A flexible, professional-grade stage
A proscenium and black-box hybrid space sized for student productions, community concerts, and visiting artists — with proper lighting and sound from day one.
The Vision
A permanent home for the arts in the heart of Carbondale.
We are working toward a dedicated facility for performance, education, and gathering — a place that anchors PPAC's programs, welcomes the community, and gives young performers a stage of their own.
Concept renderings
Early conceptual drawings of the proposed facility. These will be replaced with renderings from our design team as the project progresses.
Exterior — proposed facade & entry
Main stage — house view
Lobby & community gathering space
Rehearsal studio
What the building will hold
Rehearsal & teaching studios
Dedicated rooms for acting, dance, and vocal coaching, so multiple programs can run simultaneously without competing for space.
Backstage and costume shop
Real dressing rooms, a green room, and a working costume shop where students learn the craft on both sides of the curtain.
A community lobby
A welcoming gathering space for receptions, gallery shows, fundraisers, and the cup of coffee before the show.
Project timeline
- Phase ISite identification & feasibilityIn progress
- Phase IIConcept design & community inputUpcoming
- Phase IIICapital campaign launchUpcoming
- Phase IVConstruction & build-outUpcoming
- Phase VGrand openingUpcoming
Build it with us
Founding donors, capital sponsors, and partners welcome.
We are actively talking with potential supporters, in-kind partners, and community stakeholders. If you'd like to be part of building PPAC's permanent home, we'd love to hear from you.