REBUILDING MATER DEI’S CAMPUS: Then and Now
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early 20 years ago, we set out to rebuild and revitalize the campus of Mater Dei High School. Delivering on the late Bishop McFarland’s promise for “MD to remain a beacon of Catholic education in the City of Santa Ana,” we have re-imagined the grounds of Mater Dei like never before.
The final component of the campaign is the performing arts complex to rise in the footprint of the original school gymnasium. This multi-year campaign is expected to be complete in 2022.
Presenting the Monarch Masterpiece – Southern California’s Home for the Arts The Center for the Performing Arts will be the largest highest school performing arts complex encompassing over 55,000 square feet which includes: an 800 seat theatre, stage (with orchestra pit) and balcony; classrooms for dance, theatre arts, choir and instrumental music; the Monarch Television Studio for live broadcasting and livestreaming for film and media arts; dressing and costuming areas, locker room and shower facilities, directors’ and moderators’ offices, a new campus store, concessions, and storage.
Alleviating our current space and budget challenges, the Monarch Masterpiece will also enable growth and expansion benefiting the: MATER DEI COMMUNITY by
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Expanding existing vocal conservatory Creating college master class series Advancing course curriculum Growing student enrollment in the arts Increasing our number of educators Hosting professional/community ensembles (including youth and non-profit groups) • National music festivals We are committed to bringing a permanent home for the performing arts to Mater Dei and the deserving communities we serve. For more information including building renderings and our campaign video visit
www.materdei.org/performingartscenter. 6
