Performing / Theaters

Anderson University’s Rainey Fine Arts Center

Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

The Belk Theatre is a flexible, black box space used by the South Carolina School of the Arts. Located on the lower level of the Rainey Fine Arts Center, Belk Theatre can be adapted into any number of configurations including proscenium, thrust, and theatre-in-the-round. It is equipped with permanent catwalks and a lighting/sound booth. Various mainstage productions and theatre laboratory-style classes meet in this space. The Belk Theatre typically seats around 100 people per performance.

Henderson Auditorium is a 1,000-seat facility, servicing the performance needs of Anderson University and the Anderson area. Henderson is home to the AU Playhouse, Department of Music events, University special events such as Christmas First Night, and the President’s Gala. Henderson Auditorium is also the home of the Anderson Senior Follies, an 80-member, senior citizen outreach of Anderson University.

The Rainey Fine Arts Center Box Office phone number is (864) 231-2080. The administrative office phone number is (864) 231-2125.