RCT's professional theatre season showcases the talent of professional actors, designers, and creatives from Northeast Ohio and Beyond. RCT holds agreements with labor unions and pays artists over 18 for their work.
Welcome to the Theatre Institute at Rubber City Theatre! This program is for students between the ages of 6-14. We are delighted to have you come join us at Guzzetta Hall at The University of Akron. Our Youth theatre performance workshops and classes are part of the bigger Arts Academy at The University Akron -- a one stop shop for arts education!
RCT's Teen Takeover, under the direction of our Producing Director, allows teen students to explore and take the lead in directing, designing, and acting. This program is geared for students between the ages of 13-18.
Upcoming Events
Box Office Phone: 330-227-4787
Box office times vary - we will work to return your call within 24-48 hours. Box Office is open 1 hour before advertised show times.
As of Fall 2023, all parking lots are now under the management of UAkron Park.
Parking can be paid in all lots via QR code. Please note, if you do not pay for parking, you will receive a ticket. Current Rate is $2.00 per Hour. City Meters (black meters) on nearby streets remain free for Evenings and Weekends.
Our Ticket/Refund Policy is as follows:
Refusal of Service
Rubber City Theatre works very hard to accommodate all of its patrons and strives to give each patron the best experience possible. If you are found to be demonstrating excessive rudeness (ie; using profanity towards staff, harassing/ heckling the staff, threatening the health and well being of a staff member or other patrons, or any other behavior deemed unruly by an RCT employee) we reserve the right to remove you from the premises with no refund.
Unused Tickets
Rubber City Theatre will not issue a refund for unused or unwanted tickets.
Inclement Weather
Rubber City Theatre will not issue a refund for inclement weather.
Technology Use During Performances
The use of cell phones or other technology deemed distracting or disruptive may not be used during a performance. Patrons found using these items may be removed without refund.
Holds
We do not “hold”/reserve tickets.
Waitlist
We do not keep a waitlist. If you arrive and wish to remain at the box office for any unclaimed tickets, you may do so.
Unclaimed Tickets
Any unclaimed tickets after 15 minutes of curtain will be resold at the discretion of the box office/house manager.