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A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

from 2022/2023 - Matilda

from 2022/2023 - Matilda, page 7

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

We are so excited to present Matilda the Musical this year. The cast and crew have put in so much time, work and energy into making this a production we just know you are going to love.

While we are sure that the performance you are about to see will be memorable, the experience for the performers will be priceless. Our young performers get to work with and learn from experienced professionals who share their love for the performing arts in a nurturing, supportive team environment that reflects the heart of MPAC’s educational philosophy.

MPAC’s Education Department is a leader in arts education in New Jersey. Year after year, thousands of children get to partake in arts experiences, including Performing Arts School classes, student recognition programs, school residencies, in-theatre field trips, The Miracle Project, our performing arts programs for children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs, and as members of The Performing Arts Company, our talented musical ambassadors. It is an honor to welcome these children into our building and help them begin a lifelong love of the arts.

You can learn more about MPAC’s education programs on our website — or likely by asking any child who has ever taken a class here or come to a performance!

I would like to thank our many sponsors, led by Trend Motors, for their generous support of Matilda the Musical. On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees of Mayo Performing Arts Center, I would like to congratulate Cathy Roy, our Education Director and Director of Matilda the Musical, her entire cast and creative team, the production crew and especially our wonderful youth performers on a job well done. We’re all so proud!

Best wishes,

Allison Larena President & CEO Mayo Performing Arts Center