South Coast Repertory First-Timers' Guide

Welcome

Be part of the story at South Coast Repertory—Orange County’s Tony Award-winning theatre. Every production is created on site by world-class artists, exclusively for our audiences.

SCR offers an intimate theatre experience with two beautiful spaces:
Segerstrom Stage – 507 seats
Julianne Argyros Stage – 336 seats

Whether this is your first visit or you’re returning after a few years away, this guide makes planning your experience easy and stress-free.

Make It a Night Out

Make an evening (or weekend) of it—dining, drinks and hotels are steps away.

Pre-Theatre Dining
Enhance your theatre experience by exploring the diverse selection of restaurants within walking distance. Subscribers also enjoy a general slate of discounts at local restaurants.

Playwrights Bar & Concessions

Arrive early and enjoy a drink at the Playwrights Bar or a light snack from our concessions. Take in the atmosphere and enjoy conversation on Ela’s Terrace before the show begins.

Skip the intermission lines—order your beverage before the show at the Playwrights Bar.

Please note: Drinks with lids are welcome in the theatre. Food is not permitted. For performances without an intermission, we recommend ordering before curtain time.

Plan Your Visit

Location
Emmes/Benson Theatre Center
655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus bridge across from South Coast Plaza).

Parking
The most convenient parking is in the structure located off Bristol and Town Center Drive. Event parking is $15, payable upon entry to the attendant. Non-event hourly rates apply at other times; automated pay stations accept credit cards. Short-term (10-minute) Box Office parking is available in the circle drive on Town Center Drive. SCR does not own or operate the parking structures; rates are subject to change.

Arrival Tip
Plan to arrive 30–45 minutes before curtain to allow time to park, pick up or scan tickets and find your seats.

Box Office Hours
Closed on Mondays. Tuesday through Sunday: Noon to show time on performance days, noon to 6 p.m. on non-performance days.
Ticket Services: (714) 708-5555
Email: [email protected]
FAQs, directions, restaurants, accessibility resources and more are available online.

At the Theatre: What to Expect

Tickets
Tickets can be held at Will Call, printed at home or delivered to your digital wallet for easy access.

Exchanges
Advance exchanges may be available (fees and price differences may apply; comparable seating is not guaranteed). If you cannot attend, you may also donate your tickets back to SCR for a tax deduction.

Late Seating
Latecomers are seated at an appropriate break, at staff discretion; you may be held in the lobby until then. Please arrive early.

Phones & Photography
You may photograph the stage before the show, at intermission or after. No photography, video or audio recording is permitted during the performance. Please silence devices.

Accessibility & Inclusion
SCR welcomes all patrons. We’re committed to making your visit comfortable. Learn more about our accessibility services or call Ticket Services at (714) 708-5555.