Policies

SECURITY/BUILDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Creating a safe and secure environment for all of our guests and employees is a high priority at the CPA. It is our responsibility to make sure the people who spend time at this facility are safe and secure. We will take the necessary measures to provide a pleasurable and safe environment at all times.

PARKING

Parking at the CPA is free. Spaces are located to the east and the south of the facility, just off of the 34th Street/Union Hills Rd. entrance. Spaces for disabled drivers are available near the east side entrance into the CPA.

SMOKING POLICY

All Maricopa Community College properties are non-smoking facilities, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices.

SOLICITATION/VENDING

The CPA does not permit unauthorized soliciting or collecting of contributions, vending, distribution of flyers or other promotional/advertising materials on the premises.

TICKET POLICY

A valid ticket for the event is required for admittance unless otherwise indicated. Children two years or older must have a ticket for admittance unless otherwise stated. Children under two can sit on a parent’s lap.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL

No Refunds, Exchanges are permitted with a $2 exchange fee.

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

The Center accepts cash, personal checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Refunds are offered for canceled performances only. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

LATECOMER SEATING POLICY

Patrons arriving after a performance has begun may be asked to wait in the lobby. At the appropriate time, latecomers will be escorted to the back of the house and sit in the designated seats for latecomers.

REFRESHMENTS

Concessions are available in the lobby prior to curtain and during the intermission.

RENTALS

The Center for the Performing Arts is currently unavailable for rental to organizations outside the Maricopa Community College District. Please contact Center Coordinator Dr. Christopher Scinto for further information at 602-787-6686

LOST AND FOUND

Please report a lost item to one of our ushers or to the CPA BOX Office . To learn if a lost item has been found call 602-787-7738 the day after the event.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES

The use of cameras and other audio and video recording devices is strictly prohibited.

ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES

The CPA is equipped with an in-house transmission system for use by patrons with partial hearing or limited range of hearing. Headsets are available (free of charge) before every performance from the Box Office. A driver’s license is held as a form of deposit.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Eight wheelchair places are available at every performance. Contact the Center’s Box Office at 602-787-7738 to reserve a place. Patrons arriving at the Center requiring special seating should notify the Box Office upon arrival.

INTERPRETER

Must be requested in advance, 2 weeks prior to the performance.