Facilities

The Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), which was recently extensively renovated and expanded, houses the Departments of Theatre and Dance and Music, as well as Buchanan Center Special Events and Fine Arts Outreach.

The BCPA boasts some of the best-equipped and finest small performing arts venues and support facilities in the Rocky Mountain region, including:

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Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Venues

BCPA Theatre and Dance Performing Venues include the Main Stage, the Thrust Theatre, and the Studio Theatre.

 

Photo of Main Stage
Photo of Main lobby

The Main Lobby is located between the Main Stage and Concert Hall and serves both venues.

Photo of the Thrust Theatre

The Thrust Theatre Lobby is located just north of the new main east entrance to the BCPA and  serves the Thrust Theatre and the Recital Hall.

Photo of the Studio Theatre Lobby

The Studio Theatre Lobby is located at the base of the stairs from the Main Lobby, directly in front of the Studio Theatre.  The Studio Theatre Lobby and venue are ADA accessible from an elevator adjacent to the Department of Music west entrance.

Photo of Encore Cafe

Located in the Buchanan Center for Performing Arts, Encore Café serves Starbucks Coffee, as well as a variety of fresh pastries from our Rolling Mill Bakery at Washakie. Encore sells packaged sushi, sandwiches and salads, including some items made specially for the café. All food items are made fresh daily. Bottled drinks are also available.