Performing Arts Showstoppers at DPAC
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 / 2027 Season
DPAC is looking for friendly and outgoing high school students to serve as Showstoppers during the 2026 / 2027 season. The deadline to submit applications is August 3, 2026. This program offers great flexibility scheduling-wise, but any interested candidates should note that there will be in-person interviews scheduled between August 10 and August 14, 2026. For selected students, there will also be a mandatory Training & Orientation event on the evening of September 8, 2026.
The application deadline is Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM.
About
This community program is for area high school students who both love smiling and saying hello AND seeing DPAC’s biggest shows. 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. 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 many other incredible events.
- Plus, peer social gatherings with likeminded fans of the performing arts.
Questions?
Please email DPAC's Community Engagement Coordinator, AvA Laney, at alaney@dpacnc.com with any questions about the Performing Arts Showstoppers at DPAC program.
