Academy Events

ArtsWalk is an annual community celebration that brings together artists, cultural organizations, schools and audiences across Greensburg for a full day of performances, exhibitions, demonstrations and interactive arts experiences. As a key cultural anchor, Westmoreland Cultural Trust activates the Palace Theatre campus with performances, tours, student showcases and hands-on engagement […]

The Achievement in the Arts Awards is Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s annual celebration recognizing outstanding high school seniors across theatre performance, vocal music, instrumental music, technical theatre, visual arts and dance. Originally founded by Judge Pezze and Judge McCormick, this decades-long legacy program has become the county’s central event for honoring […]

Pride Movie Night is a community-centered cinematic experience designed to celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices through storytelling and shared artistic engagement. Hosted at The Palace Theatre, the event creates a welcoming space for students, families and community members to gather, reflect and celebrate representation in the arts. As part of WCT’s broader […]

Pride Drag Brunch blends performance artistry, celebration and community connection in a vibrant daytime event. Featuring professional drag performers, interactive entertainment and an inclusive atmosphere, the brunch expands Pride weekend programming while welcoming new audiences into the Palace Theatre. The event reflects The Academy’s dedication to culturally relevant, accessible programming […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending high-level technique with ensemble-based creative exploration, the curriculum supports […]

The All-Star High School Musical is a countywide theatrical initiative uniting high school performers, technicians, musicians and emerging arts leaders from across Westmoreland County. Students audition and interview for roles, with selections adjudicated by industry professionals to ensure an equitable and educationally aligned process. The project culminates in a fully […]

The All-Star High School Musical is a countywide theatrical initiative uniting high school performers, technicians, musicians and emerging arts leaders from across Westmoreland County. Students audition and interview for roles, with selections adjudicated by industry professionals to ensure an equitable and educationally aligned process. The project culminates in a fully […]

The All-Star High School Musical is a countywide theatrical initiative uniting high school performers, technicians, musicians and emerging arts leaders from across Westmoreland County. Students audition and interview for roles, with selections adjudicated by industry professionals to ensure an equitable and educationally aligned process. The project culminates in a fully […]

Petrifying Palace is a large-scale immersive Halloween experience created by the Education and Engagement Department in deep collaboration with Development and Marketing. The event transforms the historic Palace Theatre into a fully realized theatrical environment complete with interactive characters, atmospheric design, narrative elements and guided audience pathways. Part haunted attraction […]