ONU Theatres
BIGGS THEATRE551-seat capacity. Special wheelchair-accessible areas and seats are located on two levels in the Biggs Theatre.
STAMBAUGH STUDIO THEATRE
34 seats per section for a total of 136-seat maximum occupancy.
PARKING
Three paved parking lots are within a short walk from the front entrance. A circular drive to the venue has a canopy for passengers to disembark at the front entrance.
SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Freed Center is wheelchair accessible and has special wheelchair-accessible areas in both theatres. Assisted listening devices are also available to use. When ordering tickets, please specify your needs so they can be accommodated at the event.
THEATRE
Special parking, cutdown curbs, and restroom access make the center convenient for everyone. Call the box office ahead of time and special arrangements will be made for your seating.
CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES
The use of recording equipment and the taking of photographs during a performance is strictly prohibited by law.
FIRE NOTICE
The exit indicated by an exit sign nearest your seat is the shortest route to the outside. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk, not run, to that exit.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Groups of 10 or more are eligible to receive discounts to many of the events listed. Call the box office at 419-772-1900.
Feel free to visit The Inn at Ohio Northern University for dinner or appetizers before the show. Call 419-772-2500 for more information.
TICKET SALES
Public sales begin approximately six weeks prior to each event and can be ordered via phone (419-772-1900), online (FreedCenter.com) or in-person at the box office. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover cards are accepted. Processing fees for all electronic payments are $2 per ticket. Tickets can be mailed for an additional $2 up to two weeks prior to an event.
TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY
Angel for the Arts donors and season subscribers may exchange tickets at no additional charge, and other patrons may exchange for a $1 per ticket fee based on the following conditions:
- Tickets may be exchanged for any performance up until 48 hours prior to the performance for which you hold tickets depending upon availability.
- Tickets may be exchanged for the same show, or another show. However, the box office cannot reimburse if the exchange is for a ticket to a lower priced event.
LOST TICKETS POLICY
We are happy to replace lost or misplaced tickets. Call the box office at 419-772-1900.
PERFORMANCE POLICIES
Cellular phones should be turned off during performances. Most productions are meant for children 10 and up. We urge you to leave small children at home. Please, no babies in arms. Some shows are restricted.
LATECOMERS' POLICY
The house manager may seat latecomers only during times which minimize disruption of a performance. In some cases there will be no seating until intermission. The management accepts no responsibility for inconvenience to latecomers and can make no adjustment because of it.
DIRECTIONS
The Freed Center is located on the beautiful campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio on S.R. 235, halfway between routes 30 and 309. It is 75 miles north of Dayton, 75 miles south of Toledo, and 85 miles northwest of Columbus. See Campus Map.
Freed Center Box Office
Freed Center for the Performing Arts525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-1900
email: freed-center@onu.edu
Hours:
Monday-Friday: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
90 minutes prior to events