FACILITIES FOR THE ARTS 


Guzzetta Hall

Exterior of Guzzetta Hall on The University of Akron campus

Directions to Parking for Guzzetta Hall 

Open the campus map below, then select the "Directions to Nearest Parking" tab on the right side of the page. The best parking for Guzzetta Hall is Lot 27. 

UA Campus Map - Guzzetta Hall

Written Directions for Guzzetta Hall

Explore inside Guzzetta Hall

Dance Studios 

The UA School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that includes seven technology enhanced dance studios, including The Francia Holliday Albrecht Dance Performance Studio and the Carroll Family Studio.

Theatre Stages

Diverse performance spaces offer students the possibility to work on their craft. Sandefur Theatre is a flexible black-box theatre seating up to 125 patrons. Also in Guzzetta Hall is the Varian Theatre, a black-box studio space for classes as well as the performance of experimental plays and intimate work.

Offices, Shops, and Classrooms

Guzzetta Hall is also home to administrative and faculty offices for our Dance, Theatre Arts, and Arts Administration programs; scene and costume shops; technology enhanced classrooms including a design lab/studio; and training room, physiotherapy, and locker room facilities.  


Kolbe Hall's Paul A. Daum Theatre

Directions to Parking for Daum Theatre 

Open the campus map below, then select the "Directions to Nearest Parking" tab on the right side of the page. The best parking for Paul A. Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall  is Lot 43. 

UA Campus Map - Paul A. Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall

Directions for Daum Theatre

About Paul A. Daum Theatre

In Kolbe Hall is the Paul A. Daum Theatre, a 250-seat proscenium space used for theatre and dance productions, as well as guest artist performances and creative events.


E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

The University's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, the region's flagship performance venue, is adjacent to Guzzetta Hall and the vibrant home of performances by students, faculty, stellar visiting artists, Broadway touring productions, and much more.

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall