The Palladium at St. Pete College

Since its creation in 1998, The Palladium's central mission has been to serve as a community theater. In February 2007, the Palladium Theater became part of St. Petersburg College. In accepting the property, the College made a commitment to continue to operate the Palladium as a community theater, while adding college functions where appropriate. Under the umbrella of St. Petersburg College, the Palladium enjoys access to funding and organizational support that will assure the theater of a long-term future as a vital part of the cultural life of our community in the following ways:

Cultural diversity
A community theater offers opportunities to perform and to attend performances that have value for all the different communities that are part of our cultural fabric. It is central to this mission that all cultural styles be made welcome in the theater.

Emerging artists
A community theater offers opportunities for artistic groups of all sizes and experience levels, including emerging groups. A corollary of this principle is that there are going to be occasional missteps along the way. Emerging artists need a space where they can learn from their mistakes as well as celebrate their triumphs.

Hometown heroes
A community theater is dedicated to fostering the development and performance opportunities of the performers who make our community their home.

Learning experiences
A community theater is involved in learning opportunities for all, from young people getting started in the world of theater to retirees enriching their lives through adult learning.

Support for community groups
A community theater offers community groups space to meet, plan, and hold special events.