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About Vassar College Martel Theatre

Martel Theatre is a classic proscenium theater housed within the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film at Vassar College. With a seating capacity of approximately 330, the space features orchestra seating, a balcony, and side parterres, offering an intimate yet expansive setting for dramas, musicals, and readings. Whether you’re a local arts lover or visiting for a campus performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.

As a hub for student productions and development readings, Martel Theatre hosts a range of performances from dramatic works to concert readings. The venue sits at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY, within easy reach of campus amenities and community services. Use this guide to secure your seats, plan your visit, and enjoy the full Martel Theatre experience without the fuss.

Parking on campus is available in designated lots, with visitor spaces on Raymond Avenue. Public transit options include the L bus from Poughkeepsie train station, which stops near Collegeview/Raymond Avenue for a short walk to the theater. Nearby lodging includes The Heartwood at Vassar (165 College Ave) for convenient on-campus lodging, along with other hotels in Poughkeepsie like Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie. When planning your trip, consider our affiliate hotel and restaurant partners for comfortable stays and easy dining before or after performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 330 seats (or 325–330 reported in various references) with orchestra seating, balcony, and side parterres.
  • Address: 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604.
  • Venue type: Proscenium theater inside the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film; used for dramas and musicals; part of Vassar’s drama facilities.
  • Seating chart: Vassar’s productions pages note a seating chart for Martel Theater; the space is described with a balcony and parterres, indicating a fixed seating configuration.
  • Parking: On-campus parking exists; Main Campus includes the Vogelstein Center; visitor parking is available at campus lots and on Raymond Avenue; campus safety details restrictions and designated visitor spaces.
  • Transit: From Poughkeepsie train station, take the L bus to Vassar; alight at Collegeview/Raymond Avenue and walk along Raymond to the center.
  • Nearby hotels: On-campus lodging option The Heartwood at Vassar (165 College Ave) plus nearby hotels in Poughkeepsie (e.g., Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie; other options listed by Vassar).
  • Notable events hosted: The Martel space hosts student productions and readings; examples include Rain (Workshop Reading, 2015), Bright Star (Concert Reading, 2013), Jerry Christmas (Developmental Production, 2006).
  • Renaming/demolition: The theater is within the historic Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film; the center was renamed Vogelstein Center in 2006 (formerly the Center for Drama and Film). Martel Theater remains active.