The
Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids
is an 833 seat proscenium theatre located on the campus of Lincoln
High School at 1801 16th Street South. The building is situated
at the intersection of 16th Street South and Highway 54.The PAC
opened in September of 2000 and was built as the result of a successful
1998 school district referendum and generous additional gifts from
the community totaling over one million dollars. The facility possesses
many unique and elegant features, such as cherry paneling throughout,
a nine foot Steinway Model D concert grand piano, a Wenger 'Diva'
acoustical shell, and a full-fly gallery
The PAC has become the hub of performing
arts events in the Central Wisconsin area. Numerous professional
performing groups have appeared on its stage, among them the Amazing
Shanghai Acrobats, the American Players Theatre, the Minnesota Ballet,
and the Big Top Chautauqua. The PAC has received rave reviews from
performers and audience members alike for its outstanding acoustics.
In the short time the center has been open over 120,000 audience
members have enjoyed a wide range of performing arts events in this
elegant and comfortable space. The center has also hosted numerous
corporate meetings and conferences.
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