Staunton Performing Arts Center - Raise the Curtain

A Special Request:

Do YOU Have Treasured Memories of The Dixie Theater in Staunton? The Staunton Performing Arts Center is building an archive of “Memorable Moments at the Dixie Theater” and would love to see and hear your favorite times past of downtown’s beloved movie and performance venue. Did you attend movies there as a youngster, see an old favorite for the first time or have a great date with your sweetheart there? Tell us what you love about this Staunton icon! Send quips, stories, photos, scans of playbills, or a short video (you can tell us from your phone!) of your “Memorable Moments at the Dixie Theater” and we’ll feature them on our website, newsletter, and social media. Send your submissions to Jennifer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coming to the Shenandoah Valley

A new center for live arts

Staunton Performing Arts Center is the non-profit group that is creating a 600+ seat theatre for all kinds of live performances at the historic Dixie Theatre and adjacent Arcadia Building. Please explore our website to learn about our past, present, and future!

Mission Statement

The mission of the Staunton Performing Arts Center is to create a performing arts center where performances and educational events are available and accessible to all interested persons, both adult and youth, by restoring and renovating the historic Dixie Theatre and the adjacent Arcadia Building.

Vision

The center will provide spaces for parties and events in addition to performances. The Staunton Performing Arts Center, comprised of restored, renovated buildings, will offer diverse, high-quality performances that enrich the lives of people and contribute to the concept of the city of Staunton being a "destination" for the performing and cultural arts. Specially:

• • The theatre district exists where a variety of performances is offered on any given day or evening.
  • The historic Dixie Theatre is restored to its 1936 moderne appearance and both buildings are renovated into a facility for performances on stage and screen, providing a 600+ seat Main Stage.
  • The Center presents drama, comedy, concerts, dance, national touring companies, community productions, lecture series, children's theatre, and movies and remote productions in HD on the big screen.
  • The Center offers professional performances for children during school hours.
  • The Center provides spaces for parties and events other than performances.