Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is a community theater and event space located in the historic Old Town district of Peoria, Arizona. The building houses two theaters. The venue was completed and a dedication ceremony was held on December 15, 2006 as a joint venture with the City of Peoria and the theater company, Theater Works, who operates the building. The center would not officially open until February of 2007 after Theater Works had moved in. Received Best New Playhouse in 2008 by Phoenix New Times. Best New Playhouse. The facility was designed by Westlake Reed Leskosky and cost $13 million. Architectural Record Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Events such as live theater, dance performances, concerts, comedy acts, kids events, puppet shows and much more. The building also houses a city art gallery in the lobby and hosts the Second Saturdays music series for the city, also using neighboring Osuna Park. Building Features Mary Jane Gyder Theater - the Gyder Theater is the main stage theater for the PCPA. The theater has a 175 person capacity and an orchestra pit. Named after the supporter and one time Volunteer Coordinator of TheaterWorks. The Gyder family continues to support