The Center is being carefully designed to meet the needs of artists and educators in Southwest Iowa. It will provide a place for learning and inspiration, a place to meet with fellow members of the community. The exceptional quality of the performing space and adjacent areas will create a Center valued by all regional performing artists and audiences alike.

The state-of-the-art facility will feature a comfortable and inviting auditorium, a spacious lobby, dance and rehearsal studio, and a dynamic exterior.

It's convenient central location near the intersection of Highways 34 and 48 in Red Oak reinforces the Center's role as a regional resource.
 

AREAS FOR PERFORMANCE

Auditorium
The Center Auditorium will seat 250 people and offer exceptional sight-lines, wider-than-average seats, and comfortable leg room. It will accommodate 180 people on the main floor and 70 in the balcony. State-of-the-art theatrical equipment will provide a versatile auditorium designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of programming.

Lobby/Gallery
The Lobby will serve not only as an amenity for auditorium patrons, but as a gallery to display the work of talented Southwest Iowa artists.

Production Facilities
To complement the professional stage and auditorium, the Center will house scene and costume shops to allow performing organizations to construct and store materials for their productions. Dressing rooms and a green room complete the technical support areas.


AREAS FOR EDUCATION

Classroom/Rehearsal Space
The rehearsal space will be perfectly suited for the needs of community productions. The same size as the stage area, it will allow presenting groups to prepare productions while a completely different performance is taking place on the stage. In addition, the space will be designed to be used as a performing arts classroom for children and adults. Music instruction, drama performance, technical theatre and a variety of workshops are expected to fill the class schedule.

Dance Studio
A state-of-the-art dance studio with a sprung floor, changing rooms, piano and sound system will provide classes for all ages in collaboration with dance schools throughout the region.
 
 

The mission of the Performing Arts and Education Association of Southwest Iowa is to honor the heritage, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future of southwest Iowa by enhancing and creating.

Diverse artistic performance experiences for audiences and Performers.

Arts education opportunities for all ages.

A premier performance venue for music, dance, and theatre.

  
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