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# Performances and Events
Join us for fully staged productions, instrumental ensembles, choirs, dance showings, and more in the 2024-25 Performance Season!
**Every year, SMTD offers a vast array of performances in every discipline.** Over 900 student performances take place during the academic year in our celebrated concert halls and theatres, and in our intimate recital halls. Each performance features artists at the beginning of their careers, before they go on to be recognized at the national level in their field. SMTD performances do far more than just provide curricular opportunities to students. They provide invaluable cultural enrichment to the community.
All revenue generated from ticket sales goes toward creating further educational performance opportunities for SMTD students.
## See previous SMTD performances on our YouTube channel!
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#### Looking for tickets to a performance?
Authentic tickets to events held at one of our venues are most often sold by one of two authorized sellers: The ****/**** Ticket Office for UMS, SMTD, and  performances, and the **** for all other performances. Authorized exceptions include community groups like Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, who sell their own tickets, and occasionally Eventbrite or Jotform.
**SMTD assumes no liability for tickets purchased through unauthorized sales channels**, including (but not limited to):  thehillauditorium.com (which is not affiliated with Hill Auditorium in any way), Craigslist, eBay, StubHub, and other secondary market or ticket broker services. **Look carefully at the URL before purchasing, as we’ve seen an increase in activity by ticket resellers.**
Tickets purchased from unauthorized sources may be stolen, counterfeit, or otherwise compromised, and if so, are not valid for event admission. If you are unsure whether a ticket seller has been authorized to sell SMTD tickets, please contact the Ticket Office at 734-764-2538.
## Calendar of Events
The vast majority of the performances presented by SMTD are free and open to the public. This includes instrumental ensembles that range from small chamber groups to 90-piece orchestras and bands, and choirs of many configurations and sizes. Whether you prefer early, classical, or contemporary music, or your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, SMTD offers an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests.
### 2024-25 Performance Calendar Available Now
## Ticketed Performances
A small number of performances produced by SMTD are ticketed, including multiple large-scale, major ensemble concerts in the renowned Hill Auditorium, as well as 10 fully-staged productions and two studio productions featuring our theatre & drama, musical theatre, dance, and opera students. These ticketed productions are on par with professional productions, and often feature guest directors and designers who are currently working as performing arts professionals.
## Performance Opportunities for Students
A wide variety of performance opportunities are available for SMTD students, depending on your major. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music or your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—available for you, including specific opportunities for percussion, piano, and organ & carillon. In theatre & drama, musical theatre, dance, and opera, opportunities abound in both professionally- produced and student-run presentations.
All ensembles at the University of Michigan are open to any Michigan student; most require previous experience and an audition. Some ensembles are designated for non-music students, and are less competitive and time-consuming than those intended for SMTD students.
## Venues
The University is home to a wealth of beloved performance spaces, along with many others within our main buildings—as well as two carillons—providing performers and audiences alike with a variety of venues for performances of every iteration. Here are a few highlights.
### Walgreen Drama Center
The sleek and modern home for musical theatre and theatre & drama students features 100,000 square feet of space and includes the Arthur Miller Theatre, Stamps Auditorium, state-of-the-art classrooms, and studios for design, sound, screen acting, and performance, as well as extensive theatre shops.
### The Earl V. Moore Building
The Earl V. Moore Building is the home to music at Michigan. Built in 1964, with significant additions in 1985 and 2015, the Moore Building houses the School’s musical performance, education, and scholarship departments as well as administrative offices. Performance venues within the Moore Building include the Britton Recital Hall and the McIntosh Theatre.
### Hill Auditorium
Renowned for its magnificent acoustics, Hill Auditorium is one of the world’s great concert halls. Since opening in 1913, Hill has welcomed ensembles, orchestras and speakers from around the world. Hill seats 3,500 and is the largest performance space on campus.
### Power Center for the Performing Arts
This 1,300-seat theatre is primarily used for our dance, musical theatre, theatre, and large-scale opera performances.
### Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
In this 600-seat theatre, many of our smaller, more intimate theatre, musical theatre, dance, and opera productions are held.
## Contact Us
**For questions regarding performance and event tickets:**
**Email:** 
**Phone:** (734) 764-2538
In-Person & Phone Hours
Monday – Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
**For information about Lobby Staff positions:**
**Email:** 
**For ushering and volunteer opportunities,** .
### Maps & Directions
Our performances take place at venues on both North Campus and Central Campus in Ann Arbor.
### Rentals
The following venues are available for rental. Please visit each venue’s page for rental information and policies.
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E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085
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# Attend a Performance or Event
Our audiences catch talented student artists at the beginning of their careers, before they go on to be recognized at the national level in their field, as well as performances by expert faculty and renowned guest artists. We encourage the public to  and make plans to attend!
Read on for helpful information for attendees of SMTD performances and events.
## Audience Guide
### Frequently Asked Questions
## Will I be able to find a seat?
Typically ample seating will be available at our free performances and events. Please be aware that some SMTD performance spaces have a limited capacity, and seats are available to event attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. These venues include:
* At the Moore Building:
  + Hankinson Rehearsal Hall
  + Watkins Lecture Hall
  + McIntosh Theatre
* At Walgreen Drama Center:
  + Towsley Studio
  + Newman Studio
* All Studios in the Dance Building
## Can I bring my baby?
With the exception of the Halloween Concert, children under the age of three will not be admitted into performances. All children, regardless of age, must have their own ticket and must be able to sit quietly in their own seats throughout the performance. Age guidelines will be posted on individual performance pages.
## If I arrive late, can I still get in?
Late seating is not guaranteed, and varies by performance to reduce disruption. Please leave ample time for parking and arrival.
## How will I know if the event is cancelled or if there are any other changes?
Our  is kept as accurate as possible, but is subject to change at any time. Please check back in advance of your planned event to confirm details. In the case of ticketed events, you will be notified of any cancellations.
## Where is the performance located?
Visit our  to find event locations. For ticketed performances, the performance venue is located on your ticket. See below for details on our most common .
## Can I buy parking online?
We do not offer event parking through our office. You must pay for parking at the lot/structure when you arrive. Event parking is payable by credit card only.
## Where can I park?
Parking on the U-M campus is limited, and there may be an event fee assigned or hourly parking fees at the nearest structure/surface lot. Please see our  page for campus parking information as well as public transportation options. Accessible parking is provided in University of Michigan parking structures and surface lots for those with a state-issued disability permit or a U-M handicap verification permit. There are drop-off areas near Hill Auditorium, the Michigan League, and Walgreen Drama Center, and inside the Power Center Fletcher Street parking structure.
### Ticket FAQs
## Do you offer ticket discounts?
**Discounted Student Tickets (students and children age 3+):**
* Student tickets are available in select locations for most performances.
* Limit TWO per college student, one per child or high school student.
* University Students must show valid ID at time of pick-up.
* The box office can not release partial orders containing discounted tickets.
* Student price is listed when available. Please use the listed promo code on the ticketing page to access the student discount.
* When standard tickets are available at or below the student rate, additional student discounts will not be available.
* Most student tickets cannot be mailed. Verified students (students whose IDs have been verified by the box office) may have their tickets mailed if they choose.
* The student discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
**Group Tickets:**
An order of 10 or more tickets to a single performance entitles you to amenities of the Group Sales Program, which may include ticket discounts, waived service fees, payment plans, and advanced purchasing privileges. To place your group order, contact our group sales desk at 734-763-3100 or .
## I lost my tickets. Can I get new ones?
Please call the Ticket Office at 734-764-2538 to have duplicate tickets sent via email or held at Will Call. Duplicate tickets cannot be mailed. If the Ticket Office is closed, please go to the Will Call of the event for assistance.
