Herberger Theater Center

The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix in 1989. ==Facility and programs==

Located in downtown Phoenix, this theatre is one of the valley's best performing arts venues. Its large, yet intimate space allows for a close-up performance, rather than a binocular one. More than 40 different performances hit the stage annually at the Herberger Theater Center. One of the most innovative aspects of HTC is The Lunch Time Theater program, on the Kax stage. Several weekdays each week, this program showcases the work of young, emerging theater companies for one-act plays lasting 30–45 minutes. To round out the inviting beauty of the center, visitors can view the works of Arizona artists in the Upper Steele Pavilion. Quarterly exhibits showcase Arizona artists. ==Arts education==

Multicultural theater camp In 2001, the Herberger Theater Center began a collaboration with Free Arts for Abused Children to heal young lives through the performing arts. Teens from group homes, shelters and treatment facilities throughout Maricopa County have an opportunity to create and experience the arts through a two-week theater camp at the Herberger Theater Center. During the intensive camp, guest artists and creative volunteers introduce the children to improvisation, character development, mask making, costumes, props and technical components of theater. The production is totally created by the young campers and culminates with a final performance. Arizona Young Artists' Competition The Herberger Theater Center and Center Dance Ensemble collaborate on an annual competition to showcase the diverse, emerging talent of young Arizona artists. Begun in 1999, the competition offers young artists, ages 15–19 the opportunity to compete in the areas of Acting, Dance (Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap) and Voice. During the competition the young artists get the opportunity to learn about the audition process, as well as interact with highly regarded arts professionals. After auditions, four people are chosen for each category to compete in front of a live audience. In the voice category, each artists sings two songs. In the acting category, each artists performs two monologues. For each category, there is a final winner chosen by the judges but there is also a winner that gets chosen through audience votes. The winner in each category receives a $1,000 scholarship to help further their education in the arts. Wolf trap Another collaboration with the Center Dance Ensemble, the Wolf Trap program consists of sending artists from the Center Dance Ensemble to preschools and Head Start classrooms to train parents and teachers to use performing arts as a teaching tool. The program culminates in a field trip to the Herberger Theater with approximately 1,000 children participating on stage in movement activities, ballet and music session. ==Gallery==

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