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Student Spotlight: Carlos Toledo

Meet Carlos Toledo, a 14-year-old singer, dancer, and actor thriving at the AdventHealth School of the Arts with the Four Counts at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.

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Employee Spotlight: Jenna Rogers

Creating Meaningful Moments Through Hospitality, Innovation and Leadership

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Donor Spotlight: Howard and Donna Abell

Howard and Donna Abell, founding donors and major supporters of Dr. Phillips Center, share their commitment to making the performing arts accessible to all of Central Florida.

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Student Spotlight: Cece Pitkanen

From her first Youth Theatre show to starring in Seussical TYA, see how Cece found her voice at AdventHealth School of the Arts.

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Student Spotlight: Olivia Hill

Olivia Hill shares her journey at Dr. Phillips Center's AdventHealth School of the Arts, building confidence and skills through musical theater training in downtown Orlando.

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Student Spotlight: Madeline Corker

Madeline Corker, Dr. Phillips Center's March Student of the Month, shares her growth through musical theater training at the AdventHealth School of the Arts in downtown Orlando.

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Student Spotlight: Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival

The Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival brings hundreds of Florida students to Dr. Phillips Center to perform Duke Ellington's music and receive expert feedback from Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians.

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Nick Smith: The Vision and Heart Driving Ticketing Success

Meet Nick Smith, Senior Director of Ticketing Services and Business Systems at Dr. Phillips Center, whose vision and leadership have driven innovative ticketing strategies that fuel the arts center's success in Orlando.

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Donor Spotlight: Stan and Naomi Loomis

Turning a passion for the arts into meaningful community impact

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Makaya McCraven: Where Stage and Audience Connect

Jazz percussionist Makaya McCraven, called a "cultural synthesizer" by critics, brings his genre-blending live improvisation and sampling to Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center, February 27–28, 2026.

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Student Spotlight: Sophia Martinez-Ortiz

Sophia Martinez-Ortiz, a senior at Cypress Creek High School and Dr. Phillips Center Teen Ambassador, shares her journey growing through performing arts leadership and education in Orlando.

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Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater: Supporting Regional Arts at Dr. Phillips Center

Discover how the 294-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center has become a home for over 190 regional arts organizations, hosting 365 of 700 performances in 2024 alone in downtown Orlando.

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Big Laughs and Ghoulish Fun: Beetlejuice Jr. Comes Alive

An inside look at Youth Theater Productions at Dr. Phillips Center

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From Mumbai to Orlando: Mohini Dey’s Lifelong Music Journey

Bass guitarist Mohini Dey, hailed by Forbes India as "Most Successful Musician Under 30," shares her musical journey from Mumbai to Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center, blending jazz fusion with multicultural influences.

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Meet the Four Counts and Quarter Notes

Meet the Four Counts and Quarter Notes The AdventHealth School of the Arts has a longstanding tradition of fostering artistic excellence and creativity. Since its inception, the school has enriched th…

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Donor Spotlight: Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling & Sue Hertling

Sharing joy, building community and inspiring others through the arts

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Student Spotlight: Addison Murphy

Eight-year-old Addison Murphy shares how four years of classes at Dr. Phillips Center's AdventHealth School of the Arts sparked her lifelong passion for performing on stage.

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Zakiya Smith-Dore: Championing Exceptional Guest Experiences

Meet Zakiya Smith-Dore, Director of Guest Services at Dr. Phillips Center, whose hospitality leadership and passion for "Arts For Every Life" drive exceptional guest experiences across Orlando's premier performing arts venue.

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