The universal symbol of light illuminates the rich cultural diversity of our community when Mayo Performing Arts Center transforms the Vail Mansion Plaza into a “Theater of Light,” an annual community event that takes will take place on Sunday, November 12 from 5-8pm!
Theatre of Light 2023 took place on Sunday, November 12!
The symbol of light is significant in cultures from around the world. Light is a symbol of hope, peace, unity, truth, joy, happiness and more.
The Theater of Light event is based on the best practices of Creative Placemaking that includes community engagement as the primary focus leading up to the culminating event, The Theatre of Light.
Our community engagement team facilitates workshops and provides a framework for engagement so that each group can take the theme of Light and make it their own.
The event will take place on the Vail Mansion Lawn and Plaza next door to Mayo Performing Arts Center. Through workshops, gatherings and creative partnerships the community comes together to create an evening of celebration, song and art.
Theater of Light is truly a celebration of community. We believe that by engaging community in the process, the event takes on a deeper and more meaningful experience for participants and the community.
Theatre of Light is an opportunity to bring together our diverse community and to inspire engage and connect people from all backgrounds.
We believe in the power of the Arts and Creativity is a tool for creating cross- cultural collaborations that celebrate and embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for all.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Music from DJ Arjun (Bollywood, hip hop, world music and more)
Live ice carving by Okamoto Studio
Live henna painting on Ellie the Elephant by Mehndikalogie
6:00pm
Performance by the Unity Steppers – Morristown Neighborhood House
6:30pm
Performance by the MPAC Performing Arts Company
7:00pm
Encore performance by the Unity Steppers
7:05pm
Dance party with DJ Arjun
Throughout the evening:
Things to Know:
You can also visit the Morristown/Morris Twp. Library between now and Sunday to share your wishes in advance at the Theatre of Light display.
Theatre of Light will be held rain or shine. The rain site will be St. Peter’s Parish Hall, located across the street from the Vail Mansion.
Hot chocolate, pretzels, and star-shaped cookies from The Artist Baker will be available for purchase inside MPAC’s lobby, which will open at 4:30pm and remain open for the duration of the event.
This year’s event will include:
Lighting by- BML Blackbird https://bmlblackbird.com/lighting-production-design/
Live Henna Painting Mehndikalogie Dhara Suvarnakar https://mehndikalogie.com/
Live Ice carving https://www.okamotostudionyc.com/
MPAC Performing Arts Company https://www.mayoarts.org/education/performing-arts-company
Unity Steppers – Morristown Neighborhood House https://cornerstonefamilyprograms.org/course/dance-programs/
LED Winged Dancers with LED juggler via Fluxion Entertainment https://www.fluxionentertainment.com/led-performers.html
DJ Arjun – Bollywood- Hip Hop – World Music- Latin Beat and more…https://www.instagram.com/djarjun1129/
Browse some photos from the 2022 Theatre of Light which took place Sunday, December 4, at the Vail Mansion Plaza:
Browse some photos from the 2021 Theatre of Light which took place Sunday, December 12, at the Vail Mansion Plaza:
