Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in Old Town Peoria, Arizona
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Old Town with two separate theater spaces housed under a copper roof. The larger Mary Jane Gyder Theater seats approximately 175 people, while the smaller Constance W. McMillin Theater holds around 80 people.
The building was commissioned in 2005 and opened in 2007, created through a partnership between the City of Peoria and a theater organization. Its opening marked an important milestone in developing the region's arts infrastructure.
The center functions as a gathering place for performers and audiences in the region, shaping the cultural life of Peoria through regular productions. Both theaters support different types of performances, from intimate productions to larger ensemble works.
The venue sits on North 83rd Drive and is easily reached from Historic Main Street, with ample parking available on site. Visitors should check current schedules ahead of time to confirm what shows are happening when they plan to visit.
The building's copper roof underwent a special treatment process to reduce its initial intense sunlight reflection. This process created the characteristic penny-colored patina now visible on the roof.
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