The Lafon Performing Arts Center's mission is to give students access to an expansive arts program

In Luling, the Lafon Performing Arts Center has built a one-of-a-kind program that brings Broadway-level training to St. Charles Parish schools. Students have access to an expansive arts program, from theater to ceramics to broadcasting, as well as professional mentorship from seasoned artists. Fully integrated into the school day, the program helps students develop creativity, confidence, teamwork, and preparation for future careers in the arts. This world-class facility, owned and operated by St. Charles Parish Public Schools, is a model for how suburban and rural districts can deliver big-city caliber arts education. Ned Moore, Executive Director of the Lafon Performing Arts Center, joins Ian Hoch to talk about their upcoming season and the bigger mission behind it: bringing live performance, arts education, and cultural opportunities to communities that don’t always have easy access to them.