THEATER
For decades, theater has been a cornerstone of The Center's mission. From dynamic youth programs to professional mainstage productions in partnership with Thinking Cap Theatre, we bring live theater to the heart of Hollywood, Florida.
Education
THEATER EDUCATION
The Center has offered theater education for decades — developing performers of all ages and experience levels, building confidence, and creating pathways to professional careers.
Youth Theater
Ages 6–18
Foundational theater training for young performers — covering voice, movement, character development, and stage presence. Students culminate the session with a public performance at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center.
Learn moreIntro to Improv
All Ages
A playful, low-stakes introduction to improvisational theater. Participants build confidence, active listening, and spontaneous creativity through games and short-form scenes. No experience required.
Get TicketsSummer Theater Camp
Ages 6–18
Immersive multi-week theater camps including 'All the World's a Stage' (Shakespeare & performance) and 'Technical Theater Camp' (lighting, sound, stagecraft). Students perform at HC-PAC at the end of each session.
Learn morePlaywriting Workshops
Teens & Adults
Develop original scripts using the celebrated Maria Irene Fornes method, in partnership with Thinking Cap Theatre. Workshops focus on voice, structure, and bringing authentic stories to the stage.
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Resident Theater Company
THINKING CAP THEATRE
The Center is proud to host Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) as our resident professional theater company. Founded in 2010, TCT is an award-winning nonprofit that champions equality, experimentation, and excellence — presenting formally innovative Off-Broadway style productions that South Florida audiences won't find anywhere else.
Equality
Gender, racial, and sexual parity across all programming and hiring.
Experimentation
Formally innovative theatre that bridges artistic risk and audience accessibility.
Excellence
40+ mainstage productions, Carbonell Award nominations, and living wages for artists.
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS
WINK
by Jen Silverman
A darkly comic and formally daring new play by Jen Silverman. WINK is an Off-Broadway style production that exemplifies TCT's commitment to innovative, thought-provoking theater.
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Thinking Cap Theatre
A special improv performance event open to the public. Experience the spontaneity and joy of live improvisational theater with TCT's ensemble.
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2026–2027 Season Pass
Get access to the full upcoming season — one pass, all productions.
Venue Rentals
BRING YOUR PRODUCTION TO OUR STAGE
The Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center is available for theater productions, concerts, dance recitals, graduations, and more. With a 500-seat mainstage, professional lighting and sound, and an experienced technical team, HC-PAC is South Florida's premier rental venue for live performance.