Building community and the future of the Arts
one connection at a time.

The performing arts bring people together like nothing else can. The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is more than a theatre — we’re here to build community, contribute to a thriving downtown, empower kids to learn, and create a hub for meetings, events, and classes in the heart of Golden.

World-Class Theatre

We attract top talent from across the country, providing actors, directors, writers, designers, and technicians with professional opportunities to hone their skills and pay their bills. We are proud to be an Actors Equity Union Theatre.

ARTS Education Opportunities for ALL AGES

Programs for young people range from after-school classes to summer camps, as students from preschool through high school build confidence, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our adult workshops offer one-of-a-kind opportunities for area performers and theatre lovers alike. Our Life Stages Theatre program brings together older adults and high school students for cross-generational creative experiences. 

A Welcoming Experience for All

We believe theatre is for everyone. We’ve built a comfortable, intimate setting that feels like home. You’ll be close to the stage and the action, enjoying the professional performances and design work of our outstanding creative teams. Come as you are, and hang out with the actors, crew, and your neighbors at the bar in our lobby! 

Our Mission

The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center mission is to be an educational and experience-oriented professional theatre — to provide opportunities for actors, directors, writers, designers, and technicians to gain valuable experience in a positive and supportive environment and get paid a living wage.  

Our History

Founded in 1993 as Morrison Theatre Company, the Miners Alley Playhouse moved to Golden in 2003 with support from the greater Golden community and Golden Civic Foundation. After nearly a decade of unprecedented growth, MAPAC became a proud member of Actors Equity in 2019, cementing our status as one of the premier small professional theatres in the region. 

 

Staff

Lisa DeCaro  

Executive Director

Len Matheo  

Producing Artistic Director

Jonathan Scott-McKean  

Operations

Dr. Heather Beasley​  

Director of Education

Rory Pierce  

Director of Children’s Theatre

Warren Sherrill  

Associate Artistic Director

Amy Arpan  

Patron Services Manager

Mary Jo Calandriello  

Volunteer Program Manager

Board

Julie Walker

President

Patrick Madison

Vice President

Matt Plavnick

Secretary

ADAM Colba

Treasurer


 

Brent Brouillard

Suzanne Linder

Farhana Morales

Michael Stricker