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- EIN 59-1590987
- (352) 373-5968
- 25 SE 2nd Place Gainesville FL 32601 USA
- www.thehipp.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Theater
Mission: Artistic performances and education of the community in theatre arts
Programs: Main stage - encompasses the production of an annual series of major theatrical performances, generally running from september through june. Being the only professional theater in the area, it establishes gainesville as a cultural hub in the region and provides the community with the opportunity to view new and challenging works, expand their artistic awareness, and experience high-quality productions by award-winning designers, directors, and playwrights.
cinema - shows of limited release, first run cinema productions and film festivals. Provides an opportunity for the showing of independent art films, documentaries, and foreign films that would not otherwise be available to the general public. Often features live interview sessions during which audience members may interact with directors, screen writers, and community figures related to the films.
education programs - internationally recognized teen and pre-teen arts-based prevention and intervention programs, service learning programs in which teens write and perform issues based works for their peers, and classes and workshops conducted for both children and adults interested in studying theater and film. The theater also offers an internship program in which local students and recent graduates may gain experience and prove themselves in a professional theater environment.