Hanifl Performing Arts Center

03/19/2026

🎉 Happy 8th Anniversary to the Hanifl Performing Arts Center! 🎭

For eight incredible years, this space has been filled with creativity, talent, and unforgettable performances. From first bows to standing ovations, so many amazing productions have come to life within these walls—and we’re just getting started.

Here’s to the memories we’ve made and the many more still to come. 💫

02/28/2025

So Fetch!

Looking for something Fetch to do this summer?
Mean Girls auditions are March 17th - Open to current 9th-12th grade students!

Dates: Rehearsals: June 23rd - August 6th, Performances: August 7th-10th

Location: Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will take place at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake, MN 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

For more information; including character descriptions, director info, full calendar, to sign up for an audition slot, and the link to the audition form. Please visit:
https://childrensperformingartsmn.org/program/mean-girls/

07/24/2024

Performances are this weekend! Get your tickets now!

www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

05/02/2024

We are seeking actors for the world premiere of Ashti's Journey to Jazz coming to the Hanifl Performing Arts Center this July! Actors 3rd grade and older and invited to audition for a variety of adult and student roles.

The story is about a middle schooler (Ashti) who lives in the city and has learned that she is losing her beloved Jazz teacher because of a lack of school funding. The story takes the audience on a musical journey of learning about the importance of music through the history lessons of Jazz roots taught by some CRAZY jazz birds with impeccable comedic timing. Thomasina Petrus stars Mrs. Robinson, the music teacher!

For auditions, please prepare a 30-60 second monologue and a 30-60 second song. Before your audition please fill out a brief audition form on our website and sign up for an audition slot here → https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A4A723A4FFC25-48889370-ashtis #/

See our website for all the other audition materials and more information about Ashti’s Journey to Jazz! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

Questions? Contact Maddie Ripperger at [email protected] for more information.

04/21/2024

Help keep children’s theater education in our community! Watch this powerful video from Children's Performing Arts and please consider donating to their spring giving week!

12/14/2023

10/27/2023

10/11/2023

There is still time to see these amazingly talented students at the Masque on Saturday the 14th!!

10/07/2023

Children's Performing Arts Annual Themed Masque Fundraiser is just one week away. Program tickets are still available and a few spots left for the pre program festivities!

You don’t have to be registered or even attend to support CPA. You can participate in the silent auction right from your phone!

If you want to join in the fun next week register at www.ChildrensPerformingArtsMN.org

🪄Alohomora🪄
The Silent Auction is Open! You don't have to be registered for the Masque to bid on these wonderful items. All you have to do is text SPELL to 71760 to register to start bidding!

You can still join us for the party at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center! Program tickets are still available, and a limited number of VIP and General tickets are available.

www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

09/30/2023

Have you seen this wizard?! Hint: You might be able to find him at the 2023 Masque!

Registration closes THIS SUNDAY! Come join CPA and Rob Thomas at the 2023 Masque for a night full of fun! This year's theme is Witches & Wizards, but don't let that scare you! Magical attire is admired but not required to attend!

Register today! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

09/22/2023

Registration for the Masque is now open! We have 3 different ticket options available so that you can choose the best ticket for you! The newest option we are offering is the Program Ticket. This ticket allows you to come and watch the program that we put on every year at the Masque. It also allows you to join in on the fun of our Silent Auction and bid on all the amazing baskets that CPA has at the auction!

Check out all our ticket options on our website and register today!
www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

06/22/2023

Opening night is tonight!
Get your tickets!
One weekend only!!!