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About Black Box at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Black Box Theatre at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, a downtown Florence, South Carolina hub for intimate, dynamic performances. The Black Box seats up to 100 with retractable seating, perfect for up-close productions like The Swan and a variety of FMU Artist Series shows. The venue sits alongside FMU’s mainstage spaces, offering a versatile, accessible setting for a night out rich with arts and culture.
Whether you’re catching a contemporary play, a music recital, or a student showcase, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats quickly and comfortably.
Parking is easy with the City Parking Complex across Cheves Street, offering free parking and accessible spaces along the Cheves Street side. Transit riders can take advantage of Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority Route 7, which serves the FMU Performing Arts Center with outbound and inbound stops at the venue. For overnight stays, nearby hotels like Staybridge Suites Florence – Center, Residence Inn Florence, and Comfort Suites Florence I-95 offer convenient proximity and reliable amenities. If you’re planning a night out at the Black Box or FMU’s mainstage, you’ll find a straightforward, friendly experience here with helpful insider tips and trusted local recommendations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506 (FMU Performing Arts Center).
- Venue type: Downtown multi-venue performing arts center with a Mainstage Theatre and a Black Box Theatre.
- Mainstage capacity: up to 849 (FMU PAC Mainstage).
- Black Box capacity: 100 seats (retractable seats).
- Seating chart: Mainstage seating map not publicly published; Black Box seating is a retractable 100-seat arrangement.
- Parking: City Parking Complex across Cheves Street; free; accessible parking on Cheves Street side.
- Transit: Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority Route 7 serves FMU PAC (Outbound/Inbound stops at the Center).
- Nearby hotels: Staybridge Suites Florence – Center; Residence Inn Florence; Comfort Suites Florence I-95 (all within reasonable proximity to FMU PAC).
- Notable events hosted: The Swan (Black Box) and various FMU Artist Series and University Theatre productions.