VPAC is dedicated to educating children in the classical arts, and our mission is to expose children to the beauty, wisdom, and truth that classical arts impart to society. Learning, studying and mastering the various classical arts helps teach our children the value of compassion, integrity, personal strength and respect for themselves and others.
Great classical art focuses not only on the technical mastery of painting or dancing, but also on the history and philosophy of great and influential thinkers. VPAC exists to enrich the lives of children by introducing them to such concepts and values. Our attempt to expose children to the arts is at the local level, but even a drop of culture can be enough to change students' lives.
Great classical art focuses not only on the technical mastery of painting or dancing, but also on the history and philosophy of great and influential thinkers. VPAC exists to enrich the lives of children by introducing them to such concepts and values. Our attempt to expose children to the arts is at the local level, but even a drop of culture can be enough to change students' lives.
Services
Since the day a preschool-aged Yukari Thiesen saw a classmate wearing a yellow tutu, she longed to be involved in the world of ballet. That dream would take her from being a child ballerina at the Matsuyama Ballet School in Tokyo, Japan, to California's San Joaquin Valley where, years later, she founded the Valley Performing Arts Council.
Established in 1997 as a nonprofit educational organization, Valley Performing Arts Council (VPAC) provides Central San Joaquin Valley grade school students with the opportunity to experience the classical performing arts, and to appreciate the beauty, wisdom and truth the classical arts impart to society.
Reviews (7)
Nina- H.
Jan 12, 2021
Report
Janrene Ferns
Dec 19, 2018
Report
I Loved the rendition of this Shakespeare play, the Actors and Actresses were unique and played their parts so well! I laughed throughout! Lots of Comedy. My Favorites were the Moth Fairy(my grand-niece, yes Im biased :) ) and the young man who played Hermia's strict Father, He was Fabulous!!! A must see folks, their Matinee is at 1 pm today, August 4th. Support these young Thespians, they deserve your Applause!
FairytaleFilmmaker
Dec 10, 2018
Report
A nice little theater with sensible management. Lobby is covered in pictures and handbills of prior productions. Snack assortment is tasty. You can bring your coffee & snack back into the theater with you, too! Bathroom is clean and in good shape. No need for amplifiers on this stage because you can hear the actors just fine without mics. Not a bad seat in the house, I dare say!
Andy Laposki
Oct 12, 2018
Report
My family & I have been to several plays here. We recently went to a performance of the play, "Mousetrap" & it was very good. It's not a large venue, so regardless of where you're seated, you're close to the action. They also have dinner theater performances, I haven't been to any of these yet, but I definitely intend to. Plays usually run for a couple weeks at a time, with Friday & Saturday evening shows & a Sunday matinee. If you live in the valley, I highly recommend checking it out!
Daniel Moseley
Jul 07, 2018
Report
My daughter participated in a two-week summer theater camp at Valley Performing Arts Center. She thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were very supportive of the kids and put on a very well-done production for their little show at the end of the course in their cozy theater, complete with an accompanying pianist, a full array of costumes and props, pro lighting, etc. The kids were obviously having a great time, and considering the rapid pace of preparation, they were well-prepared and showed little timidity typical for school-age kids, which I took as a sign of the excellent encouragement and coaching
Melvin Steinberg
Jun 29, 2018
Report
Debbie Mullin
Nov 21, 2014
Report
