Boll Theatre
Boll Theatre
Boll Theatre is recognized as an important performance and event venue for the creative life of the University and the Dayton community. It seats 371 people. Boll Theatre is the only fully technically equipped proscenium theatre at the University of Dayton. The theatre was built in the 1960s, has been renovated several times, and includes a mix of state-of-the-art and traditional equipment.
Boll Theater was named in recognition of Brother Lawrence A. Boll, who has always been first, a religious of the Society of Mary, a gentleman, a scholar, and an inspiration for many younger members of his religious family as well as his students. The theatre was dedicated on April 11th, 1967.
Flexible Programming
As a University asset, the Boll Theatre is used by academic programs, University groups and affiliates and community organizations.
As a performance space, it provides an opportunity for students to actively engage in and experience the transformative power of the performing arts.Â
Additionally, it provides a space for the University and Dayton communities to enjoy and grow in appreciation of the performing arts.Â
Contact information and technical specifications
- For General Inquiries:
Email: KU@udayton.edu
Phone: 937-229-3333 - For Bookings:
Amy Lee
Email: alee01@udayton.edu
Phone: 937-229-3352 - For Technical Guidance:
Matthew J. Evans
Email: mevans1@udayton.edu
Phone: 937-229-3834
For technical questions:
- Email: mevans1@udayton.edu
- Phone: 937-229-3338
Description of this space:
Boll Theatre is available for rent to the entire University of Dayton Community and non-University organizations. Events at Boll Theatre are often booked 8-12 months prior to the performances. The Theatre is staffed by the Boll Theatre Manager and student stage technicians trained in safe stage operations, theatrical lighting, audio, and video production. Boll Theatre is a 371-seat proscenium theatre built in 1960. The stage has several arrangements that can be configured for your event or production. The seating is all on the main floor with no balcony, with a control booth located at the rear of the theatre on the second floor.
Full Technical Specifications (pdf)
Half stage arrangement for Powerpoint presentations
Half stage arrangement for Powerpoint presentations
Half stage arrangement for movies or video production
Half stage arrangement for movies or video production
The half stage arrangement, red curtain closed
The half stage arrangement, red curtain closed
The full stage arrangement
The full stage arrangement
The stage perspective, looking toward the audience
The stage perspective, looking toward the audience
A dance performance by the University of Dayton Dance Ensemble
A dance performance by the University of Dayton Dance Ensemble
A performance by the UD Jazz Band
A performance by the UD Jazz Band
A musical performance presented by the Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program and Department of Music
A musical performance presented by the Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program and Department of Music
The Human Rights Center presents the Romero Human Rights Award
The Human Rights Center presents the Romero Human Rights Award
The Boll Theatre orchestra pit
The Boll Theatre orchestra pit