Welcome to the Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center
RENT
Brainerd Community Theatre
RENT is a rock musical with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson. Loosely based on the 1896 opera La bohème by Giacomo Puccini.
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon.
Contains profanity, suggestive and mature content. Viewer discretion advised, recommended ages 16+
April 10, 11, 12 @ 7pm
& April 17, 18, 19 @ 7pm
Chalberg Theatre
CLC Brainerd Campus
SPOTLIGHT
Youth Theatre Camp
The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center is excited to present the 3rd annual Spotlight Youth Theatre Camp, a dynamic theatre experience for students in grades 1-4 and 5-12. This engaging program welcomes all skill levels—no prior theatre experience required, just a passion for creativity and collaboration!
BRAINERD COMMUNITY THEATRE
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
We invite you to audition for Matilda the Musical and Hadestown: Teen Edition at Central Lakes College, part of our Brainerd Community Theatre
season for summer 2025!
Auditions will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturday, March 29 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you’re unavailable on these dates, don’t worry—simply email us at [email protected] to arrange an alternate time.
Auditions are open to anyone in the community—no prior experience is required! We welcome first-timers and seasoned performers alike. If you enjoy singing and feel comfortable with light movement for choreography, we’d love to see you there.
JUNE 24-26 & 29
JULY 1-3
JULY 22-26
JULY 29-AUG 2
GIVE THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT
CLCPAC GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
TO ORDER:
CALL THE BOX OFFICE
@ 218-855-8199
CLCPAC ONLINE TICKET SALES END
2 HOURS BEFORE EACH PERFORMANCE
ON-SITE BOX OFFICE OPEN ONE HOUR
BEFORE EACH PERFORMANCE
THERE IS A $1 SERVICE FEE FOR EACH TICKET PURCHASED
CLCPAC
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Chalberg Lobby Box Office Window open for walk-in ticket sales and phone sales @ 218-855-8199
OPEN 11AM - 3PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
& one hour before each event (based on event location)
CLC Brainerd Campus
Park in North Lot of College Dr. and enter door #4, follow signs to theatre lobby
CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
As a non-profit performing arts organization, we welcome you as an actor in our plays, a member of our production crews, an audience member at our events, and as an enthusiast who spreads the word to others about our work! We are directed by an independent board of advisors. This volunteer advisory board provides guidance as to the strategic operational aspects of the CLCPAC; making sure the organizational goals and mission are followed. Their support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Interested in Volunteering?
Like to help behind the scenes? We are looking for volunteers to:
• Help set up and operate sound, lighting, and video equipment and the stage for events throughout the year.
• Fall/Spring backstage running crew: scene change crew for big shows (like for musicals), spotlight operators, light board operator, sound board operator, etc.
• Summer theater running crew: light board operator, sound board operator, backstage crew, and nightly setting up/tearing down summer theater production equipment.
• construction work
• painting work
• wardrobe work (sewing, ironing, etc.). Interested? Click on the button below. Thank you!