## I can no longer attend! Can I get a refund?
If you can no longer use your tickets, you may choose to exchange or donate your tickets.
You may exchange your tickets for any future performance of any production within the season. We do not require that you exchange your tickets for another performance of the same production. There is a $5 exchange fee per ticket. Flex Package subscribers may exchange their tickets up to 48 hours in advance with no fee, or up to an hour before the performance; but beginning an hour before the performance, tickets may only be donated.
Alternately, tickets may be returned to the box office as a tax-deductible donation. All donations must be received prior to the performance start time. The revenue generated by your donation will go directly to support future performances, productions, and academic programs.
## I ordered tickets to arrive in the mail. How long will that take?
Tickets are sent in the mail daily. Typically orders arrive 4-5 business days after mailing. Please allow for up to two weeks.
## When can I pick up Will Call tickets?
You can pick up your Will Call tickets beginning an hour before the scheduled performance time at the box office window in the lobby of the venue.
## What do I need to bring to claim my Will Call tickets?
If you are a student you need to bring your student ID. No other identification is needed.
## Accessibility of Venues
All of our ticketed performance venues have barrier-free entrances. Patrons with accessibility or special seating needs should notify the Ticket Office of those needs at the time of ticket purchase. We will make every effort to accommodate special needs brought to our attention at the performance, but we request that these arrangements be made in advance if at all possible.
* *Please Note:* Stairs are required to access the balcony seats in the Power Center, Hill Auditorium, and the Mendelssohn Theater.
Information about accessible entry-points and elevator access in all SMTD buildings is available through the .
**Accessible parking** is provided in University of Michigan parking structures and surface lots for those with a state-issued disability permit or a U-M handicap verification permit. There are drop-off areas near Hill Auditorium and Rackham Auditorium and inside the Power Center structure.
See our  page for more information on free U-M buses, convenient public buses, and taxi options.
## Audience Accommodations
* **Seating spaces** for patrons with mobility disabilities and their companions are located throughout each venue, and ushers are available to assist patrons. Please let the usher know how best to assist you.
  + **Elevator Access**: Elevators are available in Hill Auditorium. Please note that there is no elevator access for balcony seating in the Power Center.
* **Assistive listening devices** are available at all of our ticketed performances. Earphones may be obtained upon arrival. Please ask an usher for assistance.
* **Large-print programs** are available at our fully-staged productions, upon request from an usher. Programs are also posted on our website in advance of each performance.
* **Sign language interpretation**: ASL interpretation is available upon request (3 weeks advance notice to UMS to arrange requested).
**ADA Requests**: Visitors, guests, customers, and members of the public have the opportunity to request accommodations to ensure an accessible University of Michigan experience. Visitors are encouraged to request any accommodations prior to any event or trip. Initial requests should be directed to the event organizer, the venue management, or other customer contact. If visitors require assistance or have additional questions, concerns, experiences, and ideas, they are encouraged to contact the University of Michigan  via the  or by contacting .
## Maps & Directions
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#### North Campus Venues
**Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon Tower** – 1230 Murfin Ave
**Walgreen Drama Center** – 1226 Murfin Ave
Arthur Miller Theatre, Stamps Auditorium and Newman Studio are located within Walgreen.
**Earl V. Moore Building** – 1100 Baits Dr
Home to Britton Recital Hall, McIntosh Theatre, Watkins Lecture Hall, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, Hankinson Rehearsal Hall, and Chip Davis Technology Studio.
**Dance Building** – 1000 Baits Dr
Home to the Dance Performance Studio Theatre.
#### Central Campus Venues
**Hill Auditorium** – 825 N. University Ave
**Burton Memorial Tower** – 881 N. University Ave
**Power Center for the Performing Arts** – 121 N. Fletcher St
**Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre** – Located within the Michigan League, 911 N. University Ave
**Rackham Auditorium** – Located within Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington St
## Questions?