Act 1 Productions
A highly-acclaimed performing arts company featuring plays, musicals, children’s theatre, dance concerts, and film festivals.
Act 1 is the producing arm of the DeSales University Division of Performing Arts. We encourage our students to bring truth and beauty to the world through their art forms in Theatre, Dance and TV/Film.
We invite you to join us in our celebration of truth and beauty in our production of plays, musicals, children’s theatre, dance concerts, and film festivals. Most of our productions can be seen either in person or streamed* — call or email our box office for your tickets and your preference.
The DeSales TV/Film students have been instrumental in filming these productions to deliver them in a virtual format. In addition, the Act 1 faculty and guest directors and designers continue to enjoy the challenge of discovering new ways to design sets, costumes, lighting, and sound for both social distancing and filmed live productions.
*Streaming rights are limited by the licensing organizations; not all shows are permitted to be streamed.
DeSales University Film Festival
A celebration of the diverse range of genres and styles form the next generation of DeSales filmmakers.
March 23rd 2024 - 7:30 PM
Upcoming Productions
DeSales University Announces 2020 Virtual Summer Dance Intensive
The Division of Performing Arts is pleased to offer online professional dance training with the 2020 Virtual Summer Dance Intensive July 27 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The program features a one-week intensive experience into dance technique and theory for ages 14 and up. The daily schedule of classes includes somatics, Ballet barre, technique, theory, and optional workshops and sessions.
“We are thrilled to invite students to join us this summer at the new Virtual DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive,” says program director Angela Sigley Grossman. “Through a series of virtual Zoom classes in both dance technique and theory, participants will get to know the faculty in the DeSales Dance Department and learn from esteemed guest artists. We hope to see you on our screens this summer!”
The Virtual Summer Dance Intensive at DeSales is an intermediate/advanced dance training program for students entering high school and above. There are no exceptions to the minimum age of 14 – students must be 14 by the start date of the intensive. Interested students must have previous dance training.
The 2020 Virtual Summer Dance Intensive runs July 27 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition is $325 with a $25 application fee. For more information, contact director Angela Sigley Grossman at SDI@desales.edu or visit desales.edu/sdi.
The Labuda Center for Performing Arts
The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts is home to most Act 1 events. It is handicapped accessible, and features the 473 seat Main Stage Theatre and the 187 seat Schubert Theatre.
GPS Location: 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18032
