Fess Parker Studio Theatre

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Fess Parker Studio Theatre – up to 130 seats

This black box theatre offers flexible seating arrangements (thrust, in-the-round, etc.), an intimate performance space, and a close connection between the audience and the artist.


The Fess Parker Studio Theatre is available for rental to non-profits, community groups, and campus organizations. Subject to availability: While renting the Fess Parker Studio Theatre, clients may have access to accompanying amenities such as the Green Room, Makeup Room, Dressing Rooms, Mayer Rehearsal Hall, and Mayer Lobby.


If you have further questions regarding venue rentals, please contact Business Manager Tina Sciolla at tsciolla@scu.edu.

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Request the Fess Parker Studio Theatre

December 2025: While we undergo some updates to our rentals system, our Request for Booking form will be closed. We anticipate it being live again at the beginning of February 2026.

  • Campus groups looking for space during Winter Quarter can send an email to tsciolla@scu.edu after the holiday closure.

  • External Clients - please note that we are closed to additional rentals through the end of June 2026. All forms submitted after Feb 1, 2026 will be evaluated with our season calendar.