Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Bring your Show to our Stage

 

Bring your show to our stage! Rental clients come back again and again to present theater, concerts, film screenings, dance, speakers, and more. With first-class facilities and staff at your service, the Academy Center of the Arts is here to make your performance a success. Explore the Historic Academy Theatre and the Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre.

 

Tabitha Abbott

Director of Operations

Email: [email protected]

 

 

Performance Venues

 

 

Historic Academy Theatre

 

features

 

  • 835 seat historic theatre
  • Newly restored venue designed to accommodate large-scale performances
  • New orchestra lift systems and production equipment
  • State of the art LED lighting and sound systems
  • New climate control system
  • Spacious backstage
  • Ample dressing rooms

 

Technical Specifications

Venue Photos

 

 

Warehouse Theatre

 

features

 

  • 372 seated capacity
  • 600 standing room capacity
  • Spacious black box theatre with flexible seating configurations
  • Dressing rooms to accommodate 20 performers
  • Black box lighting grid with updated sound system
  • Catering kitchen available
  • Front projection system available

 

Technical Specifications

Venue Photos

 

Pricing

 

To inquire about performance rental prices, contact [email protected].

 

 

CONTACT US:

(434) 846-8499
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].