Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center

As a non-profit performing arts organization, we welcome you as an actor in our plays, a member of our production crews, an audience member at our events, and as an enthusiast who spreads the word to others about our work! We are directed by an independent board of advisors. This volunteer advisory board provides guidance as to the strategic operational aspects of the CLCPAC; making sure the organizational goals and mission are followed. Their support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Lisa Wigand, Board Chair

Bremer Bank, Retired

Bruce Buxton

Widseth Smith Nolting, Retired

Bri Keran

Community Theatre Representative

Sandra Kaplan

CLC Faculty Member

John Erickson

Attorney, Retired

Patrick Spradlin, Ex-Officio

CLCPAC Director/Presenter

Our Mission Statement:

TO CREATE an environment where local performing artists can develop their craft.

TO SHARE with our community diverse, high-quality arts programming; and

TO GROW a community of practitioners and lovers of the performing arts.

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CLC Performing Arts Center Staff

Patrick Spradlin

Theatre Director / Producer

Patrick is the director at Brainerd Community Theatre. He has directed in college, community, and professional theatres in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. At CLCPAC he has directed rock operas like The Who’s Tommy and Jesus Christ Superstar, Shakespearean production like The Taming of the Shrew and Macbeth, and modern classics from Wilder to Mamet. He holds both an MA in speech and MFA in acting from Northern Illinois University.
Work Phone: 218-855-8255
Work Email: patrick.spradlin@clcmn.edu

George Marsolek

Theatre Technician

George Marsolek was raised in NE Minneapolis where he attended DeLaSalle High School for 2 years before moving to Texas. He wrapped up high school in Dallas and moved to Austin, TX for college, where he found his passion for technical theatre. While attending St. Edward’s University he worked with many local theatre companies such as Zach Scott Theatre, Zilker Theatre Productions, the Rude Mechanicals, and Palindrome Theatre, where he designed many award-winning productions including a new version of Hedda Gabler which went on to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012. He moved back to Minneapolis in 2013 and worked as Master Carpenter for the Penumbra Theatre Scenic Studio until 2015, where he built scenery for companies such as the Ordway Theatre, MN Opera, the U of M, and Theatre Latte Da among others. He is excited to get out of the hustle and bustle of the cities and become a part of the CLC family.
Work Phone: 218-855-8204
Work Email: george.marsolek@clcmn.edu

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center
Central Lakes College
501 West College Drive
Brainerd MN 56401

Box Office:
218-855-8199
or
800-933-0346 ext. 8199

Email: clcperformingarts@clcmn.edu

Our 2019-2020 season is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board operating support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.