The AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center Tuesday announced exploratory plans to combine their organizations.
The leaders of the organizations hope the partnership will allow for additional programming, expanded educational opportunities for students, and more, according to a press release.
“By coming together, we are able to achieve much more than either of us could do on our own,” said Kevin Moriarty, Dallas Theater Center Executive Director. “Not only will this innovative model benefit our audiences, artists, students and our city, it also strengthens and expands our combined ability to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future.”
The unified organization will be led by president and CEO Warren Tranquada and Enloe/Rose Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda.
“The performing arts industry has been undergoing profound systemic change nationwide,” said Warren Tranquada, president and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. “Stagnation is not an option. Two major Dallas institutions are coming together in a proactive way to write our future, creating a new artistic and business model that can set the stage for strength and sustainability in North Texas and beyond.”
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in a statement said the arts organizations play an important role in Downtown.
“The arts play a critical role in our city, especially in creating a vibrant downtown.” said Johnson. “This is a bold step for these signature cultural institutions, one that distinguishes Dallas as a national change leader and helps ensure our Arts District continues to be an economic, cultural and tourism engine for Downtown.”
The organizations plan to build on their programming, including student matinee performances and after-school/summer theater programs.
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