Performing Arts Facilities

Performing Arts Facilities

While Pitt County does not manage its own performing arts facility, its citizens have access to the programs and facilities at East Carolina University. ECU has three “state of the art” facilities: Wright Auditorium (1500 seats), Hendrix Theatre (760 seats), and McGinnis Auditorium (600 seats). These halls are equipped to handle major events such as symphony orchestras and touring Broadway shows, as well as less complex programs such as lecturers and solo musicians. A fourth hall, Fletcher Recital Hall (400 seats), is primarily a musical performance hall. Approximately 50 major cultural events are scheduled on campus each year, and countless smaller events are available on a daily basis. All campus cultural events are open to the public.

In addition to the facilities at ECU, the Farmville Community Arts Council, Inc. is housed in the Paramount Theatre located at 3723 North Main Street. The theatre seats 211-250 people. Over the past thirty years Farmville Community Arts Council, Inc. has produced over fifty shows. For more information, call (252) 753-3832 or visit www.farmvillearts.org.

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