In addition to the Premier Health Broadway Series, Victoria Theatre Association also presents the Morris Furniture Co. Family Series; Projects Unlimited Star Attractions; Universal 1 Credit Union VIC150 Music Series; University of Dayton Center for Leadership Speaker Series; National Geographic Live Series sponsored by Subaru of America and Wagner Subaru; Citilites Unwind Series; Cool Films Series; ImPACt; and the Discovery Series, which features curriculum-enhanced live theatre productions for school children.
- Nearly half a million people attended performances and events last year in our facilities.
- We have an economic impact on the region of more than $23 million.
- VTA’s facilities and programs are undeniably recognized in recruiting businesses and top-level talent to the Dayton region.
- More than 81,000 children and adults attended Education & Engagement programs last year.
- More than 26,000 students from 14 counties and 44 school districts experienced live theatre through VTA programs.
Victoria Theatre Association/Arts Center Foundation also owns and operates some of Dayton’s most impressive performance venues, including the historic Victoria Theatre, the state-of-the-art Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, and the Metropolitan Arts Center, which is home to The Loft Theatre. In addition, we operate Citilites at the Schuster Center and The Arts Garage. You can help us secure the vitality and sustainability of these buildings through The Next Stage Campaign.
Incorporated in 1976 as Victory Theatre Association, the organization played a crucial role in saving the Victoria Theatre (then the Victory Theatre) from demolition. The organization purchased the Victory Theatre in 1978 and restored its gilded Victorian beauty. In 1988, the Arts Center Foundation acquired the Victory Theatre from Victory Theatre Association and completed a $17.5 million renovation project. Following the renovation, it was rechristened the Victoria Theatre and Victory Theatre Association became Victoria Theatre Association.
Please take some time to learn even more from our annual Community Reports!
