In the 1920’s, Hollywood was booming. Movies were immensely popular, and motion picture studios were building magnificent theatres all across the country. With a population of about 30,000 in 1927, Mansfield seemed to be an ideal spot for a majestic movie house. And so the Warner Management Company spent $500,000 to build the Ohio Theatre. Today, the renovated and expanded theatre celebrates the imagination in each of us by presenting and producing live performances and symphonic music in a historic venue and to enlighten and enhance lives through education and outreach in the community and beyond. The Renaissance considers itself, first and foremost, a community center.

Emerging Artists Festival

The Emerging Artists Festival each year encourages creativity through collaboration. Playwrights from all over the world submit their works to be chosen for a week-long workshop that culminates in a public reading where audiences are invited to participate in providing feedback to assist in furthering the creative process.  >MORE

Upcoming Programs:

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