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About Players Guild Theatre

Welcome to Players Guild Theatre, the on-campus home of Kent State University at Stark’s resident theatre company. Now housed in the Mary J. Timken Theatre within the Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720, this venue blends university-stage craft with community engagement. Whether you’re catching a university production or a community performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Note: seating configurations vary by production. The Mary J. Timken Theatre’s exact seating capacity and chart aren’t publicly published, so we recommend checking with the box office for current seating options and availability. Parking on Stark Campus is free for visitors, and Kent State Stark’s guidelines will direct you to lot locations and rules. For transit, PARTA and SARTA offer routes that service the North Canton/Canton area and Kent State Stark, making your commute straightforward.

Nearby hotels and dining options provide convenient stays and meals before or after performances. Affiliate partner recommendations include hotels such as Hilton Garden Inn North Canton, Embassy Suites near Akron-Canton Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Canton, and Holiday Inn Belden Village, among others. After you enjoy a show, you’ll find a range of dining choices within a short drive. The theatre has hosted a diverse mix of productions, from Million Dollar Quartet (opening at Kent State Stark in Oct 2022) to The Producers and Matilda, reflecting a tradition of community and university collaboration. If you’re planning a trip, remember: Tickets and seating details are best confirmed through the venue’s box office, while our role is to help you secure your seats and navigate the visit with ease. We’ve got you covered with reliable information and friendly insider guidance.

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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 resident theatre company (Players Guild Theatre) at Kent State Stark; Mary J. Timken Theatre serves as the current performance space.
Capacity/seating chart: Public seating capacity for the Mary J. Timken Theatre is not publicly listed; historical Canton venue (Cultural Center for the Arts) had 416-seat main stage and 139-seat black box. Seating chart not publicly published; please consult box office for exact seating options.
Parking: Stark Campus parking is free for visitors; follow Kent State Stark Parking Information guidelines for lot locations and rules.
Transit: On-campus PARTA bus service (Campus Loop, Allerton, Stadium/Front Campus) and SARTA routes serve the North Canton/Canton area; both systems provide access to Kent State Stark.
Nearby hotels: Several hotels are within a short drive of the campus (e.g., Hilton Garden Inn North Canton, Embassy Suites near the Akron-Canton Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Canton, Holiday Inn Belden Village, etc.).
Notable events hosted: The theatre opened at Kent State Stark with Million Dollar Quartet (Oct 2022); productions include The Producers and Matilda among others; venue has hosted a mix of university and community performances.
Renamed/demolished: The Canton-based Cultural Center for the Arts facility was closed after the move; the Players Guild Theatre is no longer at the downtown Canton site and now operates from Kent State Stark.