Opened in 2004, the newly renamed Michael A. Hughes Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art facility that features The Rice Theater, the Lise Hicklin Black Box Theater, a dedicated art gallery, and studio spaces our faculty uses to offer a variety of arts and music classes.
The 24,000 square foot facility is one of the top performance and rehearsal facilities in the region and offers dedicated spaces for music, drama, and fine arts that are professionally equipped to encourage creativity and maximize the student experience.
At the heart of the complex is The Rice Theater. This 355-seat auditorium includes the main stage with a 24x26 performance area.