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Theater & Concert Hall at RPI: Troy, NY

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About Empac - Theater

EMPAC, officially the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, is a multi-venue arts center on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus in Troy, NY. Opened in 2008, EMPAC hosts world premieres, commissions, and immersive performances across its Theater, Concert Hall, and studios. Whether you’re catching a theater piece, a concert, or an experimental media work, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

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Below you’ll find venue specifics, seating information, parking, transit options, and trusted nearby hotels and restaurants to make your trip smooth.

EMPAC’s Theater seats great seats, while the Concert Hall holds great seats. Seating charts are available on the official EMPAC pages for each space, so you can pick the view you prefer. For arrivals, use the east/campus entrance to EMPAC and take advantage of the College Ave parking garage after 5 PM, which offers EV charging. Rideshare, bike racks, and nearby lodging accommodate varied travel needs. If you’re attending a premiere or a commissioned piece—like Susceptible Chambers or Fluid Realities—you’ll be joining a vibrant, cutting-edge arts community.

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Plan your visit with confidence: we’ve got you covered for tickets, logistics, and recommendations for nearby stays and dining that align with your event day. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED details will be noted on event pages as needed.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: Multi-venue arts center (concert hall, theater, studios) operated by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
  • Concert Hall capacity: 1,200 seats; Theater capacity: 398 seats.
  • The Concert Hall address: 50 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180; The Theater address: 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180.
  • Seating chart: Theater seating map available on the EMPAC Theater page; Concert Hall seating chart/plan also documented on official venue pages.
  • Parking: College Ave parking garage after 5 PM; accessible east/campus entrance to EMPAC; EV charging available on the garage.
  • Transit: Nearby Albany International Airport; Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station; rideshare and bike racks available to access EMPAC.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn, Courtyard Albany/Troy Waterfront, Hilton Garden Inn Troy (area lodging listing for Troy, NY).
  • Notable events hosted: world premieres and commissions (e.g., Susceptible Chambers premiere; Fluid Realities concert with Rensselaer Orchestra and ESYO; Wooster Group works; architecture/design exhibitions).
  • Renaming/naming: The venue is officially named Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) in honor of Curtis Priem; the building opened in 2008 on the RPI campus.