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About Whatley Center for the Performing Arts
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts (formerly The Jim and Elizabeth Whatley Center for the Performing Arts) sits on the Northeast Texas Community College campus in Mount Pleasant, Texas. With official seating capacity of 570 (some sources list 599 including wheelchair and temporary seating), the venue hosts NTCC’s Heart of the Arts series and a range of visiting performances, from classic plays to musical tributes and family-friendly shows. Whether you’re here for a local theater night or an international touring act, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket access, reliable venue details, and insider tips on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining.
Plan ahead for your visit: use campus parking for Whatley Center (main parking is P6, handicap parking is P1, overflow is P5). A drop-off circle is available for quick access. For seating specifics on a given show, our box office can confirm exact allocations. Nearby hotel options include Hampton Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant, Motel 6 Mount Pleasant, Candlewood Suites Mount Pleasant, and Executive Inn Mount Pleasant. Parking and travel options include Greyhound and FlixBus stops in Mount Pleasant for intercity connections, with no formal local public transit listed. We regularly feature NTCC’s Heart of the Arts season and popular external performances like A Merry Rockin’ Christmas, Neil Diamond tribute (I Am, He Said), The Doo Wop Project, Twelfth Night, and the Mt. Pleasant Community Orchestra. Secure your seats with us for a straightforward, dependable ticket buying experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Northeast Texas Community College, 2886 FM 1735, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455.
- Venue type: The Whatley Center (formally The Jim and Elizabeth Whatley Center for the Performing Arts) on the NTCC campus.
- Capacity: official seating 570; some technical information lists 599 seats (557 regular, 6 wheelchair, plus 36 temporary seats).
- Parking: campus lots; recommended main Whatley Center parking (P6), handicap parking (P1), and overflow (P5); drop-off circle available.
- Seating chart: public seating map not published online; box office can provide seating/arrangement details for shows.
- Transit: intercity options include Greyhound (Mount Pleasant stop at 2204 N Jefferson Ave) and FlixBus; no formal local public transit listed.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant (2504 W Ferguson Rd), Motel 6 Mount Pleasant (2502 W Ferguson Rd), Candlewood Suites Mount Pleasant (2407 S Jefferson Ave), Executive Inn Mount Pleasant (2501 W Ferguson Rd).
- Notable events hosted: NTCC Heart of the Arts season, plus external performances such as A Merry Rockin’ Christmas, Neil Diamond tribute (I Am, He Said), The Doo Wop Project, Twelfth Night, and Mt. Pleasant Community Orchestra.