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About Cfa Theater

Welcome to Cfa Theater, the flexible proscenium space inside the Center for the Arts in Middletown, Connecticut. With a capacity of roughly 400 seats, this venue hosts student works, premieres, and visiting artists in a space that adapts to each production. The theater isn’t tied to a single fixed stage, featuring an adjustable proscenium and a hydraulic pit to accommodate a wide range of performances.

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Explore nearby lodging, dining, and convenient campus transportation so you can plan a smooth visit to Middletown’s thriving arts scene.

Parking is simple with free parking in Lot E on the Center for the Arts campus, conveniently located near the Zilkha Gallery and Crowell Concert Hall. For getting around, The Ride campus shuttle provides on-campus mobility, and River Valley Transit’s XtraMile service offers off-campus options. After the performance, consider nearby hotels like the Inn at Middletown (about two blocks away) or Wesley Inn & Suites near Wesleyan University for a comfortable stay. We’ll help you secure your seats for notable events hosted at Cfa Theater, including world premieres and major productions such as The Moors (2025), Gallim Dance (2013), and CONTRA-TIEMPO joyUS justUS NE premiere (2019), along with various Performing Arts Series offerings. For the best experience, check event details as dates and lineups may vary.

Connectivity and accessibility are a priority at Cfa Theater, with on-campus and city-wide resources designed to support guests, students, and touring artists alike. If you need recommendations for nearby dining or lodging, ask us—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 400 seats.
  • Address: Center for the Arts Theater, 271 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06459.
  • Venue type: flexible proscenium space within the Center for the Arts; used for student work, premieres, and visiting artists.
  • Seating chart: no public, formal seating chart published; space is described as flexible with an adjustable proscenium and hydraulic pit.
  • Parking: free parking in Lot E on campus, near Zilkha Gallery and Crowell Concert Hall.
  • Transit: on-campus mobility options include The Ride campus shuttle; additional off-campus transit via River Valley Transit’s XtraMile service.
  • Nearby hotels: Inn at Middletown (about two blocks away); Wesley Inn & Suites (near Wesleyan campus).
  • Notable events hosted: world premieres and major productions (e.g., The Moors 2025; Gallim Dance 2013; CONTRA-TIEMPO joyUS justUS NE premiere 2019; multiple Performing Arts Series events).
  • Renamed/demolished: CFA Theater remains active as Center for the Arts Theater; no demolition reported; campus reorganizations have occurred around the CFA but the theater name remains in use.