Arena Dinner Theatre

Our Story

Arena Dinner Theatre was established in January 1974 in response to budget cuts affecting the Fort Wayne Parks Department. Originally known as Fort Wayne Theatre Workshop, it became the only theatre in the city performing regularly in the round. After funding was eliminated, dedicated board members sought a new location and funding to continue operations as a separate nonprofit entity. The theatre opened in the Anthony Wayne Ballroom, where it thrived for ten years before moving multiple times. In 1995, it found a permanent home in the historic West Central Neighborhood, providing acting, directing, management, and production opportunities for both professional and amateur theatre enthusiasts.

Impact

Arena Dinner Theatre has successfully maintained its operations as the only full-time dinner theatre in Fort Wayne, enriching the community's cultural landscape.

Why Donate?

Your donation to Arena Dinner Theatre helps sustain the arts in Fort Wayne, supports the maintenance and upgrading of their historic building, and ensures that the community continues to have access to quality theatrical performances.

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Support the vibrant arts scene in Fort Wayne by donating today! Your contribution, whether in cryptocurrency or cash, makes a significant impact on the future of local theatre.