Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

The Schuster Center represents the cornerstone of Downtown Dayton’s renaissance and revitalization.

The 2300-seat Mead Theatre serves as the focal point of this marvelous structure. The 150-seat Mathile Black Box Theatre will accommodate rehearsals, special programs and smaller-scale performances. It utilizes a separate entrance and can be used concurrently with Mead Theatre.

At the heart of the Schuster Center lies the Wintergarden—a place to inspire the imagination and refresh the spirit. The spectacular, glass-enclosed atrium accommodates more than 1000 people and provides a beautiful backdrop for events.

The Schuster Center, as well as the adjacent Victoria Theatre and Metropolitan Arts Center (home of The Loft Theatre), is owned by the Arts Center Foundation and managed by Victoria Theatre Association.