Upper Darby Summer Stage

Tickets go on sale June 2! NOW!

Hundreds of talented young adults from throughout the Delaware Valley prepare for season 39.

A Philadelphia-region summer tradition, Summer Stage announces the family-friendly line-up at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

May 21, 2014 – Drexel Hill, PA – Upper Darby Performing Arts Center proudly announces the 39th season of Upper Darby Summer Stage! Tickets go on sale June 2. Since 1976 the family-friendly musical theater series has been a Delaware Valley summer tradition. The series includes six one-hour Children’s Theater musicals and the Mainstage production “Shrek the Musical.”

Performances begin on July 9 and take place at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. The air conditioned, stadium-style theater is wheel-chair accessible and offers free parking. Tickets may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610.622.1189. Tickets for the Children’s Theater shows are $7 – $10 and for the Mainstage production, $12 – $15.

The 2014 Upper Darby Summer Stage season includes six Children’s Theater shows:

• “The Circle of Life,” featuring songs from Disney shows – July 9, 10, 11 at 10:30 am and July 10 at 7:30 pm
• “Elliot and the Magic Bed,” a magical adventure by award-winning Summer Stage alumnus, Marcus Stevens, who is now on Broadway – July 16, 17, 18 at 10:30 am and July 17 at 7:30 pm
• “Doctor Doolittle, Jr.” based on the beloved movie musical – July 23, 24, 25 at 10:30 am and July 24 at 7:30 pm
• “School House Rock Live Jr.,” the pop culture phenomenon – July 30, 31 and August 1 at 10:30 am and July 31 at 7:30 pm
• “Honk, Jr.,” a modern twist on the classic, “The Ugly Duckling” – August 6, 7, 8 at 10:30 am and August 7 at 7:30 pm
• Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” featuring favorite songs like Zip-a-dee-doo-dah and The Unbirthday Song – August 13, 14, 15 at 10:30 am and August 14 at 7:30 pm

The Children’s Theater performances are musicals that are approximately 70 minutes long without intermission and are geared toward children four and up. Audience members are encouraged to come early to enjoy pre-show activities during the morning performances and stay after the show for autographs and photographs with cast members. Free babysitting is available for younger family members.

The Mainstage show “Shrek the Musical,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, is presented on August 1, 2, 8 and 9, at 7:30 pm with a matinee on August 9 at 1:30 pm. The Broadway caliber, full-length production features professional directors, choreographers, costume designers, set designers, technicians, as well as professional musicians in the orchestra. Young adults, up to the age of 28, make up the cast, and the Mainstage production is appropriate for children ages 8 and up and will appeal to serious musical theatergoers because of the high-caliber talent and production value.

Since 1976, the Upper Darby Summer Stage program has introduced thousands of families from throughout the Delaware Valley to live musical theater. Each summer over 30,000 ticket-holders walk through the doors of the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center to experience performances at a price the entire family can enjoy.

Over 750 registrants from throughout the Delaware Valley participate in the program, a model throughout the country for youth theater programs. Over 30 performances will be presented in the short span of six exciting weeks including Children’s Theater shows, Mainstage shows, One-Act Play performances, and a Dance Troupe-Cabaret production. The staff of 100 professional directors, choreographers, costumers, and technicians is committed to providing excellent musical theater training and high-quality performances for families and the entire community.

Harry Dietzler, Founder and Executive Director, established the Summer Stage program in 1976 and recently received the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Annual Barrymore Awards for Excellence for his positive contribution to the regional Philadelphia theater community. Summer Stage has been recognized as “Philadelphia’s Best Theater Group” for five consecutive years by Philly Hot List.

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is jointly sponsored by Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council and the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.

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Delaware County Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park

Delaware County Summer Festival
in Rose Tree Park

Rose Tree Park Amphitheater
(Route 252 and Rose Tree Road)

Sneak Peek !
The 2014 Summer Festival Schedule - Printer Friendly

The 2014 Summer Festival Schedule - Full Color Version

To receive the official schedule after it’s been printed in May, send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to:

Parks & Recreation
Attn.: Summer Festival Programs
201 W. Front St.
Government Center Bldg.
Media, PA, 19063

Eager for another great season of entertainment?

