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About W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre At Miami University
The W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre, housed in the Center for Performing Arts at Miami University, is a flexible black-box venue known as Studio 88. With seating configurations typically ranging from 90 to 115 seats (the Studio 88 seating chart lists 113 seats), the space is used for MUT productions and innovative theatre by SecondStage entries. Located at 420 South Patterson Ave in Oxford, Ohio, this intimate venue offers a close-up, immersive experience for audiences while maintaining practical access and support services.
Whether you're a local patron or visiting for a production like Antigone (2024) or By The Way, Meet Vera Stark (2026), we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth night out.
As a university space, the W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre emphasizes accessibility and convenience. On-campus parking is available in the CPA West lot, with a loading dock on Patterson Drive and accessible parking nearby. Campus transit options, including BCRTA University O routes (free) and ADA services, provide easy access around Oxford. Note that Amtrak does not serve Oxford, so plan ground travel accordingly. For visitors seeking a comfortable stay or a bite to eat before or after a show, we highlight affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners near campus, along with other nearby options to fit your plans. The venue remains a dynamic home for Miami University productions, with space integrity preserved as Studio 88, continuing to host performances under the W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre name.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Center for Performing Arts, 420 South Patterson Ave, Oxford, OH 45056.
- Venue type: Black-box/flexible theatre (Studio 88) operated as the W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre.
- Seating capacity: roughly 90–115 depending on configuration; Studio 88 seating chart lists 113 seats.
- Parking: on-campus parking in the CPA West lot; loading dock on Patterson Drive; accessible parking nearby.
- Transit: campus transit options include BCRTA University O routes (free) and ADA services; Amtrak does not serve Oxford.
- Nearby hotels: The Marcum Hotel & Conference Center (on campus, 55 rooms); Butler Inn (historic motel in Oxford); other options include Oxford Inn nearby.
- Notable events hosted: MUT productions and SecondStage entries; examples include Antigone (2024) and productions like By The Way, Meet Vera Stark (2026).
- Renamed/demolished: no demolition; space remains Studio 88, formally W. Paul Zimmerman Experimental Theatre.