Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts

The Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, located at 1110 W Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063, is a dual-purpose facility designed to serve Mansfield ISD students, staff, and the surrounding community. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Banquet/Meeting Space: The facility features a large banquet area that can seat up to 500 people when fully opened. This space can be divided into up to six separate breakout rooms, making it ideal for conferences and meetings of various sizes.

• Professional Development Center: This area houses a large banquet area and can be divided into multiple breakout rooms, providing flexibility for different types of events and presentations.

• U-shaped Computer Labs: The venue includes three U-shaped computer labs designed for technology presentations and trainings. Each lab can accommodate up to 30 people, making it suitable for smaller group meetings and workshops.

Event Facilities

• Performance Hall: The performance hall is a premier auditorium with a Meyer Sound Constellation system for superior acoustical experience. It can be divided into three separate event venues:

• Center Section: This section includes the orchestra, parterre, and mezzanine levels and can seat approximately 4,200 people for full stage productions.
• Side Lecture Halls: Two side lecture halls can be closed off from the main auditorium for smaller presentations. Each lecture hall has theater seating for 640 people.
• Additional Seating: An additional 540 seats can be added on the stage, increasing the total seating capacity to 5,500.

Services

• Audio/Visual Capabilities: The facility is equipped with advanced audio/video and lighting systems designed to enhance the audience experience during various productions and presentations.

• Hearing Assistance Devices: The center may offer hearing assistance devices and sign language interpreters for larger events, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.

• Parking: The venue offers 2,000 parking spaces, including designated handicap parking spots and a front drop-off area with a handicap ramp.

• Accessibility: The center has wheelchair-accessible seats located throughout the venue, with one companion allowed per wheelchair seat.

The Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts is well-equipped to handle a variety of events, from large-scale productions to smaller meetings and conferences, providing a versatile and accessible space for all needs.