unique | innovative | artful | inclusive
at the DAVID MATEER CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Our Supporters
The Brooks Foundation
The Westmoreland County
Tourism Grant Program
Katherine
Mabis McKenna
Foundation
Who We Are
Founded in 1998 with just 12 students, Stage Right! currently has an enrollment that averages 300+ students year round. The school is based on the tenet that professional artists instructing, mentoring, and working alongside student actors profoundly affects their development. Our students are taught by professionals and then are given the opportunity to work with them on stage. Our students have the unique opportunity to work with industry professionals year-round, in various classes, shows, and masterclasses that promote this partnership and further student growth. This synergy creates a highly successful artistic atmosphere that nurtures our young actors both on and off the stage.
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The students of "Makin' the Band", a StagED outreach performance at the Stage Right Harvest Fest (October 2022)
Photo credit: Pittsburgh Performance Photography
What People are Saying
"Stage Right gave me the confidence & real life experience I needed to pursue my dreams here at the top Musical Theater school in the country. Working with Professional Artists was key to my success!"
Cecilia Petrush (A Stage Right Alumna), University of Michigan
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"In the spotlight of inclusion, every individual deserves a stage to shine. Stage Right! embodies the transformative power of theater, fostering creativity, confidence, and camaraderie among all participants. Through the magic of performance, Stage Right! cultivates empathy, breaks down barriers, and celebrates the diverse talents that make our region truly vibrant.​"
Matt Thomas, Student Services Director - Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
"They are currently bringing new, unique, and exciting programming to Greensburg. Shows continue to be done well! I am really enjoying their collaboration with local artists and theatre companies."
Jessica Kotik (A Stage Right Alumna), A Google Review
"It is an honor to be part of a team that prioritizes education, inspiration, and
entertainment, and I am immensely proud to witness Stage Right!'s journey of growth and
transformation.​"
Savannah Bruno, Stage Right! Resident Artist and Dance Instructor
"Stage Right has shaped everything I am today, every job I've ever gotten, & every role I play. The best part is, my experience is neither extraordinary nor unique. They provide these opportunities to countless students everyday."
Arielle Fodor, TikTok Famous Kindergarten Teacher