title: School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community
text: # School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community
  
  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) is a school of performing arts established in Richmond, Virginia, United States in 1981. SPARC teaches children ages 3–18 in performing arts, such as singing, acting, and dancing.
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  * Jason Mraz
  * Corey Bradley, Mamma Mia! National Tour
  * Zak Resnick, Broadway actor
  * Jason Marks, Broadway actor
  * Emily Skinner, Broadway actor
  * Mary Page Nance, Broadway actor
  