Welcome to a new season of Cal Poly Arts—one that invites you not just to attend, but to experience something extraordinary.
This year, we’ve created a season driven by bold imagination and artistic ambition designed to transport you, spark curiosity, and bring our community together in meaningful and unforgettable ways. At its best, the performing arts do more than entertain—they unite and invite us to see the world with greater openness and share in something profoundly human.
This season, you’ll encounter artists shaping the sound of America, experience extraordinary performers from around the globe, and enjoy a thrilling Broadway lineup. As you explore the 2026–2027 season, we hope you feel what we felt while creating it: excitement, wonder, and a sense of possibility.
Because this isn’t just a lineup of performances—it’s an invitation. To gather. To discover. To be moved.
We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to share this season with you!

Mary Kay Harrington, Chair
Arts Advocate, Writing Coach & Editor
India D’Avignon
Faculty Emeritus, Music Department
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Sharon Dobson
Lecturer, Orfalea College of Business
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Vivian Hanover
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Carol MacCurdy
Faculty Emeritus, English Department
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Eric Pleschner
Director, Charles Becker Foundation

[from left to right]
Maria Taylor (she/her/hers)
Advancement & Outreach Coordinator
Coralee Macias (she/her/hers)
Programming & Development Specialist
Molly Clark (she/her/hers)
Director
Taylor Carolan (she/her/hers)
Production Assistant
Donna Abbate (she/her/hers)
Administrative Coordinator
Katie Beth Riforgiate (she/her/hers)
Marketing & Communications Manager