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Parents of Performers (POP) is dedicated to enriching the performing arts experience for JPA’s young artists both onstage and behind the scenes.
Through volunteerism, fundraising, special events, and community building, POP brings together parents, families, alumni, and supporters who want to play an active role in strengthening JPA’s youth programming and creating memorable experiences for our performers.
Parents of Performers was established in June 2024 as a way to create more opportunities for parents, families, and JPA alumni to remain connected and involved with the JPA community.
The organization was founded through the efforts of JPA alumni parents Allison DeViney, Amanda Stephens, & Katie Dunn, who recognized the importance of giving families opportunities to participate beyond simply attending performances.
POP has continued to grow into a community of people who share a common goal: supporting JPA’s young performers and the programs that help them thrive.
Whether you have a child currently involved at JPA, are the parent of an alum, are an alum yourself, or simply want to support youth theatre in our community, there is a place for you in POP.
POP is currently led by Angela Portera & Alida Revon, who work together to organize volunteer efforts, develop fundraising opportunities, strengthen family engagement, and help connect our JPA families with the many ways they can support youth programming.
As POP Co-Directors, they serve as a bridge between our families, volunteers, alumni, and JPA staff while helping create new opportunities for our community to get involved.
The impact of youth theatre extends far beyond the stage.
Through participation in the performing arts, young people have opportunities to build confidence, independence, creativity, communication skills, perseverance, teamwork, and lifelong friendships.
Parents and families play an important role in making those experiences possible.
POP gives families the opportunity to become part of the community surrounding our young performers. From helping behind the scenes and supporting special events to raising funds for youth programming, POP members help create an environment where students feel supported and celebrated.
Getting involved also gives parents, alumni, and supporters the chance to build relationships of their own and remain connected to the JPA community long after the final curtain closes.
There are plenty of ways to get involved—and you can participate as much or as little as your schedule allows!
Current POPortunities may include:
And we’re always looking for new POPortunities to bring our community together!
You do not have to commit to every event or volunteer opportunity to be part of POP.
Whether you can lend a hand for one performance, help organize a special event, support a fundraiser, or simply stay connected with the JPA community, POP has a place for you.
Together, our parents, families, alumni, and supporters help make the JPA experience even more special for the next generation of performers.
