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Our In Community programs bring the arts and a bit of BroadStage to everyone; inside the theater, out on the plaza, at a community park, on the SMC campus and many other inviting locations. Check back regularly to see what is happening!
Off Site Events
Join BroadStage as we participate in and/or present artists at the following community events:
- Celebrate America - SMC presents their annual celebration of the Fourth of July. Join us for fun, food, music, and fireworks on Corsair Field. - June 29, 2024
- BroadStage presents Lobby Lounge Live at Fairmont Miramar Hotel - Saturdays (June 22 - September 14) @ 7pm
- Santa Monica’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration @ Virginia Avenue Park - 2025 Date TBA
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 - 10/19, 1/26, 2/15, 5/16
- Samohi Jazz Combo - 12/20, 1/25, 4/4
- Elemental Music - 2/1, 3/29, 5/10
- SOL-LA Academy - 10/6, 3/15, 4/27
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
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.
Everyone's Here
In Community programs welcome participants that are intergenerational, encompass all gender identities, include varied socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, and strive to accommodate people of all abilities.