(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The universal symbol of light will illuminate the rich cultural diversity of our community when Mayo Performing Arts Center transforms the Vail Mansion Plaza (adjacent to MPAC) into a “Theatre of Light,” on Sunday, December 12. This free MPAC Arts in the Community event takes place from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
A curtain of stars and lights will welcome the community onto the Vail Plaza. Local nearby church bells will signal the start of Theatre of Light. Specially lit magical winged dancers will perform while an enchanted winter creature roams about in dazzling colors. The MPAC teen Performing Arts Company will provide entertainment.
Be part of this very special event before and during the event! On Saturday, December 4, MPAC will hold a free community engagement event in which the public can create stars for the event. This free workshop will take place at 13 Pine Street, adjacent to MPAC, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Information on how to attend this workshop is available here.
During Theatre of Lights, stop by the “Visit the Star” selfie station and the Wishing on a Star table where you can write your individual wishes for the season that will become an integral part of the evening’s light display!
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is located at 100 South Street in Morristown, New Jersey. MPAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2021-2022 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.
