photo by Katharine Boule

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The universal symbol of light will illuminate the rich cultural diversity of our community when Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) transforms the Vail Mansion Plaza into a "Theater of Light" on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 5:00pm.

Theatre of Light, a free MPAC Arts in the Community event, takes place at the Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. MPAC Arts in the Community events are sponsored by ADP.

“Theatre of Light is an opportunity to bring together our diverse community and to inspire, engage and connect people from all backgrounds through the joy of the arts,” said Allison Larena, President & CEO, MPAC.

photo by Katharine Boule

The fifth annual Theatre of Light event will features specially lit magical winged dancers, music, dance, ice carving, crafts and concludes with a light parade around the Vail Mansion driveway.

This year’s event will include participation and/or performances from the following community artists: Live Ice carving by Okamoto Studio; MPAC Performing Arts Company; Unity Steppers – Morristown; Neighborhood House; LED Winged Dancers with LED juggler via Fluxion Entertainment; and DJ Lingo.

In preparation for Theatre of Light 2024, free crown and wand making workshops will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00am & 1:00pm at the Morris Museum, located at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown. Free parking is available at the Museum.  Space is limited – Register here

“Theatre of Light is truly a celebration of community,” added Kadie Dempsey, MPAC’s Community Engagement Director and Principle, Core Creative Placemaking. “We believe that by engaging community in the process, the event takes on a deeper and more meaningful experience for participants and the community.”

The event will be held rain, or shine. Rain site will be St. Peter’s Church.

photo by Katharine Boule

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.

Mayo Performing Arts Center (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 2024-2025 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.