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Neel Performing Arts Center
Neel Performing Arts CenterSince 1966, the Neel Performing Arts Center has served as a cultural center for Manatee and Sarasota counties hosting both college and community sponsored events. Newly remodeled in 1999, the auditorium features a 65- by 40- foot stage, seating for 837, as well as wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms. The magnificent Elizabeth M. Eaton Memorial Pipe Organ, a 50-rank, 3-manual instrument built by master craftsman Charles McManis, was rededicated in October, 2000. Located on the west side of the building is the new David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre, the new home of Studio 84 Productions, the MCC student theatre company.
Seating ChartThe Neel Performing Arts Center has two side aisles and a seating capacity of 837.
Community EventsAll tickets for community-sponsored events are handled by the producing organizations and are not delivered to the Neel Box Office until one hour before the performance. Each producing organization’s box office number is available by calling the Neel Performing Arts Center Box Office one month prior to the event.
Ticket InformationTickets for the college events are available ten days in advance at the Neel Performing Arts Center Box Office weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and one hour in advance of each performance. Most MCC Music events feature "open seating". MCC Theatre events have reserved seating. For more information, please call 941-752-5252. Schedule is subject to change.
Rental InformationThe Neel Performing Arts Center is available for rental to community organizations. For more information, please e-mail James Thaggard, box office manager, or call the box office at 941-752-5252.
Neel Performing Arts Center StaffYou may contact the Neel Performing Arts Center staff at the telephone or e-mail addresses listed below, or by regular mail addressed to:
Manatee Community College Neel Performing Arts Center 5840 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 Kenneth Erickson, Auditorium Manager James Thaggard, Box Office Manager Andrew Bogol, Auditorium Support Specialist Jan Van Wart, Auditorium Support Specialist
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