Dr. Phillips Center Hosts First Community Giveback Buyout
500 Guests Are Invited to Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe for City & County Giveback
Orlando, FL – For the first time, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has bought out a show to host special guests for its Community Giveback initiative, which provides unique experiences for students, teachers, veterans, first responders and many other guests and organizations. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 500 guests will attend Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe, supported by Chick-fil-A Greater Orlando Area.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and all twelve commissioners of the City of Orlando and Orange County Government selected 15 community organizations that will be in attendance for this special City & County Community Giveback.
More than 47,000 guests have participated in Dr. Phillips Center Community Giveback initiative since its launch in 2017.
“As we continue to grow and reach new milestones with our Community Givebacks, this one is especially meaningful as it marks our first performance buyout,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president & CEO of Dr. Phillips Center. “Our team is committed to expanding the program and exploring partnerships that help us deliver Arts for Every Life, while providing opportunities for individuals of all ages to create lasting memories at Dr. Phillips Center.”
These 500 guests will be provided transportation by GoPegasus to and from the arts center, enjoy a festive preshow reception in the big top tent on the Seneff Arts Plaza and be provided lunch courtesy of Sysco along with a sweet treat from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream.
After the performance, participants will attend a Q&A session with Cirque Mechanic Winter Wonder Shoppe performers and learn about the creation of the show. Each guest will take with them a gifted swag bag.
This opportunity is made possible by the support of the Salamon Family, Brasfield & Gorrie, Chick-Fil-A Greater Orlando Area, Experience Kissimmee, GoPegasus, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, LIFEWTR, Massey Services, McGriff Insurance, OUC: The Reliable One and Sysco.
Beneficiaries include:
Carver Middle School
College Park Neighborhood Center
Englewood Elementary School
Hidden Oaks Elementary School
Lake Como K-8
Levy Hughes Boys and Girls Club
Memorial Middle School
Napford Charter School
OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
Odyssey Middle School
Orange County Government Youth & Family Services
Ready, Set, Dance!
Roberto Clemente Middle School
South Creek Middle School
Wolf Lake Elementary
The Community Giveback initiative began in 2017 and has engaged over 130 diverse groups, including communities, affinity organizations and first-time theatergoers. To date, the Dr. Phillips Center has invited over 47,700 individuals from various groups, clubs, schools, first responders, veterans, accessibility organizations and more for these experiences.
For more information visit drphillipscenter.org.
About Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) in downtown Orlando, Florida. The arts center produces, presents and serves as home to regional, national and international works and co-presents Broadway in Orlando. This year, the arts center celebrates its 10th Anniversary, hosting 6,500+ performances and events, welcoming 5 million+ guests and contributing over $22.8 million to purpose and community since opening in November 2014. The arts center features renowned venues such as the Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, and the acclaimed Steinmetz Hall, recognized among Architectural Digest’s 11 most beautiful theaters worldwide. Judson's Live, the new live music room, enhances the arts center alongside established venues such as the DeVos Family Room, Rooftop Terrace and Seneff Arts Plaza. Additionally, the AdventHealth School of Arts offers year-round performing arts education. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org. Follow on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.