Ohio Valley Summer Theater

The Adventure…
Established in 1951 as a university/community partnership, OVST has specialized in summertime productions the entire family can enjoy. Ohio Valley Summer Theater is now expanding its offerings into the early spring and holiday months with special performances at the new ARTS/West facility. Whether during the summer months or the rest of the year, OVST brings community members together with university faculty, students, and professional theater artists in creating exciting productions of classic plays and musicals, often with an intriguing twist or perspective.
Learn More…
PO Box 303
Athens, Ohio 45701740.593.4800
740.592.4315Website: www.ovst.org
Getting there’s Half the Adventure…
Most of the OVST performances take place at the ARTS/West facility located at 132 West State Street in Athens. Take US Route 33 to the State Route 682 exit. At the light, turn right onto Richland Ave. Keep following Richland Ave as it veers to the right and turns into President Street. At light turn left onto Court Street (0.3 miles). Turn left onto West State Street. The ARTS/West facility will be 0.3 miles down West State Street.
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Art and Culture
The Kennedy Museum of Art – Athens, Athens County
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Ohio University Performing Arts – Athens, Athens County
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Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District – Nelsonville, Athens CountyHistoric Sites & Places
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Waterloo Wildlife Area – Athens County
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