A Lakeside Masterpiece

The 88,000 square-foot Tempe Center for the Arts features a theater, studio, gallery, banquet/meeting room, lounge, an on-site full-service box office, theatrical and administrative support areas, two dedicated catering areas, arts retail space, a lounge and a 17-acre art park. 

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Theater

At the heart of the TCA is a 600-seat* performance hall able to accommodate dance, drama, small scale opera, musical theater, orchestral performances and solo recitals. The auditorium incorporates four seating levels - an orchestra level, parterre and two balconies. To the sides of the auditorium, boxes extend and nearly connect to the stage. Above the forestage, an overhead grid allows suspension of scenery, lighting and sound equipment. A state-of-the-art computerized control system offers maximum flexibility for theatrical              lighting and the latest in audio-video and communication systems technology.

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Studio

Seating charts:   Arena PDF       Thrust PDF       End Stage PDF

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Lakeside

Dazzle your guests with a spectacular experience in the 3,200 square foot* Lakeside. The meeting room is available for banquets, weddings, receptions, rehearsals, presentations, lectures and much more. Lakeside is one of TCA's most engaging spaces with breathtaking views of Tempe Town Lake and the Papago Mountains. 

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