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32 Years
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Your Premier Performing Arts Destination in Brighton, MI
Since 1994, the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts has served as a cornerstone of cultural and educational enrichment in Livingston County. Established through Brighton Area Schools, our mission is to deliver exceptional performing arts experiences while fostering educational growth through our Arts: Forward initiative. This program connects world-class performers with local students, creating unique learning opportunities that extend beyond the stage. We collaborate with corporate partners, volunteers, and donors to sustain our operations and expand community access to the arts.Our venue hosts diverse performances, from Broadway tributes to classical concerts, while offering rental spaces for private and nonprofit events. Through volunteer programs, sponsorship opportunities, and educational outreach, we cultivate a vibrant arts ecosystem that benefits residents of all ages. Our commitment to quality programming and community engagement has solidified our reputation as a premier regional performing arts destination.
Services
Performing Arts Events
Educational Programs
Theater Rentals
Sponsorship Opportunities
Volunteer Programs
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Established in 1994 as a trusted community arts institution
- Offers educational programs connecting performers with local students
- Hosts diverse performances from Broadway tributes to classical concerts
- Provides flexible rental options for private and nonprofit events
- Maintains strong community partnerships through sponsorships and volunteer programs
Services
Performing Arts Events
We present diverse live performances including Broadway tributes, classical concerts, and comedy shows. Our season lineup features nationally recognized artists and family-friendly productions. Each event supports educational initiatives through our Arts: Forward program, connecting performers with local students for unique learning experiences.
Educational Programs
Our Arts: Forward initiative creates educational opportunities by pairing performances with student workshops and masterclasses. Professional artists share expertise through interactive sessions that enhance school curricula. Programs emphasize accessibility, ensuring students benefit from direct engagement with touring performers and industry professionals.
Theater Rentals
We offer theater rentals for private and nonprofit events with flexible pricing options. Our venue accommodates performances, conferences, and special occasions with professional technical support available. Rental packages include staff services and premium amenities to ensure successful events for community organizations and businesses.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We provide customized sponsorship packages that connect businesses with our arts audience. Partners receive marketing exposure through program listings, event recognition, and branding opportunities. Sponsorships support cultural programming while offering valuable community engagement and brand visibility benefits for local businesses.
Volunteer Programs
We engage volunteers through ushering, concession services, and event promotion roles. Our volunteer network helps sustain operations while creating community connections. Participants gain behind-the-scenes experience and contribute to making performing arts accessible to all residents through their involvement.
People
Kim Sergent
Theater Director
Overseeing theater operations and programming, Kim manages venue logistics and performance coordination. With extensive experience in arts administration, she ensures seamless execution of events while maintaining educational partnerships that align with our mission.
Erica Englund
Programming & Marketing
Erica develops marketing strategies and curates event programming that attracts diverse audiences. Her work focuses on community engagement through digital campaigns, partnership building, and creating promotional materials that highlight our seasonal performances and educational initiatives.
John Thompson
Director of Community Education
John coordinates educational outreach programs connecting performers with local schools. He manages workshop scheduling, teacher collaborations, and student engagement initiatives that fulfill our Arts: Forward mission of integrating performances with learning opportunities for Brighton students.
Questions
What is the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts' mission?
Our mission is to be Livingston County's premier performing arts venue, delivering quality education and entertainment through our Arts: Forward initiative that connects performers with local students.
How can I get involved with BCPA?
You can participate through ticket purchases, volunteering as an usher or promoter, making donations, or joining our corporate sponsorship program to support arts education in the community.
What types of performances do you host?
We present diverse programming including Broadway tributes, classical concerts, comedy shows, and family-friendly productions featuring nationally recognized artists and unique acts like ventriloquist Todd Oliver.
Can I rent the theater for private events?
Yes, we offer hourly rentals with flexible pricing options for nonprofits and businesses. Packages include technical staff support and premium amenities for conferences, performances, and special occasions.
How do sponsorships benefit local businesses?
Sponsorships provide marketing exposure through program listings, event recognition, and branding opportunities while supporting cultural programming that enriches the community through arts education.
What educational programs do you offer?
Our Arts: Forward initiative provides student workshops, masterclasses, and interactive sessions with touring performers, creating learning opportunities that extend beyond standard school curricula.
Reviews (4)
Jimmy O.
Dec 31, 2021
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Beautiful gym for our cheer competition well serviced and great snack bar...girls had a safe fun time here very clean as well..
Kyle Austin
Nov 23, 2020
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Such an impressive theater! It's huge and always clean. Plus, the shows that they put on here (from the High School and otherwise) are always amazing.
Sarah Flatt
Dec 07, 2019
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Awesome venue! Comfortable seats. Poor lighting for senior citizens on the stairs. Good Handicap accessibility!
Sophia
Nov 21, 2018
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The BCPA is a great performance center for concerts, musicals, plays, and honestly, everything. The facilities are clean and the house seating is very comfortable. You're also able to see the stage from every seat in the auditorium! (The balcony seats are amazing too).
