Nittany Performing Arts Centre

Mission & Vision

MISSION

To create a performing arts center, easily accessible for audiences in Centre County, with optimal acoustics and an exhilarating atmosphere. The center will serve as a performance venue and education center for the community's performing arts including music, dance, and theater.

VISION

  • 800 seat main performance space

    • Maple stage floor large enough to accommodate a full symphony orchestra

    • Orchestra pit with elevator and under stage storage

    • Proscenium with wing and fly space for theater and dance

  • Black Box Theatre with flexible seating up to 200, available for performance, rehearsals and receptions.

  • Adequate dressing rooms, green room and backstage for both performance spaces

  • Classroom and rehearsal rooms for music, dance and theatre

  • Generous lobby with room for pre-concert lectures/receptions and celebrations

  • Shared office space for administration as well as community performing arts organizations’ offices