About Us

Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center (DYPAC) is a charitable, non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1998. DYPAC involves young people ages 5 to 19 in three major theatrical productions per year and also offers a Summer Fine Arts Camp. In addition, DYPAC performs for local service organizations, charitable causes, and community events. The Trenton Village Theatre is the "Home of DYPAC" and DYPAC has worked diligently to promote and upgrade this facility. DYPAC's mission is to offer opportunities for quality arts entertainment to southeast Michigan communities and the development of a state-of-the-art performing arts center. DYPAC's goal is the positive development of young people through experiences in the arts. Find out more...

News

Spaghetti Dinner!! February 14th!! Please support DYPAC!
Spaghetti Dinner Download Info Here

In addition to the ALL CALL rehearsal this Sunday, we are adding a rehearsal for the scene “A Little Magic Now” on Monday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 at TVT (Trenton Village Theatre). Note, you all may assume that every rehearsal is at TVT unless otherwise specified.

Please read the attachment, and ONLY if you’re name is on it, you are in that scene and have rehearsal Monday evening.1-29-10rehearsal week list

Winter 2010- White Christmas Auditions August 2010

Currently enrolling for the April and September workshops-openings in all classes, all ages.

WORKSHOPS- SATURDAYS! Register now! Registering April 10th and September 11th workshops.
Our next workshops will begin againApril 10th. ( AGES 5-14). Ages 5-8 meet 10am-noon, ages 9+ meet 1-3pm at the Trenton Village Theatre. If you would like to enroll in the January or April Saturday workshops, please email dypac@dypac.com with the participant’s name, age as of Workshop start date, parents’ names, address, telephone and email address. A deposit is needed-$20 payable by check or by entering the amount with the donation button under the logo on the home page. Workshops meet 6 Saturdays and performance is evening of last Saturday. A mini-musical will be performed!
Download Workshop Flyer Here

 Seeking adult directors who like to work with large numbers!! Do you have a show in mind? Submit a proposal and resume.
download proposal form here

We have just completed another phase of renovations to the theatre! We have beautiful new purple draperies and the interior of the theatre has been painted! We thank you, our community, for your wonderful support!

Special Mentions

We are so proud! (if you have great news email dypac@dypac.com and let us know! The rules are:
Information must be requested to be posted by individual or parent of individual it concerns. Messages will post for a two month time frame.)

Thoughts of deep sympathy to the family of Cheryl Chelian, Mother of Kendall. We are all saddened by your loss.

Thank you to ALL the DYPAC performers who sang and danced for Rivergate Terrace. You brightened the day for many! We are proud of your kindness and good spirit!

Productions In the Works

Stay tuned for audition information for Disney Kids’ Sleeping Beauty!

Trenton Village Theatre

DYPAC, in cooperation with The City of Trenton, manages the Trenton Village Theatre. TVT is a gem of a live performance venue. It has an intimate setting and seats 355. Please contact Debbie Jackson at 734 671-2202 or dypac@dypac.com for rental information and availability.
Download seating chart

  • Thank you to local Buy Me Realtor, Marc Newman and his wife, Diane, for creating the following virtual tour of the theatre.
    Buy Me Realty has been a loyal supporter of DYPAC and many other community organizations. Enjoy the tour!

Virtual Tour

Link to Buy Me Realty

The beautiful stampted concrete was created by Reale Cement, who generously discounted the service.
Link to Reale Cement

Link to Trenton DDA TVT information

Download 2009 Application Here
Download 09 rental rates here
If you are having difficulties, click here for help with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Our beautiful new PURPLE draperies have been installed and the interior of the theatre has been painted! Thank you to St. John Painting and Homespun for their dedication to completion of this task! We are thrilled with the painting, the draperies, and the installation of the carpeting with our donor stars!
The TVT Courtyard is being remodeled. It will contain a memorial fountain and
has a new decorative Iron Gate. Thank you to the Brown Family and the
Trenton Chapter of the Women’s Farm and Garden Association for making
this possible.

The theatre before DYPAC began restorationstrentontheatrebefore

DYPAC Merchandise

DYPAC merchandise is now available! Bluejean button-down shirts are $25 each. The DYPAC tote bag is also $25. Both are available by calling 734.362.8153.

