Performing Arts Showstoppers at DPAC

Showstopper Archive

This community program is for area high school students who both love smiling and saying hello AND seeing DPAC’s biggest shows. Throughout the season, Showstoppers gain real world customer experience while welcoming guests with genuine and kind greetings as they arrive at DPAC for the very biggest shows on tour.

The Showstopper program offers students the following:

  • Volunteer service hours for college bound applications and resumes.
  • Excellent customer service experience at one of the top-five performing arts centers in America.
  • Access to experience Broadway at DPAC’s hit shows and some incredible concert events.
  • Invitation to "Theatre Talkbacks" with cast and crew from National Broadway tours.
  • Plus, peer social gatherings with likeminded fans of the performing arts.

The inspiration for this program comes from the Durham Wayfinders at DPAC, a City of Durham volunteer program where members share their time and talents in the spirit of helping everyone feel welcome at DPAC.

Meet DPAC's 2025 / 2026 Showstoppers

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