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Our Vision

A Permanent Home for the Arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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

These conceptual images illustrate our vision for a future performing arts center. A permanent location has not yet been secured, and the final design will depend on the property selected.

Exterior — proposed facade & entry
Exterior — proposed facade & entry
Lobby & Community Gathering Space
Lobby & Community Gathering Space
Main Stage — House View
Main Stage — House View
Green Room
Green Room

What We Envision

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.

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

  1. Phase I
    Site identification & feasibility
    In progress
  2. Phase II
    Concept design & community input
    Upcoming
  3. Phase III
    Capital campaign launch
    Upcoming
  4. Phase IV
    Construction & build-out
    Upcoming
  5. Phase V
    Grand opening
    Upcoming

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.

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