State College of Florida
August 26 at 7:57 pm
SCF Performing Arts Department
SCF Performing Arts Department
Your passion for expression takes center stage in the arts capital of Florida. With distinguished faculty, state of the art facilities, performance opportunities along with interaction and internships with world class performing arts professionals, the Performing Arts Department Programs guide and develop the artistic, intellectual, and professional growth of its students in music, music production, and theatre.
Music Program
Many are working toward their A.A. degree, with transfer plans in place, while others continue to hone their musical talents by taking classes for personal enrichment. Whatever your reason may be, our program has the courses and the instructors to help you achieve your academic and personal goals.
Music Production Program
The A.S. in Music Production will provide a degree pathway for students toward careers in the contemporary music industry, including the areas of studio recording, concert sound and stage reinforcement, music production, and music business. Students will learn technical recording skills and foundational skills in musicianship towards a well-rounded degree in both the art and science of music production in many genres.
Theatre Program
Our program emphasizes theatrical production by stressing hands-on experience in stage design and lighting, play production and stagecraft in addition to traditional acting classes. Whether pursing a two-year degree or planning to enter the profession, our theater program is a popular choice among students and community members.
Neel Performing Arts Center
Since 1966, the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center has served as a cultural center for Manatee and Sarasota counties hosting both College and community-sponsored events. The main performance hall remodeled in 1999 features a 65 x 40 foot stage, seating for 830 patrons, as well as wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms. The magnificent Elizabeth M. Eaton Memorial Pipe Organ, a 50-rank, 3-manual instrument built by master craftsman Charles McManis, was rededicated in October 2000.
Building 11 East – directly across from the Library & Learning Center. Seating for 830 with wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms. Free parking on the day of the event is available in Lot H, which can be accessed from 60th Avenue West.
David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre
Located on the west side of the building is the David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre, home of SCF Theatre Program productions. The SCF Theatre program is under the direction of faculty and staff technical director who work with students to produce 4 to 5 main stage productions each year.
Building 11 West – The Theatre is on the west side of the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. Music department offices, Howard Studio Theatre, music rehearsal room, music classrooms and practice rooms. Free parking on the day of the event is available in Lot I, which can be accessed from 60th Avenue West.
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall
A few steps further to the east is the Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall which opened in 2021. The 150-seat, acoustically designed, state-of-the-art performance space is perfect for smaller recitals, lectures and College presentations.
Building 11A – The Studio is on the north side of the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. Seating for 150 with wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms. Free parking on the day of the event is available in Lot H, which can be accessed from 60th Avenue West.