I’ve recently fallen in love with on-stage performances. It started with a show in Reynold’s Performance Hall in Conway, Arkansas. I was invited by a friend to watch Diavolo, a group who broke the internet from their performance at America’s Got Talent 2017. I usually only get my entertainment from watching movies in the movie theatres and on Netflix. This would be my first “sophisticated” show to watch. I wanted to save myself the embarrassment, so I gathered some information beforehand. Here are some tips you may also find useful when watching at the Reynold’s Performance Hall:
- Do not hesitate to bring a car! Parking is FREE
Directions to the venue (Address: 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway, Arkansas)
- From Little Rock and points south:
- Take I-40 West to Conway.
- Take Exit 129 and then take Exit 129B.
- Curl around and go up & over I-40.
- Follow Dave Ward Drive (Highway 286) West 4.5 miles.
- Go to Donaghey Avenue; 5th stop light from Interstate.
- Turn right on Donaghey Avenue. (big UCA sign).
- Go 1/2 mile and turn left on Beatrice Powell Drive.
- From Highway 65 North:
- Follow Highway 65 South into Conway.
- Pass Interstate 40.
- Go to first stop light past I-40 on Highway 65B.
- Turn right onto Donaghey Avenue at light.
- Follow Donaghey Avenue 4 miles to UCA Campus.
- Pass Bruce Street and Papa John’s Pizza.
- Go to fourth campus entrance past Bruce.
- Turn right on Beatrice Powell Drive.
- From Russellville and points north:
- Take I-40 East to Conway.
- Take Exit 129.
- Veer right and go west on Dave Ward Drive 4.5 miles.
- Go to Donaghey Avenue, 5th stop light from Interstate.
- Turn right on Donaghey Avenue (big UCA sign).
- Go ½ mile and turn left on Beatrice Powell Drive.
- No Concessions onsite
Eat before you go! There are a couple of restaurants and cafes nearby. Only water fountains are available in the Reynolds Performance Hall so make sure to fill your stomachs before the show!
- Seating Capacity and Accessibility
The performance hall has 1200 seats with 8 ADA accessible seats at various locations. If you need ADA access, I suggest you go earlier to find a better parking spot.
The venue showcases regular performances by the Conway Symphony Orchestra and the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. It also features concerts from touring celebrities and orchestras, Broadway shows and the like. For those who cannot get enough of on-stage performances, season passes are available.
There are a couple of other things you have to know that involves etiquette. Check if there is a dress decorum. You don’t want to be the only one wearing flip flops and shorts to an orchestra concert, do you? Be on time. Most shows close the doors at the start of the show and you will have to wait until a part of the show finishes. Keep your voice down. Unless you’re shouting “Bravo!” it would be good to whisper if you need to talk to your companions. Do not use or at least limit your usage of electronic devices. It is very distracting for a performer to see lights flashing against their eyes. Lastly, ENJOY THE SHOW AND GIVE THE PERFORMERS SOME LOVE!
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