In Community

Our In Community programs bring the arts and a bit of BroadStage to everyone. From inside the theater, out on The Plaza, to local parks, school campuses, and other inviting locations, these programs provide a variety of engaging experiences. We welcome participants that are intergenerational, encompass all gender identities, include varied socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, and strive to accommodate people of all abilities.

Check back regularly to see what’s happening!

Pre-Show on The Plaza

Pop in for pre-show music on The Plaza before select performances at BroadStage. Come a bit early to catch student music groups who have worked with our Artist in Residence: Stanley Clarke, or who are part of a local music organization. Support the next generation of musicians as they develop their professional performance skills and share their arts passions with you. 

• SMC Applied Music Program - 6/7

Learn more about Pre-show on the Plaza here.

Artist in Residence 

BroadStage partners with iconic figures in the arts to design and serve as our Artist in Residence, which include a combination of performances, curation, and mentorship for students on the cusp of their professional careers.

Learn more about Stanley Clarke’s current three-year Artist Residency at BroadStage here.

Partnerships 

BroadStage has ever-growing partnerships in Santa Monica that allow us to interact with new audiences and directly support local programs and events. We participate in city and college festivals, provide arts education for the local schools, and offer mentorship in arts administration, contributing to the artistic wellbeing of our greater community. 

• Santa Monica College
• City of Santa Monica 
• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
• LA County Department Arts and Cultures
• Virginia Avenue Park 
• Community Corporation of Santa Monica
• Elemental Music
• SOL-LA Music Academy

Community Field Trips (CFT)

Community Field Trips create access to the arts. BroadStage welcomes groups through partnerships with local organizations and institutions that provide services for historically underserved, underrepresented or income-impacted individuals, students and/or families. Participants receive group discounts to attend performances with additional support to learn about the arts and create an impactful experience for those newer to attending live performances.