School of the Performing Arts - Universal Preservation Hall

What we do

Universal Preservation Hall is thrilled to become the newest home of Proctors Collaborative School of the Performing Arts!

We reach more than 45,000 students throughout the Capital Region and beyond each year with a full calendar of classes, workshops, camps and performances.

The School of the Performing Arts provides education and training opportunities in a diverse selection of disciplines, both onstage and behind the scenes, offering budding artists and future creative professionals the chance to pursue their passion and achieve their artistic goals.

Union College interns rehearse for Stuart Little at The Yulman Theatre at Union College in Schenectady Friday, March 22, 2019. The production, which is made up of all Union College interns, is the first to be put on by PB&J Cafe at Proctors through the School of the Performing Arts.

Kenny Francoeur, dance captain from The Book of Mormon, teaches a dance master class in the dance studio of The Addy at Proctors Saturday, May 18, 2019. The School of the Performing Arts’ Broadway Master Class Series offers the exclusive opportunity for professional–level training for career development.

CAST volunteers scan tickets during opening night of On Your Feet! at Proctors Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

Broadway Camp musician students learn to play different instruments during a percussion workshop with Alex Torres in the GE Theatre Monday, July 29, 2019.

Education programs at UPH

PB & J Café, master classes, summer programs, CAST volunteer program and a student matinee series at UPH will be announced soon.

Stay tuned this spring for more announcements and the latest news on the exciting learning opportunities coming to UPH in 2020.

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