March 28, 2024

JDP Theatre Co.

A Community Theatre in East Providence

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JDP Theatre Co., previously known as de Perla Theatre, was a community program running summer camps and the occasional acting intensive throughout the year. Though the community theater aspect was developed and conducted for the past three years, the shift to JDP Theatre Co was the result of a desire by Judy de Perla to expand theatre into the community. She created and ran a theatre program in East Providence as part of the public school system for 24 years, but expanding that to more participants became important. Now with three partners working together it has become JDP Theatre Co and is giving life to a new and bigger shared vision. JDP Theatre Co strives to be inclusive, accessible, and professional as it does not discriminate in terms of who is eligible to participate. From those who are interested and have never participated in anything theatre related to those who have a great deal of experience, all are welcome. The company leaders specialize in working with performers from ages 10 to 25 and provide members with a sense of freedom, family, and home.

Over the years, countless JDP (de Perla Theatre) alumni have moved on to work as professional actors, directors, technical staff throughout Rhode Island and even NYC. Sometimes it seems that everywhere there is theater, there is someone who has a connection with this group. The directors continue to be extremely proud of alumni as well as current participants in terms of what they accomplish. The current year's program is shaping up nicely and will have many activities scheduled throughout the year. Watch for this growing program at JDP Theatre Co. on Facebook and at www.JDPTheatreCo.com.

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