The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center responds to the needs of our communities through dynamic community outreach engagement programs. We focus on using the outstanding talent of the touring professionals of our Visiting Artist Series and cinematic programming. We place a premium on providing points of entry for involvement, dialogue and contemplation beyond the performance.

Upcoming Talks, Classes and More:

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK WITH TARIK O'REGAN Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6 PM Be introduced to another bright light providing one of the University’s commissions and familiarize yourself with the richly complex choral performance you will hear. Led by Oxford- and Cambridge-educated Tarik O’Regan, this young award-winning composer’s insights are a great brush-up for classical fans and an excellent introduction for choral and classical newcomers. Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK PRIOR TO AXIOM BRASS PERFORMANCE Friday, November 4, 2011, 6 PM Join other music lovers at this social gathering to converse with inspiring speakers and noted Notre Dame scholars. Share in these entertaining, informative talks in anticipation of the performance you are about to see. Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK WITH BONNIE BROOKS AND DAVID VAUGHN Thursday, November 10, 2011, 6 PM Friday, November 11, 2011, 6 PM Saturday, November 12, 2011, 6:30 PM Join Bonnie Brooks, Columbia College Chicago Dance Center chair, and MCDC archivist David Vaughn to explore points of entry to Cunningham’s nonconformist works and trace his creative arc through the history of modern art. Each brings you a deeply informed perspective of a man who found freedom in curiosity and an acute awareness of and acceptance of the moment. Talks are free for ticket holders and begin one hour before curtain. Buy tickets now for this event.

POST PERFORMANCE TALK WITH DWIGHT RHODEN Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6 PM Friday, January 20, 2011, 6 PM Q&A with Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richards, co-artistic directors. Enjoy an intimate conversation with the founders and co-creative leaders of Complexions. A prolific choreographer, Rhoden has set dances on Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and New York Ballet, among others. Richards, dancing his last tour with the company, is widely acknowledged as one of the great modern dancers of his time. Each will take questions. Talks typically last about 15 minutes. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK PRIOR TO PACIFICA STRING QUARTET PERFORMANCE Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 PM Brush up on favorite composers or be introduced to new ideas. Share in an entertaining, informative talk with other music lovers and engaging Notre Dame scholars. Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK PRIOR TO L.A. THEATRE WORKS THE RIVALRY Friday, February 17, 2012, 6 PM Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:30 PM Join other theatre lovers at this social gathering to converse with inspiring speakers and respected Notre Dame scholars. Share in these entertaining, informative talks in anticipation of the performance you are about to see. Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK PRIOR TO JULIE FISCHER PERFORMANCE Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:30 PM Join other music lovers at this social gathering to converse with inspiring speakers and noted Notre Dame scholars. Share in an entertaining, informative talk to brush up on Bach or be introduced to this German composer and multi-instrumentalist. Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders. Buy tickets now for this event.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK PRIOR TO NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE Sunday, March 4, 2012, 1 PM Enjoy an intimate conversation with an entertaining expert speaker. Raise your hand to ask a question and see where a chance conversation takes the audience! Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free for ticket holders.  Buy tickets now for this event.

POST PERFORMANCE TALK WITH EDUARDO VILARO Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6 PM Friday, May 4, 2012, 6 PM Q&A with Eduardo Vilaro, artistic director. Vilaro brings with him a commitment to dance, education and fostering a deeper understanding of the rich diversity within Latino cultures. Enjoy an intimate conversation with him about collaborating with Evidence’s Ron K. Brown, Nicholas Villeneuve dancing and choreographing for the company and culturally specific dance going far beyond folklore. Talks typically last about 15 minutes. Buy tickets now for this event.