Home to Inspiration
Supporting innovation in theater, dance, and music.
Each space in the Sloan Center encourages creative expression, skill building, and community activity.
Dedicated to theater, dance, and music, the Sloan Performing Arts Center was made possible thanks to the generosity of supporters. The center is an expansive 30,000-square-foot, three-story building that is home to the Smith Theater, scene shop, costume shop, prop shop, conditioning lab, Perlberg Green Room, dressing rooms, and more.
Experience the Arts
Located next to Todd Union and near Strong Auditorium, the Sloan Center completes a performing arts corridor on the River Campus—each building designed to support an array of creative activities, including classes, rehearsals, set and costume production, and performances.
Come visit us at 407 Alumni Road, Rochester, NY 14627.
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The Institute for Performing Arts works to encourage the greatest student participation possible in the performing arts. The institute also works to promote the performances of URochester concerts, events, and productions to the campus community and to the public at large, raising awareness of the rich variety of events that regularly take place on campus.
Planning a visit or an event? We’ve got the information you need to make things go smoothly.
Need help or more information? Contact Christopher VerSchneider by email at christopher.verschneider@rochester.edu.
The Sloan Performing Arts Center was designed to allow visitors to navigate into and around without needing to use the stairs. It includes slip resistant paths that are at least 36 inches wide and has curb cuts to allow for easy access in drives, parking, and drop off. The building has also been laid out to make it easier for someone using a cane to easily see objects that may be in their path.
Ramp: The slope for entrance ramp is no greater than 1:12.
Parking and drop-off areas: There is one accessible parking space on Wilson Blvd. directly outside the entrance. Additional accessible parking arrangements require advance request, which can be done by emailing m.p.smith@rochester.edu.
Entrance: Entrance doors have at least 32 inches of clear opening and can be opened with five pounds or less pressure. There is at least 18 inches of clear wall on the pull side of door, next to handle, with no door handle higher than 48 inches. All door handles can be open with a closed fist. Threshold edge is accessible at less than one fourth of an inch.
Rooms and spaces: All of our rooms and spaces have:
Seats: There is no fixed seating at the center. All seating is on risers, with accessible ground seating available in front row. Companion seating is also available (padded chairs).
Counters: Counters have unobstructed space in front that measure 56 inches by 48 inches and are not higher than 36 inches. Items such as straws, napkins, etc. are easily reachable on counter.
Water fountains: Water fountain spouts are no higher than 36” and can be operated independently with a closed fist. Water fountains also have clear knee space for easy access.
Elevator: All public levels accessible by elevator. Each elevator has:
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available throughout the center and include:
These documents are the building ground plans, theatre template drawings, and production equipment inventory that is available within the Sloan Performing Arts Center. All quantities are up to date. Availability will be verified by the facility technical director once a finalized plot is submitted.
Technical specifications:
Lobby:
Dance plots:
House plots:
Templates: