Cultural Partners

Oratorio Society of Queens

www.queensoratorio.org

The Oratorio Society of Queens is the oldest on-going performing arts institution in the borough.  Its inception in the Spring of 1927 preceded the completing of the subway (the #7 line) in 1931 and the building of the Triboro Bridge in 1940.  Through the “Great Depression” and WWII, the chorus continued to rehearse and perform, contributing to the stability of our city by helping us all to live “life as usual” in the most extraordinary of times.  Our presence as a cultural institution in this borough for over 80 years is an indication of the success with which we have met the cultural needs of our fellow citizens.  Approximately 125 members share the exhilaration of preparing and performing great works of music and promoting musical excellence in Queens. Annual Holiday Concert  of Handel’s “Messiah,” Christmas favorites and Chanukah songs and an Annual Spring Concert of the great choral masterpieces, operatic highlights and the best of America’s musical heritage with Maestro David Close and The Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens.

Children's Orchestra Society

The Children's Orchestra Society , founded in 1962 by Dr. H.T. Ma, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to "teaching children the language of music," and to presenting these young musicians in orchestra and chamber music concerts with their peers and well-established artists. Under the leadership of Executive Director, Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma and Music Director, Michael Dadap since 1984, COS believes in a child's innate capability to learn and develop musical talent of the highest level when nurtured in a supportive environment. http://www.childrensorch.org/

The Paper Bag Players

THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS, founded in 1958 by Judith Martin, are a company of adults who create and perform original theater for children ages 4 through 9. Their shows combine short plays, dances, audience participation, mime, painting and drawing on stage, and wonderful ragtime music played live at every performance. The subject matter of the shows reflects a child's everyday experiences—with a dash of the fantastic thrown in! Common household objects, cardboard boxes and brown kraft paper brightened with poster paint and crayon, become their sets, props and costumes.

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Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc.

Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc., founded in 1983 by Executive Producer, Kevin F. Harrington, is a Long Island based professional touring company serving public organizations, schools, camps, country clubs, convention centers and senior citizen developments. Plaza mounts fully-staged musicals, comedies, children's/educational theatre, and musical revues.

http://plazatheatrical.com/

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Arts on Stage

Arts On Stage was created in 1990 as a way to bring use entertainment as a tool for promoting teamwork, self-discipline, self-esteem and physical fitness. Over the past twenty years, Arts On Stage has presented performances and workshops in senior centers, community centers, city shelters and children's hospitals in addition to more traditional venues such as performing arts centers, civic houses, opera houses, festivals and theme parks. While today's children are faced with a dizzying array of high-tech entertainment options, a select number of traditional diversions have yet to lose their mystique. Arts On Stage has kept children's entertainment relevant with a unique blend of old-world artistry and state of the art techniques that result in a breathtaking display of spectacular performances.

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Arts Power

Celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2010, ArtsPower ranks among America's largest and most respected producers of professional, touring theatre for young and family audiences. With an annual audience of 750,000 people throughout 45 states and the District of Columbia, ArtsPower has forged a national reputation for creating provocative and entertaining theatre that encourages young people to connect with their family, peers, and others, gives them a sense of belonging, and ignites their desire to read. Click here for a list of shows being presented at QPAC.

Borough Excursions!

Borough Excursions!
Borough Excursions is the new way to explore New York City.  We offer tours that are off the beaten path and highlight the many things to do and see in the outer boroughs.  Interested in putting a group together to have dinner and then attend one of QPAC’s exceptional shows or concerts without transportation/parking concerns??  Let Borough Excursions put together a package suited to your needs.  A great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, bachelorette party and more!  Give Borough Excursions a call NOW and tell them “Susan sent you!”

www.boroughexcurions.com
646-301-6241