A Space and Place to Become YOU!
Suze’s PCA is a dedicated and purpose-built arts center and campus in Prescott, AZ for people of all ages to inspire and be inspired, discover the arts, make connections, and explore and refine their creativity. We believe youth are the foundation of healthy, vibrant, creative communities. Therefore, our youth programs are a cornerstone for why Suze’s PCA exists.
Bursting With Possibilities!
Our campus is designed for artists of all ages to explore, perform, and create. Our spaces feature state-of-the-art theaters, classrooms, including a ceramic studio, and flexible, multipurpose rooms. No matter where you are in your creative journey, we have a space and program for you!
Our Cornerstone Programs
Music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John
Directed by Ashly Wolfe
Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. The Pride Lands experiences darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the kingdom’s animals. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages.
APR 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 AT 7:30 PM
APR 14, 21 AT 2:00 PM
IN THE PCA CABARET
Art Camps
Young artists enjoy performance activities or art-making with highly skilled instructors. Camp themes include a variety of visual and/or performing arts experiences. Camps may culminate into a final event such as an art exhibit or performance.
Classes & Workshops
Classes and workshops focus on a specific visual or performing art medium, technique, or topic. Classes and workshops are designed to increase and refine skills and knowledge through practice and feedback.
Annual Scholarship Competition
An annual Youth Arts Scholarship Competition for emerging and advanced artists in fine and performing arts which includes portfolio and audition reviews and feedback. The competition culminates in a visual art exhibit and a performance recognition event. Winners may receive class, workshop, camp, and/or monetary awards.
Youth Arts Programs mission, vision & purpose
Mission: Suze’s PCA youth arts programs provide superior creative, personal and educational opportunities to young people, ages, 6-24 years, to help them discover and amplify their potential, express themselves, make connections, take risks, and achieve excellence through persistence and commitment.
Vision: Suze’s PCA arts programs will be recognized regionally and nationally as a safe, inclusive center of creativity and development where youth from all backgrounds explore, connect, create, and transform through impactful arts programming that is grounded in discovery, community, collaboration, and excellence.
Purpose: We believe that the arts experience is a journey. Therefore, our programs are designed to support young artists through experimentation, risk, refinement, and growth toward excellence.
Our Values:
- Discovery: We celebrate experiences that nurture young people’s curiosity, self-expression, and a sense of wonder.
- Community: We welcome all young people to explore the arts and strive to foster a sense of community, belonging, and inclusivity among all involved.
- Collaboration: We pursue connections that created shared experiences and meaning, cultivate insight, and inspire awareness and growth.
- Excellence: We provide developmentally appropriate programming that encourages learning through experimentation, risk, refinement, mentorship, and growth toward excellence.