A Message from our Executive Director

Welcome to Season 31 at GPAC!

As the newly appointed Executive Director of GPAC, I am honored and humbled to serve this

outstanding organization and to lead its remarkable team. With deep respect for Paul Chandler,

who led GPAC for the past 13 years and left an indelible mark, I aim to build on his legacy so

that GPAC thrives well into its next decades.

What’s the plan? With an unshakeable belief in the power of the arts to inspire, connect,

educate, and even heal, we will create spaces where people can either dip their toes or

immerse themselves completely in a wide variety of artistic genres—from bluegrass to jazz,

from dance to classical music, from concerts to art classes. We will have something for

everyone, and we will continue to proudly welcome folks from all walks of life and the entire

Mid-South region to our world-class performance hall right here in the heart of Germantown.

We will shout from the rooftops our commitment to excellence, and we will continue to deliver

the absolute best customer service—values in complete alignment with our most important

partner, the City of Germantown. We will loudly celebrate the City’s strong commitment to the

arts, and we will amplify its support to enhance the quality of life of its families for generations to

come by diversifying programming, creating more local arts partnerships, and nurturing greater

community support.

GPAC’s 31st season brings international superstars to the main stage in the Highland Capital

Performance Hall and amazing local talent through the Concerts in The Grove Series presented

by SouthWorth Capital Management. We are also introducing a visionary new chamber music

series called On Stage with Iris Collective and a new tap dance class for adults. During this

extraordinary season, I invite you to come experience the magic that happens when a

community gathers around music. Engage your senses, try something new and unexpected,

and collectively create lifelong memories with us.

Finally, I thank you for your dedication and your financial support. We cannot succeed in any of

this without YOU.

With excitement for the future,

About GPAC

Located in the heart of Shelby County, Germantown Performing Arts Center serves the greater Memphis metro area of over a million people and is accessible to all members of the community. GPAC is comprised of an acoustically perfect, 844-seat venue featuring a sprung pine stage, an elegant green room, five large dressing rooms, and a spacious lobby for entertaining and assembling; The Grove, a dynamic outdoor venue which can accommodate approximately 900 guests in a lush outdoor setting; and the Watkins Studio Theater, an intimate black box theater. Ray Charles set the bar high when he opened GPAC in 1994, immediately defining this performing arts center as a place where excellence is the norm and where the world comes to perform. GPAC presents world-renowned performing artists in a variety of genres, year-round educational activities for all ages including the GPAC Youth Symphony Program, rotating visual art exhibits, and many community events. The center benefits from a professional infrastructure that possesses a clear direction, strong financial health, professional staff, and a dedicated board of directors. For more information, visit www.gpacweb.com.