Penn State Altoona to host summer performance series, calls for local artists

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona will host a performing arts series this summer featuring community artists. The cabaret-style events will take place at 5 p.m. on Sundays, July 13, July 27 and August 3 in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts.

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ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host a performing arts series this summer featuring community artists.

The cabaret-style events will take place at 5 p.m. on Sundays, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 3 in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts.

Regional artists over the age of 18 interested in participating may apply online.

Vocalists and instrumentalists are asked to prepare about 20 minutes of repertoire. They will need to have their own accompaniment, accompanist or instrument, aside from a piano which will be provided. All genres are welcome.

Playwrights must submit an excerpt of their script between five and 10 pages for review and are asked to read for no more than an hour at their performance. Readers and actors are not provided.

The events are free and open to the public through the support of the Kjell Meling Arts for All Initiative. For more information, call 814-949-5452.

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