The Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas and Prince William County's vision is "a community enriched through the creative arts."
Our mission is to enrich the creative community by:
Engaging people of all ages
Celebrating diversity
Fostering innovation
Cultivating collaboration and communication
The Center for the Arts’ nationally recognized Pied Piper Theatre (PPT) welcomes young people ages 8 through 18 to explore the world of theatre both on the stage and behind the curtain.
Rooftop Productions is our theatre company for adults. Now entering its 11th year, Rooftop Productions brings a refreshing variety of classic drama, comedy, and musical entertainment to the community.
Ages 5-7
(6 Hours) Dec. 26-28
Wed.-Fri. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This three-day workshop capitalizes on the natural mimicry of this age group to develop acting fundamentals - the use of the voice, face and body, character and scene work, and acting games that develop imagination and self-confidence. While perfect for the beginner thespian, this session is just as useful to the experienced actor in introducing new skills.
Ages 7-11
(12 hours) Dec. 26 - 28
Wed. - Fri. 10:30am – 2:30pm
Instructor: Lydia Bratton
What do you know about cartooning? Join our mini-camp and improve your character illustration skills and personal style. We will look at eastern and western comics, and then use hand drawing, digital tablets, and cartooning software to illustrate a page, just like the professionals! Course Fee includes tuition and supply fee.
Ages 8-12
(9 Hours) Dec. 26-28
Wed.-Fri. 1:30 - 4:30 pm
This workshop will build on the growing attention span of this age group and explore a broad range of acting experience, improvisation and scene work, with the opportunity to develop characters and allow them to flourish in a variety of theatrical situations. The session is perfect for honing the skills of the confident young actor, but newcomers are welcome to join the fun in developing their talents and gaining the resources to pursue the theatre.
Join us for the fabulous dance sessions one Sunday of each month at the Center for the Arts; or try out a dance class with one of our fabulous teachers. Beginners and advanced dancers are all welcome.
The Arts on the Go project consists of four self-contained interactive exhibits, each with a distinct theme. Two modules (Habitats and Energy Matters) have been designed for use in elementary schools, and two other modules (PowerUP! and Biomes of the World) have been created for middle school students.
