Who We Are
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center (SMPAC) is a professional, school-affiliated performing arts center founded on a legacy of outstanding theatre and music education. SMPAC opened in 2004, two years after South Milwaukee residents voted “YES” on a city referendum to invest in performing arts education and outreach.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people of all ages and aesthetics by providing creative, innovative and diverse performing arts, life-long learning experiences and to serve as a professional facility for events. We’ve learned a lot about what it takes to serve our school district and partner with others to enhance lives and contribute to the creative economy. And, we’re fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate staff, volunteers and patrons. We value the relationships we’ve made and we’re grateful for the support we’ve received in return.
Who We Serve
First and foremost, we serve the School District of South Milwaukee. We also serve the surrounding communities, other presenters and organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. About 30,000 people visit our theatre each year. Of those, 10-15,000 are unique visitors, comprised of 3,400 district families, arts patrons and rental audiences.
What We Do
We host, present and produce hundreds of events each year, including all of the school district’s music and theatrical events, educational workshops, an annual Performing Arts Series, community outreach events and a summer youth theatre program.
What Makes Us Different
We blend public education and community outreach with professional performing arts and community serviceto create new relationships, strong bonds and positive synergies. Our patrons, staff, volunteers and partners share an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the arts. We’re proud to be a place where people of all ages can share their love of the performing arts.