• 3.1: Opera Overtures

• Current page is 3.2: How To Go

• 3.3: In-School Education Programs
• 3.4: Artist-in-Residence Training Program
• 3.5: Art & Arias

How To Go

This section is designed as a resource for everyone from the most well read opera scholar to the opera patron preparing for their first visit. Get the most out of your visit to Dayton Opera!

Directions
All performances are at the Schuster Center, located at 2nd and Main Sts. in Downtown Dayton.

From I-75: Take the First Street exit, follow east to Ludlow Street. Turn right. The Schuster Center occupies the entire block between Ludlow and Main Street, along Second Street. There is an entrance on Ludlow at Second.

From US-35: Take the Main Street (Rt. 48) exit, follow Main Street north to Second Street. The Schuster Center occupies the entire block between Ludlow and Main Street, along Second Street.

Parking
Close, secure parking is available at the 2nd and Ludlow parking garage for $7.
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Food & Drink
Enjoy your opera experience even more by visiting Downtown Restaurants for dinner and drinks before or after the show.
Citilites: Restaurant and bar with a fixed price dinner menu located in the Schuster Center. Reservations are recommended. Call 937-222-0623.
Uno’s Chicago Grill: Casual restaurant and bar with Chicago-style pizza.
Polo Grille at the DoubleTree: American fare, just one block from the Schuster Center.
More Downtown dining options

Opera Basics
Every gathering place has its traditions, so here are some of ours! Remember to check out what’s happening before the performances—we often have pre-show entertainment and informative talks to help you have the best experience at Dayton Opera.

What to wear
When you attend Dayton Opera, you’ll see everything from tuxes to jeans, but most people wear something in between. In short, whether you want to dress up for a fancy night or wear something a little more casual, you’ll feel at home.

Don’t be late!
Because of safety concerns and to be courteous to other patrons, we do not allow seating after the performance has started. Be sure to allow enough time to park and find your seat. If you are late, you can always watch the performance in the lobby on flat panel monitors until ushers can seat you and appropriate time.

When to clap
Opera-goers show the love! If you haven’t been to an opera before, follow the crowd. They usually applaud after a great solo (aria) or chorus, or whenever the spirit moves them. You might even hear some impassioned “bravo’s” after an especially great aria.

Cell phones and pagers
For everyone’s sake, turn them off! If you are a professional on call, please check your phone or pager and register your seat location with the house manager before the performance. Leave this number for those who may need to reach you: 937.225.3503 X1.

Accessibility
The Schuster Center is a completely handicapped-accessible building. We also offer services like large-print programs and audio description for the visually impaired.

Related Links
Still looking for even more information about opera? These are some websites we suggest that cover everything from other opera companies to opera resources to opera fan websites.