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About Bolding Studio

Welcome to Bolding Studio, the intimate performance space housed within Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall on the Samford University campus in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for its flexible seating and close-up audience experience, this on-campus venue hosts campus musicals, recitals, lectures, and notable performances like the Birmingham Opera Project. While seating configurations vary by production, the space is designed to create an engaging, up-close atmosphere without a fixed seating map.

Whether you’re planning a campus night out or seeking a convenient cultural stop in Birmingham, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, nearby hotels, and recommended dining options. Secure your seats with confidence—Bolding Studio is a true community gem that makes you feel like you’ve got a friend in the business.

Venue at a glance: Bolding Studio sits within Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall on Samford University’s campus at 800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229. Parking is available through Samford’s designated zones with visitor parking permits for guests; general parking is not free. For easy access, consider the SamTram shuttle service and Birmingham-area transit options. After the show, explore nearby lodging such as Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood, Aloft Birmingham Homewood, and Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive, all within a short drive of the campus. For meals and refreshments, we suggest nearby restaurants that accommodate visitors and event-goers. If you’re attending a Birmingham Opera Project performance or a campus recital, arrive early to enjoy the intimate ambience of Bolding Studio and the rich culture of the area.

Tips to enhance your visit: arrive early for parking and seating flexibility, check event notes for any production-specific seating arrangements, and follow official venue updates for rescheduled or newly announced performances. We’re here to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth, enjoyable night out in Birmingham.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229 (Samford University campus).
  • Venue type: on-campus studio theatre; intimate performance space within Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall.
  • Capacity: not publicly published; described by Samford and local listings as an intimate space.
  • Seating chart: no official public seating map published by Samford; seating is flexible and production‑dependent.
  • Parking: Samford campus parking with designated zones; visitor parking permits available; general parking not free; see Samford Transportation for specifics.
  • Transit: Samford operates a campus SamTram shuttle service; additional Birmingham transit exists nearby via city services.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood, Aloft Birmingham Homewood, Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive, plus other area options.
  • Notable events hosted: campus musicals, recitals, lectures; examples include Birmingham Opera Project performances at Bolding Studio (2025).
  • Renamed/demolished: Bolding Studio is part of Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall (renaming of the hall). The hall was renamed in 2006–2007 in honor of Bonnie Bolding Swearingen.