Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Performance Rentals

Bring your Show to our Stage!

 

Bring your show to our stage! Producers and promoters 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.

 

 

 

Historic Academy Theatre

 

quick specs

 

  • Seating capacity: 835 seats, 791 sellable
  • Stage dimensions: 24’  high x 36′ wide x 48′ deep, plus wings and fly space
  • Loading dock: can accommodate 2 vehicles with ramp
  • Backstage spaces: green room, laundry room, and dressing room facilities to accommodate 30 performers
  • Sprung Masonite black floor, with Marley available
  • Pit lift available
  • Extensive repertory lighting plot
  • Front and rear projection systems available

Full Tech Specs

360 Tour of The Space

 

 

Warehouse Theatre

 

quick specs

 

  • Seating capacity: up to 372
  • Standing room capacity: up to 700
  • Room dimensions: 73’2.5″ x 71’8.5″
  • Loading area: can accommodate 1 vehicle
  • Backstage spaces: dressing room facilities to accommodate up to 20 performers
  • Black box lighting grid
  • Catering kitchen available
  • Front projection system available

Full Tech Specs

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].