The Mission of Averitt Center for the Arts is to provide quality arts opportunities for our community and serve as a centerpiece for a vibrant historic downtown. It is housed in the 1891 Bank of Statesboro building; the bank closed in 1932 and the City of Statesboro eventually bought it in 1997 to house the David H. Averitt Center for the Arts. The former Georgia Theater building is now the Emma Kelly Theater. Today the arts center stages theater, musical and dance performances and other events.
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In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the distinguish playwright Tennessee Williams, the Averitt STARS bring The Glass Menagerie to the Emma Kelly Theater. The Glass Menagerie is the dramatic story of the Wingfield family, who are struggling to create a happy life.

Renowned American Jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer and educator Jon Faddis entered the professional music scene at age 18, known for his ability to mirror the sound of icon and personal mentor, Dizzy Gillespie.

Renowned American Jazz trumpet player, Jon Faddis, will perform for one night only with the Georgia Southern University Jazz Band,

A chance for filmmakers and film-lovers alike to enjoy a night full of fun!

Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy comes to Statesboro as Georgia Southern University student organizations Theatre South and Alpha Si Omega present their annual student production.

This classic story of a young orphan girl inspired by the popular comic strip Little Orphan Annie was such a hit that it ran for a record breaking 6 years on Broadway receiving a Tony Award for Best Musical.