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About Taylor Little Theatre at Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
Nestled on the Mercyhurst University campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Taylor Little Theatre is the intimate heart of the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center (MDAPAC). With a capacity of 210 seats, this on-campus theatre is frequently described as a black-box style space that provides a close, immersive experience. Opened in 1996, MDAPAC welcomes a diverse lineup of performances, from student productions such as As You Like It and Little Women to visiting artists and ensembles like Yamato, Maria Schneider, Paquito D'Rivera, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Whether you’re catching a campus production or a touring performance, we’ve got you covered for finding the best seats, parking, and nearby comforts in Erie.
Planning your visit to the Taylor Little Theatre or MDAPAC? Secure your seats early, and take advantage of free campus parking. Erie’s EMTA fixed-route buses service the area, with routes like 27 traveling toward E 38th Street and nearby corridors. When you’re ready to unwind, explore nearby hotels such as Red Roof Plus+ Inn Erie, Avalon Hotel & Conference Center, and Clarion Pointe Erie, all convenient to the Mercyhurst campus and I-90. For dining after the show, there are several nearby options that pair well with an evening of culture. As always, we’re here to help you find the right tickets, seats, and accommodations with no hassles.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546.
- MDAPAC capacity: 792 seats (816 total with 24 box seats); MDAPAC opened in 1996.
- Taylor Little Theatre capacity: 210 seats; described as the intimate on-campus theatre (often cited as a black-box in sources).
- Seating charts: Mary D'Angelo PAC Seating Chart PDF and Taylor Little Theatre Seating Chart PDF available online.
- Parking: Free parking available in all campus lots.
- Transit: Erie EMTA fixed-route buses serve the campus; near Mercyhurst, routes include 27 (State Street to E 38th St near Old French Rd) and other routes; see EMTA schedules for current service.
- Nearby hotels: Red Roof Plus+ Inn Erie, Avalon Hotel & Conference Center, Clarion Pointe Erie (near I-90 Exit 27) are commonly listed as nearby options.
- Notable events: MDAPAC and Taylor Little Theatre have hosted artists and productions such as As You Like It and Little Women (Mercyhurst Theatre Program), and notable visiting artists/ensembles (e.g., Yamato, Maria Schneider, Paquito D'Rivera, Paul Taylor Dance Company).
- Status: No reports of demolition or renaming; venues are active on the Mercyhurst campus.