Who We Are

We're the folks behind the curtain (and under the tent, and in the concession stand).

Welcome to the Lawrence Central Performing Arts Association! We're a group of parent volunteers who love LC's performing arts and love the kids who make it happen. Any time you see a Lawrence Central ensemble knock it out of the park, there's a good chance one of us was there hot-gluing something, hauling something, or handing out snacks.

We support all of LC's performing arts programs: the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Winter Guard, Central Sound, Sweets, Gospel Choir, Women's and Symphonic Choirs, Extreme Dance Team, and Theatre (ITS Thespian Troupe #5627). More than a third of LC students are part of one of them, so chances are your kid is, or is about to be, one of them.

And they're pretty good. Since 1996, our students have brought home four national championships, 14 state championships, and more than 20 regional titles. They've performed in Italy, France, and Monaco, at Super Bowl XLVI, and in the Tournament of Roses, Macy's Thanksgiving Day, and Fiesta Bowl parades. (We may have cried at all of them.)

So what do we actually do? We raise money, rally volunteers, and throw a great party, including The Classic show choir competition. We also help LC students take their next steps through scholarships like the Jane Morrison Memorial Fund. We do it all so every student in every program gets their moment in the spotlight.

Do I need to be "artsy" to join? Nope! You don't need to read music, hit a dance count, or remember your lines. Bring a little time, a good attitude, and comfortable shoes. You'll get a front-row seat to your kid's world, make friends who understand what a 5 a.m. bus call means, and cheer even louder because you helped make the show happen.

Ready to join the fun? Come to our monthly board meeting on the second Tuesday of every month, sign up to volunteer, or attend your child’s next performance. We'll save you a seat.

LC ensembles include:

• Marching Pride of Lawrence Township (partnership between Lawrence Central and Lawrence North high schools, 2014 to present)

• The Central Sound Show Choir

• Sweets Show Choir

• LC Gospel Choir

• Women’s Choir

• Symphonic Choir

• LC Extreme Dance Team

• Wind Ensemble

• Symphony Orchestra

• Winter Guard

• LC Theatre (ITS Thespian Troupe #5627)

Student and Parent Participation

More than 800 students participate annually in Lawrence Central’s Performing Arts Program.  This means that more than one third of LC’s student body is involved in the arts.  Many students participate in two or more ensembles!

All parents of Performing Arts students are members of the full board of the LCPAA.  Please join us for our monthly meetings to help guide the program.  We typically meet the second Tuesday of every month in the Conference Room (enter through door 15).  Check the the Master Calendar for specific dates and time.

To volunteer, all adults need to have a background check on file once every school year. Please click this link and scroll to this icon to fill out the very quick form.