Founded by John and Bonnie Ryerson, Pied Piper/White Pond Community Arts is an award-winning youth program dedicated to nurturing the lives of young people and the local community through active participation in the arts. We are proud to be recognized by both the Dutchess County Executive with the Think Differently in the Arts award and by National Youth Arts. We strive to ignite children's imagination and encourage self-discovery by providing an opportunity to experience a variety of art forms, including dramatic and musical theater, performance art, dance, voice and music, painting, literature and design.
At Pied Piper Youth Theater/ White Pond Community Arts, we believe that the arts should be accessible for all, regardless of race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to providing an opportunity for everyone to experience the joy and creativity of the arts, while also adhering to our non-discriminatory policies.
Programs
The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.
Spring Awakening
An angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Join this group of late nineteenth century German students on their passage as the navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening.
March into Spring
Join the Dance for an hour each Monday after the Spring Equinox (March 20th)! Celebrate Spring feeling the energy of Spring through Spring Dances, some taught and some created. “March Into Spring” is part of the Arts for All series and is open to all abilities, ages 5 and up. Join us for a Maypole Dance on May 1st!
Annie
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.
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