Among the first places new Florida Tech students visit for orientation and the last place they see before walking over to the university gymnasium for graduation, Gleason Performing Arts Center has spent its over 55 years as an unobtrusive but essential facet of campus life.
As a host of events, from concerts and lectures to plays and films, the 483-seat venue named after benefactor W. Lansing Gleason, the former Eau Gallie mayor, has also been a key link between the public and Florida Tech.
When it officially opened on Oct. 14, 1967, Gleason was described in publicity materials as “one of the finest and most fully equipped private auditoriums in Brevard County.” Over the years, that distinction continues to strengthen.
After many years of upgrade projects and upgrades. Now hosting near daily events for the campus and community Gleason has become a beacon of artistic development with boundless potential.
For more information contact:
Gleason@fit.edu or call the box office at (321)-674-8006
Upcoming Public Performances:
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Prelude Dance Company Presents: Whiskey Business - LIVE! At Gleason Performing Arts Center
Saturday, April 12 · 7pm EST
DESCRIPTION
Prelude Dance Company is bringing you yet another exciting performance, this time in the prohibition era! Prepare yourselves for jazz music, swing and tap dancing, and secrets!
Dress to the nines in your finest flapper and dapper attire. The best dressed audience member will win a prize!
We will also have photo opportunities with Model A vehicles to pose with!
Join us for a raucous evening of debauchery as we explore the world in the prohibition era.
ABOUT Preulude Dance Company:
Our Mission
Prelude Dance Company strives to create a safe and inclusive space for people to witness and express the beauty of contemporary dance utilizing the community as a backdrop.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leading dance company in our community and our state. We hope to introduce contemporary, jazz, and musical theater dancing to our community in a fun, uplifting way.
A Place For Everyone to Shine
Prelude Dance Company honors and celebrates all human beings. Prelude will not tolerate discrimination toward any gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation . Dance is a place to explore, to discover, to shine and Prelude will strive to do that for every person who wants to be part of our organization.
Tickets Are Avalable ONLINE!
Gleason "Name Your Seat" Program
In an effort to grow with the expanding campus, a campaign themed "Name Your Seat" has been launched. This campaign gives donors the opportunity to be part of Florida Tech's history.
You can support the Gleason Performing Arts Center by making a donation to the "Take Your Seat" campaign.
In return, your name, or a name honored by you, will be inscribed on a brass plaque attached to a seat inside the Gleason Performing Arts Center.
For more information: Name Your Seat in the Gleason Performing Arts Center
Questions/Comments for the Gleason Performing Arts Center?
You can contact us by calling (321) 674-8006.