Talent on Center Stage

At PHSC's Instructional Performing Arts Center, we offer joint-use opportunities and theater rental space for the community and Pasco County School District students to explore their artistic abilities through performances, shows and presentations. All students involved in classes at the facility can work and receive hands-on training through these performances and events. To view photos from past performances, visit our facility's Flickr photo album located in the "Links on This Page" section.

Performing and Digital Arts

PHSC's Instructional Performing Arts Center provides students state-of-the-art learning in the performing arts and digital media. The facility's architectural, acoustic and visual design and technology provide the proper environment for outstanding instruction and learning.

Pathways that Build Solid Foundation

Associate in Arts (AA) in performance pathways, Associate in Science (AS) and certificates in digital media pathways set students up on the right path to transfer to a four-year program or for immediate entry into the industry. In addition, students study with industry professionals. 

PHSC prepares students for job placement in the industry. Our students currently work in media production, stage management, lighting, sound support and as performing artists.

Performing arts, technical theater and digital arts classes can be taken by any student as an elective. 

Classes Held at the Instructional Performing Arts Center, Featuring Hands-Learning:

  • Spacious 444-seat auditorium
  • State-of-the-art digital lighting and sound systems in the theater
  • Digital production studio classroom
  • Technology classrooms

Discover New Opportunities!

PHSC's Instructional Performing Arts Center provides students with state-of-the-art learning and outstanding instruction in the performing arts.

Create Your Own Schedule

All Performance Pathway general education classes are offered on site at this facility.

Pathways that Build a Strong Foundation

  • Performance (AA) pathways set students on the right path to transfer to a four-year program.
  • Digital media pathway (AS) and certificates prepare students for immediate entry into the industry.
  • Students take private lessons with industry professionals
  • Performing arts, technical theater and digital arts classes can be taken by any students as an elective. Student performances held in the beautiful, brand new Weatherford Theater.

Associate in Arts (AA) Pathways

  • Music Performance
  • Dance Performance
  • Theatre Performance

Associate in Science (AS) and Certificate (C) Pathways

  • Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (AS)
  • Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring (C)
  • Digital Media/Multimedia Production (C)
  • Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production (C)
  • Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production/Graphic Design (C)

Facility Features for Hands-On Student Learning

  • Atrium Lobby with shared study space
  • Adjustable acoustic practice rooms
  • Wood floor dance studio
  • All Mac and PC labs
  • Professional video production studio