Mark your calendars…....and grab your blankets and chairs. It's time to enjoy another summer full of spectacular performances on the hillside. Concessions are sold at all concerts or you may bring your own tasty provisions. Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park, and for everyone's safety and comfort, pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater.

There is no admission charge for the concerts. The concerts are brought to you by Delaware County Council and the generous support of our sponsors (see list below).

What happens if it rains?

There are no rain dates for Summer Festival concerts that are cancelled due to inclement weather. Cancellation decisions are made right up until show time. At that time, there will be a recorded message on the parks phone (610-891-4455) indicating the show is cancelled. Rain in the hours preceding the show does not mean the show will be cancelled. Every effort is made to ensure the safety of the audience. If a thunder storm takes place, the concert will be ended.

All performances begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Thank You to our 2014 Sponsors !

Radio Communication Services, Inc.

If you are a performer who resides in the area and you wish to be considered for
our local concert series, please send your press kit to:

Delaware County Parks and Recreation Department
Attention:  Summer Festival
Government Center Building
201 W. Front St., Media, PA 19063.

DCMH Blood Drive

Did you know one pint of blood can help save up to three lives? Help save a life this Spring donate blood!

MONDAY, APRIL 21^st

10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm

 Conference Rooms A&C -1^st Floor

Appointments are encouraged, please make an appointment at:

 www.tinyurl.com/DelawareCounty1

Or Contact Michele.Cheng@crozer.org

Please remember to eat, drink & bring ID!

For information about eligibility:

Call: 1-800-933-2566 or Visit: www.nybloodcenter.org

Upper Darby Department of Recreation and Leisure Services 2014 Summer Programs

Upper Darby Department of Recreation and Leisure Services 1072 Pontiac Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
610-789-3656 Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Summer programs are provided by:

Upper Darby Township Council, Thomas N. Micozzie, Mayor

and the Upper Darby School District and Board of School Directors

Summer Playground Program

Wednesday, June 25 thru Thursday, July 31, 2014 • No program July 4

Youth Lots (8)
Ages 6 to 14
9 AM - 12 noon and 1 PM - 3 PM (Closed 12 - 1 PM)
Youth Lot Locations Aronimink, Bywood, Garrettford, Hillcrest, Stonehurst, Westbrook Park, Dermond, Sellers

Tot Lots (9)
Ages 3 to 6
9 AM - 12 noon
Tot Lot Locations Aronimink, Bywood, Garrettford, Dermond, Huey, Observatory, Penn Pines, Scullion, Windermere

Registration Fee: $10 per person. Trip Fees are additional

The Summer Playground Program is a six week recreation playground experience. Leaders on Township and School District playgrounds supervise arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips and special events. In most cases, this is an outside, fair-weather program which is not held on rainy days. Registration is held directly on-site beginning June 25. All children must be registered in order to participate.

Fireworks Fourth of July Celebration

Fireworks Celebration will take place on July 3, 2014 at the Upper Darby High School Field. Gates open at 7:00 pm with Chico's Vibe entertaining till dusk. Admission $4.00 at the gate. Pre-Ticket sales available at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Box Office or Upper Darby Leisure Services Department.

Upper Darby Summer Stage --- Our 39th Season

The Circle of Life Disney Concert
Elliot and the Magic Bed
Dr. Doolittle, Jr.-
School House Rock, Live, Jr.
Honk, Jr
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Mainstage Shrek, The Musical!

Give Kids Sight Day

All uninsured and underinsured children can receive free eye screenings and, if needed, two free pairs of eyeglasses at “Give Kids Sight Day” on Saturday, April 12th. All children, 18 and under, will be examined on a first come, first served basis from 8:30am until 2:00pm. No insurance or appointments are necessary. Registration for this free event will take place in the Hamilton Building at Thomas Jefferson University, located at 10th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia. Children from Philadelphia and the suburbs who have failed an eye screening at school or have not had their eyes examined in the last year are strongly urged to attend. After a comprehensive screening and exam from area eye doctors who are volunteering their time for the event, Visionworks will provide two free pairs of eyeglasses to each child that needs them. Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), Wills Eye Hospital, Eagles Youth Partnership, Thomas Jefferson University, Visionworks and the First Hospital Foundation are teaming up for the fifth annual event. Interpreters in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese and several other languages will also be on hand to assist families. For more information, call 215-563-5848, ext. 21 or visit www.pccy.org/sightday.