Harlem’s Premiere Performing Arts Center
The City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) is a cultural hub that builds a sense of community both within the school and its surrounding neighborhood, while inspiring creativity and diversity.
It hosts an ambitious, year-round calendar of events at The City College of New York’s performing arts center, Aaron Davis Hall. CCCA’s mission is to maintain a world-class creative arts center, elevating the profile of Aaron Davis Hall in the greater New York area, and connecting the College to the surrounding community through the arts.
Aaron Davis Hall, now under the auspices of The City College Center for the Arts, is the focal point of this creative revitalization.
Aaron Davis Hall has been the site of brilliant theatrical, musical and dance programs for more than four decades. For more than four decades, Aaron Davis Hall has showcased an array of brilliant programming including dance, concerts, film screenings, and stage performance. The first major performing arts facility of its kind north of Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall serves as an important cultural resource not only for the College but for all New Yorkers. The Hall provides space for rehearsals, technical run-throughs, fund raising events, graduations, lectures and meetings. In addition, the facilities attract major production work including television, still photography, film, video and radio.
ADH Gallery | Lobby
A tri-level space including exhibition panels and track lighting. The lobby area is suitable for almost any hanging exhibit, sculptural art, video display or program reception.
Marian Anderson Theatre
A proscenium designed space, provides the perfect setting for any fully-staged production. This space seats up to 630 within its orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony. The production facilities afford the latest in digital lighting systems, film projection equipment and advanced sound technology.
Theatre B
A “black box” designed space, provides a more intimate setting, with a full grid for hanging lights and scenery. The theatre has a capacity of 267 with flexible seating configurations that can be tailored to the production’s needs. Our control booth allows for creative usage of light and sound. This dramatic space, adjacent to Marian Anderson, is also ideal for pre and post-performance receptions.
Studio C
A workshop and rehearsal space, provides a sprung floor and track lighting. Easily accommodating up to 75 people, this is the perfect for workshops, small rehearsals, and small receptions.
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