Wright Auditorium
Wright Auditorium is a multi-use facility operated by ECU’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs. The structure entered service in 1937 and has been renovated twice, most recently in 1981. The College of Fine Arts and Communication is a major tenant, producing series and events including the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series, Arts Smart, Dance@Wright, ECU Symphony Orchestra, Bandorama, the Billy Taylor Jazz Festival and more.
All S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series and Arts Smart seating is reserved.
SRAPAS and Family Fare patrons may purchase single tickets by zone, with price differentiation for prime, standard, value and tweet seats. Refer to the Wright Auditorium SRAPAS seating map for a visual representation. Arts Smart patrons are assigned seating in order of payment receipt.
The auditorium has excellent sightlines at all seating positions for most productions. The orchestra level features no-step access via an elevator located on the south side of the building at the Dowdy Student Stores entrance. The balcony is served by a separate elevator, also on the south side of the building. Please call the Central Ticket Office for ticketing needs 252-328-4788.
All ticket prices include North Carolina sales tax.
Location
212 Wright Circle, Greenville, NC 27858-4353
– Located on Wright Circle near the Trustees Fountain
Driving directions
From Fifth Street, enter campus at the stop light marking Founder’s Drive. Turn left at the stop sign onto Wright Circle.
Parking
- SRAPAS: Parking is available with qualifying Friend’s memberships in dedicated, reserved lots. Beyond these areas, parking enforcement is relaxed. View the map below.
- Arts Smart: Buses leave campus and park offsite. Parking passes are required for cars and are available with ticket orders in advance or from the Parking and Transportation Office (3054 East Tenth Street) on the day of the performance.
- Other CFAC events: Parking enforcement for College of Fine Arts and Communication events is relaxed near the auditorium.
- Non-college events: Check with the event organizer for specific parking instructions.
Site-specific ADA
Assistive listening devices are available from the ticket window in the main lobby, or on request from any usher. The main entrance to the auditorium features a host of stairs. Elevator access to the balcony level is available through the Counseling Center door on the south (brick plaza) side of the building. Balcony use requires the navigation of stairs. Elevator access to the orchestra level, for wheelchair and walker entry, is located at the West entrance. Locate the silver Wright Building sign on the brick plaza. Beyond the double doors is an elevator. The second floor serves the auditorium.
