Downtown Erie Theater and Performing Arts Center

PACA - Erie's Performing Arts Collective Alliance - is an uncommon non-profit. Our mission has been to create a self-sustaining and taxpaying arts and education-based public entity in our community, and we are succeeding. In six short years, thanks to community-wide support, PACA has become a unique hybrid that not only supports the entrepreneurial efforts of emerging artists and produces award-winning theatre, but is also revitalizing a historic downtown property and bringing labor and tourism dollars into the heart of the city.

PACA's home, the historic Meyer building in downtown Erie, is home to 35 artist-tenants, including sculptors, photographers, painters, craftsmen, and musicians of all types.

All of this comes together in an architecturally significant 120-year-old building on its way to being on the National Register of Historic places. The massive improvements are a full-time job, and the work has not gone unnoticed. PACA was recognized with this year's Preservation Erie Award for their efforts.

UPCOMING THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Long Day's Journey Into the Night
By Eugene O'Neil
Directed by J.D. Mizikowski
March 8-23, 2024

Decision Height
By Meredith Dayna Levi
Directed by Lisa Simonian
April 19-May 5, 2024

Getting Out
By Marsha Norman
Directed by Betsy Butoryak
May 31-June 16, 2023

SPECIAL EVENTS

Closer Than Ever
Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.
Directed by Craig Schneider
July 12, 13, 14, 2024

Inside the PACA Building

Erie Clayspace
Erie ClaySpace
Pottery/Ceramics Studio & Classroom
3N
City Gallery
Art Gallery
1503
Michael Tkach
Fine Art Photography
Rick Klein
Rick Klein Photography
Portraits / Theater & Dance / Headshots
Kenny Sturm
Kenny Sturm Photography
Photography
2N3
Rachel Wilson
Paintology
Painting Classes and Team Building Events
3N3
(814) 636-7044
Daniel J Ambrose
Daniel's Marble Marvels
Hot Glass
3NB
Joseph Popp
Joseph Allen Popp's Frameworks
Art Framing and Fine Art Handling
3S7
Aaron Davis
Greyscape Laboratories
Electronic Music / Electronic / Synthesizer Circuit Creation
3N6

Thank you to our PACA THEATRE Sponsors

Erie Arts and Culture - The Erie Community Foundation - ECGRA - Erie Insurance - Erie Reader

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 7, 2024
Live original music at PACA! Join the live studio audience or watch online. Free admission!

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Offering shows year-round, be sure to make any date a night to remember with dinner and a show at PACA. With extraordinary performances and breathtaking sets, we strive to make your theatrical experience something you'll always remember.

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