Special Thanks

Several Area businesses and indivduals deserve high praise for dedication to their communities and for their ongoing support of DYPAC. We appreciate ALL contributions and support.
* National City Bank
* PNC Foundation
* Daimler Chrysler Foundation Fund
* Tom Shumate Endowment Fund for the Arts/ Trenton Rotary Foundation
* Soroptimist International of the Trenton Area
* Ms. Karen Wilson
* Ms. Rosalind Meyer
* Masco Corportion Fund
* The Family of Margaret and Duane Brown
* Reale Cement
* Metro Airport Air Traffic Controllers
* Exxon Corporation
* American Express Volunteer Service fund
* AT&T
* Comerica Bank
* Oakwood Healthcare Services
* Drs. Jackson, Snider and Parker

Fundraising Events

Spaghetti Dinner!! February 14th!! Please support DYPAC!
Spaghetti Dinner Flyer Download Here

If you shop at Krogers, you can help DYPAC earn funds!

NPO number 90381.

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

Simply register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
* Kroger rewards link

Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up. If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. Click on Sign In/Register
Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Thank you!!
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Please- click the link above and do your shopping! DYPAC will earn approximately 2-5% from your shopping experience and you will
still have the ease and choices available from your usual online shopping! Hundreds of stores are included! Please take a look and shop!
You will help us so much! Thank you!

Trivia Night- DYPAC, along with our community Partners, The Information Center and The Penrickton Center host a fun evening of trivia and friendship, served with a light dinner. Join a table of eight to show (or hide) your trivia skills!
Tickets are $20 and proceeds go to the programs of the evening’s hosting community partner! The Next trivia is Thursday, October 29th ( to benefit DYPAC) and will be held at the Westfield Building next to the Library at West and Westfield in Trenton. Winners receive a trophy and gift certificate along with a chance to return and defend their title! Dinner begins at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Food, Fun, and Friendship! Call 734 282-7171 to reserve tickets! Add these 2010 Dates to your schedule! Thank you to all who continually support this event!

*Trivia Purchase Link

Upcoming Dates-Mark Your Calendar
10/29/09 – DYPAC, 1/28/10 – Penrickton, 3/18/10 ( NOTE!NOT the 8th!- TIC, 5/6/10 – DYPAC, 7/15/10 – Pen These are ALL Thursdays!!

DYPAC collects ink cartridges and cell phones for recycling. Please drop off at 254 West Road (Dr. Jackson’s dental office) or at the theatre during rehearsals. * Recycling for Charities

Please visit our theatre and see the wonderful Masks and Banners and our beautiful Grand Piano!
Please click the link below for our wonderful sponsors-We are most grateful! Thank you.Download banner, mask and piano sponsors here.pdf

Auditions

Keep watching this spot for further details!
2009 summer Program Grand Finale is Thursday July 30 and Friday July 31 at 7pm. A different show each night!
Congratulations to all our summertime stars!

Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held August 30 and 31 and performed in December.
Download Audition Flyer Here

Currently enrolling for the September workshops.Download Workshop Flyer Here

Fine Arts Summer Program

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A few photos from last summer!
2009 summer Program Grand Finale is Thursday July 30 and Friday July 31 at 7pm. A different show each night!
Congratulations to all our summertime stars!

2010 Summer enrollment will begin April 1, 2010- posted online April 1.
Our 2010 Summer Program will start June 22 and runs( T,W,Th) through Jul 30 with the final performances July 29 & 30 . Enrollment numbers determine need for multiple nights for the Grand Finale. YOUR CHILD WILL BE IN EITHER ONE OR TWO NIGHTS DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF CLASSES YOUR CHILD TAKES. Each night is a different list of classes performing. Our program meets T, W, Th for 6 weeks, with two nights of “Grand Finale” performances! Classes are filled as enrollment is received. If for example, you choose choir at 11:15, you would come each T,W,Th at 11:15 for six weeks.
Favorite classes and smaller classes fill quickly, so register early!
* We will accept enrollment as long as there are openings!
Please follow directions on forms for signing up! Read age limits and class sizes. A $50 deposit is required to hold your child’s place and is non-refundable. Limited pre and after daycare is available. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent.

*WORKSHOP, PERFORMANCE, AND CAMP FORMS BELOW- FORMS ARE ONLY VALID FOR 6 MONTHS!

Download needed Power of Attorneyform 1
Download needed Concerns Form 2
Download needed Medical Info form 3
Download Needed Photo Release form 4
Download Membership Form 2008 Here

The above forms, included notarized form, must be completed PRIOR to LEAVING YOUR CHILD WITH US! Thank you!