Next Stop Broadway® is a week-long program consisting of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. A staff of Broadway professionals teaches participants ensemble songs and choreography from hit shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and participants work together throughout the week to create unique skits. The program culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends on DPAC’s stage!

The DPAC Rising Star Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in high school musical theatre throughout central North Carolina and focuses attention on the meaningful work being done both on and off stage by dedicated teachers and students.  The DPAC Rising Star Awards is part of the National High School Musical Theatre awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, in honor of Jimmy Nederlander Sr.

As part of the team at DPAC, Ambassadors shadow staff across multiple departments and attend a wide variety of DPAC events, including Broadway, Concert, Comedy and Special Events. With an emphasis on content creation, Ambassadors will receive media training and will report on their experiences via videos, online blogs, and social media posts. Ambassadors also receive exclusive opportunities to go behind-the-scenes at some of DPAC's biggest events.

This City of Durham community program is organized and managed by DPAC for Triangle area high school students who both love smiling and saying hello AND seeing Broadway at DPAC’s biggest shows.

DPAC For All, founded in 2018, is an initiative designed to make the arts accessible to the Durham community and beyond.

DPAC For All offers reserved seating exclusively for Durham residents, military, and students to most Broadway shows and select special events.

DPAC’s Local Hero Spotlight recognizes those in the Triangle who are doing great things in service to their communities and or families. Recipients receive a VIP night out at DPAC and in many cases, this night out provides an opportunity for those who have never been to DPAC to have their first-ever live theater experience.

To make touring events available and inclusive to all in our community, DPAC offers One Community at DPAC. Previously called the Inclusion Project, this is one of the ways that we are working to expand audiences and provide opportunities for those interested in attending live events.

Here at DPAC, we believe that every person should have the chance to see real people perform on a stage and experience the magic of live musical theater. For those that we serve through these programs, these opportunities are more than just a ticket, they’re a chance to experience something that could inspire goals and dreams for the future. Season Seat Members are encouraged to donate their seats that will otherwise go unused. These tickets are offered to students in Durham Public Schools, Durham Technical Community College and North Carolina Central University.

DPAC loves hosting charitable and community events. Each year DPAC selects one open date per quarter, (four per year) to waive rental charges and host special charitable and community events. Proposals for these open dates are accepted on an ongoing basis, year-round.