Our Facilities - Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

Varner Hall, located at the southeast corner of the main campus, is the center of performing arts at Oakland University. MTD facilities within Varner Hall include:

Varner Recital Hall
Varner Studio Theatre
Varner Laboratory Theatre
composition studio
teaching studios
practice rooms
rehearsal rooms
resource/computer room

Varner Recital Hall

Varner Recital Hall can seat up to 425 people, including 10 handicap/wheelchair seats. The Studio Theatre capacity and seating chart varies by performance, ranging between 90-150 people.

Rentals
To rent any of the MTD facilities or equipment, email mtdroom@oakland.edu.

Handicap Accessibility
Varner Hall’s performance facilities can accommodate special needs on a limited basis. Handicap accessible restrooms are located on the second floor. These are easily accessed from Varner Recital Hall’s upper level seating or from the first floor and Studio Theatre, via the elevators at the Varner Recital Hall entrance to Varner Hall. For your convenience, we recommend using the elevators near the "Varner Recital Hall" entrance (parking lot 26) when attending performances at Varner Recital Hall.

Please contact the Box Office at (248) 370-4578 in advance of the performance you wish to attend for information and special assistance.

Parking
Free parking is available in several lots adjacent to Varner Hall, including lots 36, 26 and 24. For more information on parking on OU’s campus, see the parking page.

Facility, Services and Equipment Rental
MTD's Varner Hall facilities and equipment are available to rent. To request the use of any MTD facility and/or personnel, submit the Scheduling Form to the Office of Scheduling, 203 Varner Hall. To request MTD services and equipment, submit the Services and Equipment Request Form to the Office of Scheduling, 203 Varner Hall.

Lockers
Lockers are available for students on the first floor of Varner Hall. To obtain a locker see the departmental secretary in 207 Varner Hall.

MTD Technology and Resource Lab
Click here for information about the MTD lab.