PATEL CONSERVATORY

by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2024

In advance of May’s Mental Health Awareness month, Tampa Repertory Theatre (TampaRep) embarks on a suite of artistic programming and events to help de-stigmatize conversations surrounding mental health for the Tampa Bay community....

by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

Tampa Repertory Theatre and New York City based Broadway Arts Community are joining forces to bring veteran Broadway and screen actress Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film, Radio City Rockettes) to Tampa for a one-night-only performance of her autobiographical play with ...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024

Based on Natalie Babbitt's beloved novel, TUCK EVERLASTING tells the timeless tale of the Tuck family, who discovers the secret of eternal life in a magic spring in the Fosters' wood. Young Winnie Foster meets this immortal family and must decide between the life she knows and one that will be etern...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 21, 2023

It's a Wonderful Life radio play, based on the beloved 1946 film directed by Frank Capra, follows the life of George Bailey, a small-town man who, amid personal crisis, learns the profound impact he has had on those around him. The timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and the interconnectedness of hu...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2023

Stageworks Theatre presents 'The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off,' a heartwarming holiday musical filled with cookies, competition, and camaraderie. Don't miss this delightful holiday experience at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023

Disney's famous villains have kids, and those kids are just as sassy and mischievous as their parents. That's the premise of Descendants, and now, after five intensive weeks of rehearsals three times a week for two and half hours, Patel Conservatory's young talents are putting their spin on it. Insp...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 23, 2023

Hosted by Patel Conservatory, this free event is a haven for young talents seeking guidance and direction in dance, music, and theater. Representatives from nationwide educational institutions engage with eager students, sharing invaluable insights and answering questions....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 18, 2023

OUR SOLE PURPOSE is the invention of twenty-six-year-old Ashlyn, a prolific tap dancer, owner of Tampa Bay Taps for six years, and an instructor at Straz' Patel Conservatory. The Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble, Tampa native band NIGHTBREAKERS, and the Youth Tap Crew will band together to explore the m...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 12, 2023

The unruly students of Room 207 are shocked when their friendly teacher, Miss Nelson, goes missing - and is replaced by the scary substitute teacher, Viola Swamp, who rules the class with an iron fist. The class realizes Miss Nelson is a kind, good teacher and quests to find her. Along the way, they...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 21, 2023

Under the direction of Audrey Siegler, Patel Conservatory students, ages five to 16, will perform The Sound of Music, Youth Edition, a love story about Maria. She is a young governess who brings light and music into the lives of the Von Trapp family, only to face danger from Nazis during the early d...