Can children come to performances?
Ideal ages for our events are elementary school age, 5 and up. Can your child sit still and be quiet in a movie for 2 hours and not get up? (This policy is to ensure a wonderful arts experience for all patrons.) Keep in mind that for ticketed events, each person entering the theater must have a regular price ticket, regardless of age. Also remember to check with the box office for age appropriateness.

May I bring a Camera?
Sorry, copyright laws prohibit photography of any kind at most of our performances. This includes pictures with cell phones.

Someone next to me distracted me during the entire performance, what can I do?
If someone is disruptive please inform an usher, so that we may ask them to step out into the lobby areas.

Where do I park?
Parking is available in lots at either side of the facility. Remember that we are a public university and parking lots fill quickly on weeknights. We recommend you arrive early for performances. We ask that you please be courteous of the police officers that are directing traffic, as they are there to assist you. The Cowan Center also offers valet parking for $10 per car at the door. If you plan on utilizing the valet parking, please arrive around 30 minutes prior to the event.

Attending a Performance
Remember, silence is golden when it comes to cell phones. As a courtesy to performers and those seated around you, please turn off all pagers, watches and alarms, beepers and cell phones prior to the performance. Please refrain from text messaging, photography and videotaping with cell phones or other devices. It isn’t over till it’s over. A quick departure is noticed by everyone in the audience and especially by the performers on stage. Leaving early also means you’ll miss any encores and curtain calls, which provide the most memorable moments in many performances. Please wait until the house lights go up before exiting for your safety and the respect of the performers and other patrons. Thank you for your consideration.

WE LOVE GROUPS!
Groups are especially welcome at the Cowan Center. There’s no better way to reward or thank clients, employees, civic organizations, clubs, religious groups, friends or whomever, than with a show-stopping performance at our venue. Groups of 20 or more get your group together and take advantage of the special discount tickets. Group discounts are available for Series Events at the Cowan Center. Special events offer no discounts. For more information call the box office at 566-7424.