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 Human Resources and Administration team at The Center for the Performing Arts plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission by managing employee relations, recruitment, training, and development. This team ensures effective administration of HR policies, oversees payroll and benefits, and fosters a positive workplace culture. By providing operational support and strategic guidance, they help cultivate a talented workforce dedicated to enhancing the performing arts experience for all patrons.

Human Resources and Administration

Event Coordination and Production

Facilities Management

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Event Coordination and Production

Facilities Management