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About Phillippe Performing Arts Center
The Phillippe Performing Arts Center (PPAC) at Indiana Wesleyan University is a multi-venue hub for live performances, concerts, and cultural events in Marion, Indiana. With distinct spaces including the Phillippe Auditorium, Baker Recital Hall, and the RCA Black Box Theatre, PPAC offers versatile venues for everything from full-scale productions to intimate showcases. Parking is convenient on campus, and the facility is supported by Marion’s transit system, making it accessible for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re planning a concert, a recital, or a conference, we’ve got you covered with practical details and nearby conveniences.
Venue details: Phillippe Auditorium seats about 1,100, Baker Recital Hall seats 170, and the RCA Black Box Theatre seats 100. Seating charts aren’t publicly published, but capacities are available per space. The auditorium was upgraded in 2016 with an L-Acoustics sound system, enhancing sound quality for larger events while preserving intimate experiences in smaller spaces. For parking, use the on-campus lot on the southeast side of campus, between South Hall and PPAC. Marion Transit System serves the campus with a bus terminal at 202 S. Adams St., offering five weekday routes including IWU/North Marion. Nearby hotels and dining options ensure convenient stays and meals for guests: Hampton Inn Marion, SureStay by Best Western Marion, and College Inn Bed & Breakfast. Notable events include VOCES8 (October 2025) and regional conventions like the Great Lakes Region Convention (2025).
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Phillippe Auditorium capacity: about 1,100 seats (official IWU Onstage page).
- Baker Recital Hall capacity: 170 seats.
- RCA Black Box Theatre capacity: 100 seats.
- Address: 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953.
- Venue type: Phillippe Performing Arts Center, a multi-venue performing arts facility (includes multiple spaces).
- Seating chart/public seating map: not publicly published; capacities are published per venue space.
- Parking: on-campus parking lot on the southeast side of campus, between South Hall and PPAC.
- Transit: Marion Transit System serves the campus; bus terminal at 202 S. Adams St.; five weekday routes including IWU/North Marion.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Marion; SureStay by Best Western Marion; College Inn Bed & Breakfast.
- Notable events hosted: VOCES8 concert (October 2025) and regional conventions such as the Great Lakes Region Convention (2025).
- Renovations: Phillippe Auditorium rebuilt/upgraded with L-Acoustics sound system in 2016; venue remains active.