Education & Engagement

Discover. Enlighten. Engage.

Arts in Education & Engagement programs at The Purchase PAC are based on the belief that our audience’s experience begins long before they enter our theaters and continues long after the last curtain call. Creative curiosity and talent development drive us, and we celebrate our role as a source of artistic and educational growth for our campus and our wider community.

Pre- and Post-Show Engagement Activities

We build engagement beyond the public performance by collaborating with visiting artists who are open to residency activities and sharing their art with the campus and broader community. Activities include artist talks, Q&As, master classes, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, and panel discussions.

Artist Residencies

Extended artist residencies support the creation of new works and provide vital engagement opportunities for the campus and community. Rehearsal and performance space, as well as technical and design support is provided, allowing artists to create, rehearse, and experiment in a professional stage setting. While on campus, artists often participate in community engagement activities.

Arts-In-Education Performances for K-12

A single spark, ignited by a thrilling encounter with a live performance or a gifted artist, can inspire a lifelong passion for the arts. Schooltime performances welcome students and teachers to The PAC with high-quality, low-cost educational arts experiences that are tied to curriculum and learning standards.

The PAC in Your Living Room

During the COVID-19 closure, we were unable to invite you here in person. However, we continued our commitment to providing shared arts in education experiences and creative engagement for audiences and students of all ages via our The PAC in Your Living Room initiative.