Summer Stage

Since 1976 Upper Darby Summer Stage, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, has offered theater programs to middle school and high school students. Their mission is to motivate the youth to use their talents to their full extent and show others what they're capable of.

Upper Darby offers options like the Performing Sarts Program, which teaches the basics of singing onstage, dancing, and acting as well as other skills like improv. There are also more competitive programs like Mainstage or Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars, which both require auditions to get in. The camp sessions tend to last around 2 to 4 weeks each and run daily from 9 am to 4 pm.

It's a nationally recognized theater program where audience members travel from around the area to see their performances. Each summer, more than 750 students partake in the shows and perform for thousands of people. It's an excellent opportunity for a young performer seeking near-professional experience and theater skills.