portland Public Schools, Maine Department of Education, USM Southworth Planetarium, Maine Historical Society, Maine Association of Strings Teachers of America, Dance Resources, The Telling Room, and Add Verb Productions.
These programs are made possible in part with financial support from Maine Arts Commission, Maine Humanities Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, and Chamber Music America. Dead River Company generously contributes to our youth access program.
