"Enriching the community and Hamilton School District
through performances that celebrate the fine arts. "
The Hamilton Fine Arts Center (HFAC) has a clear and simple focus -- to enrich the community and Hamilton School District through performances that celebrate the fine arts.
Hamilton School District voters approved the $6.75 million Hamilton Fine Arts Center addition in November 2002. Construction for the 35,000-square-foot addition to Hamilton High School started in the spring of 2003. The facility features house seating for 750 people, a full-fly stage, covered orchestra pit, ticket booth, dressing rooms, rest rooms, costume-prop storage. The project also added new music rooms, new exterior building canopies and extended parking.
The theater comprises components capable of hosting professional traveling theater. With its full-size stage and state-of-the-art lighting-sound systems, the Hamilton Fine Arts Center is classed with other fine facilities that host complex and ambitious shows, including the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and the Schauer Performing Arts Center. A full-fly stage system allows for changing backdrop scenery and the orchestra pit allows live musical accompaniment. Bulb lights adorn the fully equipped dressing rooms and a prop shop houses the visual creations for upcoming shows. With concessions and coat check, the front-of-house will be complete with a computerized ticketing system in the ticket outlet.
Maybe more important than the fact that this is a venue for theatrical presentations, it is also a student learning center. The Hamilton Fine Arts Center is an inspiration for so much more than just an aspiring performer. Within the walls of the theater are the components to create lighting designers, sound engineers, marketing directors, literary artists, scenic designers, performance directors, house managers, technical directors, costume designers, composers, stage managers, finance managers, carpenters, and more.
Likewise, it is a community learning center. Providing quality entertainment, cultural awareness and educational programs is the focus of the Hamilton Fine Arts Center. It is the intention to share the stage with worldwide talent embracing drama, musicals, classics, contemporary works, symphonies, dance, cultural presentations and travelogues.
Become a member of the Hamilton Fine Arts Center volunteer family, and consider ushering for upcoming performances. To become an usher, contact the Fine Arts Coordinator at (262) 246-1973 x1550.