See What’s New!

The 2010-2011 season of performances includes shows for everyone – puppet theatre, interactive murder mystery, holiday choral music, musical theatre, classic ballet, nostalgic folk, agile acrobats and more. Just click on the “Shows for Public” link above and See What’s Inside! this season.

2009-2010 was a tremendous year of growth for the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.

Notable accomplishments include:

• Increased attendance at shows by 69%. Audiences literally came from all parts of the United States and from our neighbors Canada and Mexico.
• A calendar of events so full that renters and other presenters had to be turned away
• The creation of an active cadre of volunteers
• The initiation of an Advisory Council made up of community members representing businesses, educational institutions, town government, the Gilbert Chamber, and individuals who see and want to help guide the potential that the HCPA has to offer
• Generous support of business sponsors including Hyatt Place, Papa John’s Pizza and Gatherings Catering
• Southwest Ambulance’s tremendous donation to become the title sponsor of the Building Bridges concert for student and public audiences.

But there is still more to accomplish and 2010-11 is the year to build on previous successes.

The line-up of performances truly offers shows for all ages and in all art forms. You’ll recognize some popular offerings such as puppet shows, musical theatre, the Nutcracker Ballet and Tom Chapin’s Building Bridges Family Concert. You’ll also be enticed by shows never seen at the HCPA including Murder at the HCPA, the Phoenix Children’s Chorus, and a special presentation of The Kingston Trio with special guest appearance by Bob Shane, the only surviving member of the original trio.

Individuals, businesses and organizations are still being invited to Play Your Part - Watch Us Grow by contributing financially and in-kind services. Your gift of $100 and up is recognized in a variety of ways from being listed in the performance programs for each show, receiving complementary tickets, and inclusion in lobby displays, to being included in all print and electronic media. Donors and sponsors are welcome to support one specific show, a series, or the entire season of performances. See the benefits for all levels of sponsorship on the “Sponsorship Opportunities” link.

There is still more opportunity for the involvement of community members as volunteers. One might think of volunteering being limited to ushering during performances. While that is an important assignment, there are many more opportunities that await anyone who might want to assist by lending a hand behind the scenes and in the office. Find a list of those meaningful assignments and how to Play Your Part as a volunteer on the “Volunteers” link.

To everyone who Played Your Part as an audience member, a performer or a presenter in 2009-2010, thanks for helping the HCPA grow into a recognized entertainment destination in the South-East Valley.

We look forward to seeing you often during the 2010-2011 season.