STAGES Performing Arts Academy

The STAGES Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is in its 21st year of offering performing arts education and outreach programs. Created in response to many schools scaling down or eliminating arts curricula, the SPAA has become a leader in addressing the arts gap in the St. Louis community. The SPAA will not turn a student away due to financial need, providing more than $70,000 in scholarship assistance and underwriting annually. SPAA education and outreach programs reach more than 4,500 students and community members every year, with more than 2,500 students receiving direct classroom instruction.

Funding from Give STL Day will be specifically allocated to support STAGES' artistic and education programs.

Help STAGES Academy students reach the stage for their winter musical! 

An anonymous donor will match up to $5,000! 

What does your donation do for our students? 

$10: Fuel The Arts 

Covers the cost of dinner for one student during tech week. 

$20: Small Act of Kindness

Covers the cost to produce or purchase a small prop or costume accessory. 

$50: Dress for Success

Covers the cost to rent a single costume for a principle character. 

$75: Paint the Town

Covers the cost of paint supplies for scenery and props. 

$100: Family Night

Covers the cost of tickets to one performance for a family of four who otherwise couldn't attend. 

$250: Student Spotlight

Covers the participation fee of one production for a student in need. 

$500: Ready for the Stage

Covers the cost to produce or purchase a large set piece or backdrop. 

$1,000: Music to Our Ears

Covers the cost to rent rehearsal and performance orchestral tracks for a single production. 

$2,500: Opening Night Hero

Covers 25% of the facility rental cost or 100% of the licensing fee for a single production.