(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The universal symbol of light will illuminate the rich cultural diversity of our community when Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) partners with Morris Arts to transform the Vail Mansion Plaza (adjacent to MPAC) into a “Theatre of Light,” on Sunday, December 4 at 5:00pm.
“Theatre of Light celebrates the start of winter through music, song and dance in a joyful and diverse celebration designed to bring our entire community together,” said Allison Larena, President & CEO, MPAC.
The third annual Theatre of Light event has been expanded from last year. A curtain of stars and lights will welcome the community onto the Vail Plaza. Specially lit magical winged dancers will perform while an enchanted winter creature roams about in dazzling colors.
“Morris Arts is thrilled to partner with MPAC on Theatre of Light. This kind of community-wide engagement in an arts project is in alignment with our mission of building community through the arts. We’re delighted to work with MPAC to help grow this event and reach even further into the community,” said Tom Werder, Executive Director, Morris Arts.
Entertainment will be provided by: Mayo Performing Arts Company, The Unity Steppers, Emedin Rivera, and Fluxion Entertainment Dancers.
During Theatre of Light, 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!
Be part of this very special event before and during the event! On December 3 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm, MPAC will hold free community engagement workshops in which the public can create stars to be featured at the event. This free workshop will take place at the Morristown Green and will be held on conjunction with the Morristown Partnership. Additionally, MPAC will hold a series of workshops with diverse organizations throughout Morristown, including Fusion Academy, Cornerstone/The Neighborhood House, MPAC’s Miracle Project classes, Morristown High School and more to encourage additional participation of residents young and old of all cultural backgrounds.
MPAC’s Theatre of Light is being coordinated by CORE Creative Placemaking. CORE’s principles, Morristown residents Kadie Dempsey and Dan Fenelon, create experiences that Inspire, engage and connect.
The event will be held rain, or shine. Rain site will be Church of the Redeemer, 38 South St., Morristown.
MPAC and Morris Arts thank the Town of Morristown and the Morristown Cultural District partners for their support of this event.
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.
