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About Proscenium Thrust - Performance Place

Proscenium Thrust sits within Alex Ewing Performance Place at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, NC. This campus venue houses three distinct theatres—Gerald Freedman Theatre, Patrons Theatre, and Catawba Theatre—each offering a unique stage experience, from thrust-stage intimacy to arena-style seating. Whether you’re catching a student showcase, a professional collaboration, or a weekend performance, we’ve got you covered with clear tickets, venue details, and easy access to parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining.

Located at 1533 South Main St., Winston-Salem, Proscenium Thrust is part of a vibrant arts campus that’s been rebranded in honor of Alex Ewing’s gift (2016). If you’re driving, campus parking is available via the Freedman/Freeman and Patrons Theatre resources. For public transit, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) and Clark Campbell Transfer Center provide convenient options downtown. After the show, take advantage of nearby hotels like Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown and Hotel Indigo, along with a curated selection of local dining that our affiliate partners frequently recommend. Secure your seats with us—reliable, straightforward, and ready when you are.

Venues within Performance Place:

  • Gerald Freedman Theatre — 368 seats, thrust-stage space with seating surrounding three sides; ideal for immersive performances.
  • Patrons Theatre — approximately 100 seats, main-floor with risers; intimate, up-close experience.
  • Catawba Theatre — ~200 seats, arena theatre with a flexible small stage.

When you explore show options, remember to verify the date and format. If a performance is RESCHEDULED from a previous date, we’ll note it clearly as RESCHEDULED from %original_date%. For events with a Date to be announced, you’ll see Date to be announced. Each date is treated as its own standalone experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Alex Ewing Performance Place, 1533 South Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2738.
  • The three theatres within Performance Place: Gerald Freedman Theatre (368 seats, proscenium thrust), Patrons Theatre (approximately 100 seats), Catawba Theatre (approximately 200 seats).
  • Gerald Freedman Theatre is a thrust-stage space, surrounded on three sides by seating.
  • Patrons Theatre seats are on the main floor with risers, designed for intimate performances.
  • Catawba Theatre is an arena theatre with a flexible small stage and 200 seats.
  • Performance Place is part of UNCSA; renamed in 2016 to Alex Ewing Performance Place after a major gift from Alex Ewing.
  • Parking options exist on campus via the Freedman/Freeman and Patrons Theatre parking resources; see venue pages for details.
  • Transit access includes Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) and Clark Campbell Transfer Center downtown.
  • Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (640 West Fourth Street) and Hotel Indigo (104 West Fourth Street).