Society for the Performing Arts

Society for the Performing Arts seeks to present a wide array of artists and performances for diverse audiences, as well as other opportunities outside the theater. Some of our performances are perfect for two to six year-olds; others may be better suited for teenagers; and some of our events are for mature audiences only. Every child is different, just as every parenting style is different—you know your child best. We urge parents to use their own judgment in selecting what they want their children to experience.

SPA’s Programs for Children
Click on any of these programs to learn more! Student Matinees (K-12) Wells Fargo Eleventh Annual Student Visual Arts Contest (K-12) Family Fun! at The Children’s Museum (ages 2-6) Arts Talks!

SPA’s Programs for Teenagers
Click on any of these programs to learn more! Student Matinees (K-12) Wells Fargo Eleventh Annual Student Visual Arts Contest (K-12) IW Marks Dance Master Classes (ages 13 and older) Arts Talks!

Performance Guidelines
The Family Fun Series, with performances beginning at 2 pm or 7:30 pm, is perfect for children. Many of SPA’s other performances are suitable for children, especially Chava Alberstein, The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; most of those performances begin at 8 pm and generally last two hours. Click here to learn more about the Family Fun Series.


Especially for two to six year-olds:
Click on any of the shows to learn more! Hot Peas ’N Butter Family Fun! at The Children’s Museum

For mature audiences only:
Click on any of the shows to learn more! David Sedaris Batsheva Dance Company Joe Goode Performance Group