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About Kent Stark Fine Arts Theatre

Welcome to the Kent Stark Fine Arts Theatre, a central on-campus performance space housed within the Mary J. Timken Theatre, Fine Arts Building at Kent State University Stark. With a seating capacity of 580, this intimate venue is home to the resident company, the Players Guild Theatre (PGT), and hosts on-campus productions such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Once, and student showcases. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting from nearby towns, you’ll find straightforward ticket access and practical details to help you plan your night of live theatre.

Nearby lodging options provide convenient stays for show nights, and local dining options offer pre- or post-show choices. We’ve got you covered with parking, transit, accessibility notes, and trusted partner recommendations to help you secure your seats without hassle.

Parking at Stark Campus is free for visitors, with the box office located in the Fine Arts Lobby. Transit service to Kent State Stark is provided by PARTA, including campus routes for easy access. While public seating charts aren’t published publicly, accessibility seating is available in the back row, and the box office can assist with seating arrangements during your visit. The Players Guild Theatre relocated to Kent State Stark in 2022 from Canton’s Cultural Center for the Arts, opening with Million Dollar Quartet. This venue continues to host on-campus productions and Thursday Kent State student performances, alongside visiting productions and community events.

For a comfortable stay nearby, consider trusted hotels like Fairfield Inn & Suites Canton (North Canton) and M Star Hotel North Canton, which we highlight through affiliate partnerships for easy booking. When you’re ready to plan your night, we’re here to help you secure your seats with no-fuss, reliable service.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and venue: The Mary J. Timken Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720.
  • Venue type: On-campus university theatre; resident company is the Players Guild Theatre (PGT).
  • Capacity: On-campus theatre space listed with a theater capacity of 580 (per Kent State Stark Conference Center inventory).
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not publicly published; seating accessibility notes indicate accessible seating is located in the back row and box office handles seating assistance.
  • Parking: Stark Campus offers free parking for visitors; box office is in the Fine Arts Lobby.
  • Transit: Kent State Stark is served by PARTA (public transit) with campus routes; on-campus transportation information is available via Kent State Stark and PARTA sources.
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Canton (North Canton) and M Star Hotel North Canton are nearby lodging options.
  • Notable events hosted: The Players Guild Theatre moved to Kent State Stark in 2022 and opened with Million Dollar Quartet; on-campus productions include Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Once; Thursday Kent State student performances are often offered.
  • Renamed/demolished: The Players Guild Theatre relocated from Canton’s Cultural Center for the Arts to Kent State Stark in 2022; the Canton space formerly hosted a 416-seat main stage and 139-seat black box before the move.