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Welcome to Dan Pessano Theater, part of the Clovis North Education Center campus in Fresno. This combined venue setup includes the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, a main shoebox-style hall that seats about 740–750, and the intimate Dan Pessano Black Box Theater with around 150 seats. Operated by the Clovis Unified School District, these spaces host a diverse range of performances from student showcases to professional-stage productions. Whether you’re catching a full-scale concert or an intimate performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to simplify your visit.
Plan ahead with reliable information on seating, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining. When you’re ready to attend, secure your seats through our straightforward process—no fuss, just easy access to great live entertainment in Fresno.
The Dan Pessano Theater complex is located at 2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730. Parking is free and ample on the campus, with on-site options available for most events at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall and the Black Box Theater. Fresno Area Express (FAX) provides transit service to the area, including bus line 3 near the campus. If you’re traveling from out of town, there are several nearby hotel options to choose from, including the Hilton Garden Inn Clovis (520 W Shaw Ave), Courtyard Fresno Clovis (1450 Shaw Ave), and Comfort Suites Clovis. These properties are frequently used by visiting performers and attendees alike, and we can help connect you with affiliate partners for convenient lodging and dining options.
Venue highlights: The Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall delivers a larger concert experience suitable for orchestral and choral performances, while the Dan Pessano Black Box Theater offers a flexible space ideal for contemporary plays, intimate concerts, and experimental performances. Public seating charts for the Black Box are not widely posted online, but seating is arranged to maximize audience engagement in a smaller room. For performers, events at these spaces showcase a blend of student and professional talent—great for discovering Fresno’s vibrant performing arts scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Dan Pessano Black Box Theater and Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall on the Clovis North Education Center campus, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730.
- Capacity: Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall seats about 740–750; Dan Pessano Black Box Theater seats about 150.
- Venue type: K-12 performing arts complex operated by Clovis Unified School District; includes a large main concert hall and a smaller black-box space for intimate performances.
- Seating/chart: Main hall described as shoebox-style (750-seat) with adjustable canopy; Black Box is a smaller, flexible space (approximately 150 seats). Public, published seating charts for the Black Box are not widely posted online.
- Parking: Free, ample campus parking adjacent to the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall; on-site parking options are common for events. Transit: Fresno Area Express (FAX) serves the area, with bus service on the 3 line near the campus.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Clovis (520 W Shaw Ave), Courtyard Fresno Clovis (1450 Shaw Ave), Comfort Suites Clovis (nearby Clovis area); all commonly used by visiting guests.
- Notable events hosted: Dan Pessano Theatre has hosted StageWorks Fresno productions (e.g., Fun Home in 2018); the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall hosts Fresno Philharmonic Masterworks and Youth Orchestras of Fresno performances.