Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

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Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center, is a non-profit 250 seat theatre located in Manayunk and is a Philadelphia Recreation Center site.

215.685.3583

Spray Park Hours Starting July 6th, 2021
Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 12 PM - 5 PM

05/29/2026

What's better way to celebrate the new Miss Molly Summer Session than our first session whose theme is SUMMER!

Join Miss Molly's NEW SUMMER Session, June 1st thru June 29th.
Mondays at 10 AM!

Each week brings a brand-new musical theme—from outer space to boats to monsters and beyond!

With Miss Molly, children are introduced to new instruments in person while singing age-appropriate folk songs, playful pop/rock favorites, and beloved children’s music—all in a welcoming, creative environment.

🥁Children’s instruments are provided for every participant—just bring curiosity and imagination!

$10/class (full session) | $15 drop-in (if space allows)
Register now: tinyurl.com/MissMollyRegistration

05/21/2026

Miss Molly is starting A NEW SUMMER Session, Mondays June 1st thru June 29th.

Mondays at 10 AM

Each week brings a brand-new musical theme—from outer space to boats to monsters and beyond!

With Miss Molly, children are introduced to new instruments in person while singing age-appropriate folk songs, playful pop/rock favorites, and beloved children’s music—all in a welcoming, creative environment.

🥁Children’s instruments are provided for every participant—just bring curiosity and imagination!

$10/class (full session) | $15 drop-in (if space allows)
Register now: tinyurl.com/MissMollyRegistration

05/19/2026

Oh, the thinks you can think when you think about... Seuss! 🎭

Calling all our young stars entering 1st through 9th grade! Pretzel Theater Company & Venice Island Performing Arts is officially announcing Seussical Jr.!

We know how those pre-audition jitters can feel, which is why we’re hosting a Free Audition Workshop on June 27th. It’s the perfect way to shake off those nerves and get ready to shine before the big auditions in July.

Whether you’re already performing or this is your very first show we’d love to have you there.

🐘 ✨ Free Audition Workshop: Saturday, June 27th 10:30-12:30pm Roxborough Library ✨ (sign ups coming soon)

Auditions: At Venice Island - July 7th or 9th open call and invited callbacks July 14th (stay tuned for official sign up info!)

✨ Eligibility: Entering 1st - 9th Grade

Don’t miss out on the magic! To stay in the loop with all the latest announcements and audition sign-ups:

✅ Follow us right here on social media.
✅ Sign up for our newsletter (link in bio!).

We can’t wait to see the imagination you bring to the stage!

05/17/2026

Another great night in the theatre. Thanks for the support and some great creative pieces!

05/16/2026

Each week brings a brand-new musical theme—from outer space to boats to monsters and beyond!
With Miss Molly, children are introduced to new instruments in person while singing age-appropriate folk songs, playful pop/rock favorites, and beloved children’s music—all in a welcoming, creative environment.
🥁Children’s instruments are provided for every participant—just bring curiosity and imagination!
Sign up and more at veniceisland.org

05/13/2026

This Saturday night, 7 playwrights walk onto one stage. What happens next is raw, unfiltered, and completely live.

The Shoe Box Theatre Festival — May 16th, 7–9 PM at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center — brings you 7 short plays in one unforgettable night of theater! Buy your ticket now!

veniceisland.org

There’s No Day Like Today to See Rent in PA 05/12/2026

What a wonderful show and a GREAT review for The Ghostlight Players! Keep watching out for their shows at Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center!

There’s No Day Like Today to See Rent in PA by Aimee Renna The rent is due in Manayunk and the cast is getting their bag at the Ghostlight Players’ completely sold out run of Jonathan Larson’s Rent. This famous show follows the complex lives of several young impoverished artists in New York City during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Larson’s ro...

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7 Lock Street
Philadelphia, PA
19127

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm