Who We Are 

The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization responsible for the operation and programming of a multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel, Indiana. The facilities include the Palladium, a state-of-the-art 1,600-seat concert hall; the Tarkington, a 500-seat proscenium theater; and the Studio Theater, a versatile black box with a seated capacity of 200. The Center presents scores of events each year and provides space and support services for six resident companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, and Indiana Wind Symphony.

The Center is permanently affiliated and collaborates extensively with the Great American Songbook Foundation, a distinct nonprofit organization that has offices and an exhibit gallery in the Palladium. Founded by the Center’s artistic director, performer and preservationist Michael Feinstein, the Foundation works to advance the legacy of timeless music from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway, and Hollywood. For more information, visit TheSongbook.org.

What We Do 

Since the opening of the Palladium in 2011, the Center has been a leader in the Central Indiana arts community, hosting more than 1,800 performances and welcoming more than 840,000 patrons representing all 92 Indiana counties, all 50 states, and 24 nations. Each season of Center Presents events features top performers in classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, Great American Songbook, and international music and dance. The Center also offers a robust menu of educational and outreach programming for patrons of all ages, including the Peanut Butter & Jam interactive performance series for preschoolers and their families, educational videoconferences for schools around the state, and budget-friendly experiential opportunities such as our popular vocal, ukulele, standup comedy, and Dance Discovery classes.

Performing Arts

The Center for the Performing Arts

Jeffrey McDermott

Sheila Delaney

Stephanie Sambol Carter

Mark Truett

Kendra Latta

Dan Kemer

Lisa Hillard

Jeff Steeg

The Event Coordination and Production team at The Center for the Performing Arts is responsible for planning, executing, and managing a diverse range of performances and events across its venues. This team collaborates with resident companies, oversees technical production elements, and ensures seamless operations to create memorable experiences for audiences while fostering community engagement through educational initiatives. They also develop partnerships and coordinate logistical aspects, from technical setups to guest services, to support the Center's vibrant artistic offerings.

Event Coordination and Production

Human Resources and Administration

Facilities Management

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