Eatonton
Georgia
The Plaza Arts Center
The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce occupies offices in the left side of the building, but all other areas have been designed for various public activities including theatrical and musical performances, business meetings, art classes, weddings, receptions, a museum and more.
History :
The Eatonton-Putnam Arts Foundation, Inc. (EPAF) was established to renovate the Old Eatonton School, built in 1916, for use as a community arts center. The vision for doing this was accomplished in stages led by Tom Rosseter. In 1998-99 the Plaza was designed and constructed, and it has become a center for spring, summer, and fall activities. In 1999 an auditorium committee was formed to plan for what would become the central focus of the arts center, and this committee submitted a plan for the theater in 2000. In June 2001, a board of directors was formed to make further plans, and in 2005 EPAF became an official nonprofit organization. EPAF is very pleased to note that this project has been fully community based and directed with participation by hundreds of volunteers at different stages of the process, especially in providing funding Fundraising is a continuous process as funds are needed for additional equipment, technology, and programming.
Recent News
The Plaza Arts Center to Present Young Director Series Starting with 'The Color Purple'
The Plaza Arts Center is getting ready to do something that the arts center has never done before. For a growing theater, The Plaza is open to new challenges and when presented with an idea, the leadership of the organization was eager to figure…
Read More »Free film series continues at The Plaza Arts Center
The Plaza is so happy to present the third film in the series from South Arts Southern Circuit of Independent Films. The first two films have had small, but mighty crowds. Important and intriguing conversations have come out of both, and this…
Read More »PAPA Announces 'Don’t Dress for Dinner' Cast
PAPA, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts, has announced the cast for its next play production. The play “Don’t Dress for Dinner” by Marc Camoletti will be performed at The Plaza Arts Center. PAPA is a part of the Plaza…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center - Film Screening for The Plaza
The Plaza Arts Center got a huge congratulations recently when the The Plaza was selected as an ‘Official Screening Partner’ of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for the 2024-2025 Season. What even is the Southern…
Read More »Steel Magnolias a Hit for PAPA
Over the past two weekends, over 1200 audience members saw the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts’ (PAPA) performance of Steel Magnolias, proving to be a huge hit for PAPA. The cast and crew did a phenomenal job working on the show and…
Read More »The Bayou is Coming to The Plaza CCR Tribute Takes the Stage May 11, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center is bringing the Bayou to Eatonton with the Georgia Players Guild doing an outdoor tribute show to a crowd favorite, Creedence Clearwater Revival. The incredible catalog of CCR has stood the test of time and multiple…
Read More »2024 Springtime at The Plaza Arts Center
Spring is in the air, but so is theater! Wanting to get out and enjoy the springtime? The Plaza Arts Center has some excellent opportunities to do so. First up is Kings of Queen - a Queen tribute! You know and LOVE the music, so come experience…
Read More »Virtual Auditions announced for Summer Broadway Intensive Program
Back for the fourth year, The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn are presenting Working: A Musical this summer as their Broadway Intensive Summer Program production. Working is a musical exploration of people from all walks of life. The show's…
Read More »Audition Announcement for PAPA
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and also on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m.in The Plaza Arts Center theater in…
Read More »PAPA hosts Public Auditions for Performances of Hit Play 'Steel Magnolias'
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and also on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m.in The Plaza Arts Center theater in…
Read More »Plaza Arts Center Lineup 2024
2024 Plaza Arts Center Lineup Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Smokey and Me - A celebration of Smokey Robinson $70, $80 and $90 Tickets on sale now at https://plazacenter.org/ Feb. 4 3-4:30 p.m. Auditions for PAPA’s presentation of Steel Magnolias…
Read More »Audition Announcement for Community Calendar
One more thing today, an audition announcement for PAPA's next play. Please add to any event calendar you may have. Thanks! Taylor Auditions for PAPA’s production of Steel Magnolias Sunday, Feb. 4 3-4:30 p.m. At The Plaza Arts Center:…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center Announces Line-Up Schedule for the Year 2024
Welcome 2024! 2023 sure packed a punch at The Plaza. With several sold out shows and lots of new acts taking the stage, we enjoyed celebrating our 15th year with you! 2024 is now centerstage as we welcome in the new year. New year, new talent! …
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center Lineup 2024
2023 sure packed a punch at The Plaza. With several sold out shows and lots of new acts taking the stage, we enjoyed celebrating our 15th year with you! 2024 is now centerstage as we welcome in the new year. New year, new talent! The Plaza is…
Read More »PAPA Presents 'Twelve Angry Jurors' for Two Weekends in November
PAPA presents Twelve Angry Jurors Directed by Sarah Daly Weir & Dennis McClain The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) has been working hard to bring to life Twelve Angry Jurors for the Lake Country. The production, directed by…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : Coffee House series
Mocha House wraps up The Plaza and The Arts Barn collaborative Coffee House series From grandpas to elementary schoolers, everyone brought their talent to the stage at ThePlaza Art Center and The Arts Barn’s Mocha House last week. What…
Read More »Summer Camps Are Back at The Plaza
Summer is all about vacations, time with friends and of course, summer camps. Looking for a way to keep your child or grandchild entertained in a fun and creative way? The Plaza Arts Center has you covered! The Plaza is once again offering two…
Read More »The Arts Barn and The Plaza Arts Center Present Cocoa Houses Once Again
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn have been putting on Coffee Houses for a while now and once last year, the group put on a little something different — the Cocoa House. What’s a Cocoa House? A Cocoa House is just like a…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : Seussical
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn collaborate on Seussical for Summer musical For the third year, The Plaza Art Center and The Arts Barn are collaborating on the Summer Broadway Intensive program. The two organizations have put together…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : Behind the curtain
In case you haven’t heard, The Plaza is celebrating 15 years open in 2023 This marks a huge milestone in something that was once just a dream, a thought, a concept. Whether it's the growing youth education program or the full entertainment…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : Post show
Last Thursday, The Plaza’s 500-seat theater was completely full. The audience was gathered to see One Night in Memphis — a tribute group to Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. The night started out with some…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : Coffee House
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn are so excited for the continued collaboration of the Coffee House series this year! For each Coffee House, The Plaza and The Arts Barn look for a range of entertainment. Lake Country high schoolers to…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center - PAPA Audition Announcement
PAPA presenting The Odd Couple, looking for talent PAPA - Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts is searching for talent! Auditions will be held for Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple Feb. 13 and 19 at The Plaza Arts Center. The Odd Couple will be…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center : 15 for 15
Thousands have visited, lots of art has been created and countless memories have been made. Since 2008 when The Plaza opened to the public, the jewel of Lake Country has truly gotten brighter and brighter. 2023 marks The Plaza Arts Center’s…
Read More »The Plaza Fundraises for 15th Anniversary
The Plaza fundraises for 15th anniversary Sign up for the 15 for 15 campaign online today Thousands have visited, lots of art has been created and countless memories have been made. Since 2008 when The Plaza opened to the public, the jewel of…
Read More »The Plaza Arts Center's 2023 Calendar Of Events
January 28, 2023 7 p.m. The Doo Wop Project LIVE at The Plaza Arts Center The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on…
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