Great Artists Come From Great Arts Programs
But performing arts programs are expensive!
It can be overwhelming for our schools to mount performances with all of the costs involved.
Every Donation Makes a Difference
SPARC is a community of parents, industry professionals, educators and performing arts enthusiasts. We know the value of an arts education but also understand the limitations of a public school budget. Our goal is to bridge the gap in funding to support the hopes and dreams of our performing arts students.
Your donation supports:
- Theater production expenses like royalties, lights, sets and costumes at all Summit Public Schools.
- Competition expenses for both Speech & Debate and Step Dance teams.
- Educational and training workshops led by professional singers, actors, dancers and speakers.
2020-2021 Funding Highlights
A sampling of the projects we supported last year:
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$5,000 for assemblies at all five elementary schools with Broadway star, Telly Leung.
Watch SPARC's Live interview with Telly! -
Fully funded the construction of the outdoor stage (pictured right) in the SHS Performing Arts Garden, which was used by LCJSMS for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and SHS for Newsies.
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$7,500 in scholarship awards for seniors.
SPARC Events
Member Meetings
Mondays at 7:30pm via Zoom
May 9th
District Events
SHS Director's Showcase
(Student-directed short plays.)
Thursday, April 28th
3:30-7:30pm
SHS Auditorium
Five, 30mins plays starting at 3:30pm with 15mins inbetween
Admission is free!
In The News
SHS Speech & Debate Earns 2nd Place at States and is sending 8 to Nationals!
Congrats State Champions!
Alex Gallegos
Improv Acting
Jake Model & Thea Rind
Duo Interp
Sarah Walsh
Humorous Interp
Congrats National Qualifiers!
Rosie Gaeta & Ben Schachne
Duo Interpretation
Evan Gunter
Humorous Interpretation
Matt Hecker
Informative Speaking
Zachary Siegel
Program Oral Interpretation
Ella Szabados
Dramatic Interpretation
Sarah Walsh
Humorous Interpretation
Charlie Zucker
Humorous Interpretation
Alternates:
Molly Duff
Original Oratory
Isabella Estupinan
Informative Speaking










SPARC & District
Performing Arts Events
- Monday, May 23
- Monday, June 6
- Monday, May 23
- Monday, June 6