FAME,
the musical, is coming to the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va., reminiscent
of the popular 80s’ TV show that engaged young teens throughout the United
States. Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre (MPAT)’s ensemble cast will
present on Aug. 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31st at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 25 at 3
p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, W-3 Theatre in Lorton, Va.
Tickets are available online for $20 general admission at www.metro-theatre.org. Discounted
rates are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting the box office
at (703) 584-2900.
“We’ve had a lot of fun preparing for FAME and
we’re bringing out the best in our students, showcasing ‘triple-threat’ actors
who shine in dance, singing and performance,” said Dan Stapula, artistic
director of Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre of Alexandria, Va. and Lorton,
Va.
MPAT's FAME – the Musical, a
high-energy musical from an all-teen cast, is based on the hit motion picture
and television series. Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated
High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME is
the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students
as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With
candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many
young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy,
sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance. The show will be directed by Dan Stapula, with
music direction by Abbey Smith.
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ABOUT METROPOLITAN
PERFORMING ARTS THEATER (MPAT):
Metropolitan Performing
Arts Theater (MPAT) is the resident Community Theater of Metropolitan School of
the Arts (MSA). Metropolitan School of the Arts of Lorton, Va. offers
multi-disciplinary performing arts studios in Alexandria and Lorton, Va. that
has taught dance, music and theater to more than 10,000 students since its
opening in 2001. Noted for its world-class instructors, MSA offers high quality
performing arts training in a ground breaking, holistic learning environment
that cultivates creativity, builds community and empowers students. The studio was
featured in Dance Teacher magazine and Washington Families
magazine. Many students go on to perform in prestigious arenas including
Broadway, National Tours, The Julliard School, The Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater, The Washington Ballet, The American Academy of Ballet, Universal
Ballet Academy, The Kirov Ballet, The Hartt School, Marymount University (New York),
Ford’s Theater and Mark Morris Dance Company. MSA is the only, private
secondary performing arts school in the Washington, D.C. area. Call
703.339.0444 or visit www.metrofinearts.com, Facebook or Twitter.
