About the Theatre
Pentangle Arts, located in the historic Woodstock Opera House, is a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in Woodstock. Dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts scene, we offer a wide range of performances, educational programs, and community events. The theater's rich history and Victorian elegance provide a stunning setting for these experiences, enriching our community and celebrating the arts.
Celebrating Over a Century of Cultural Excellence
Since opening on October 12, 1900, this venue has been a hub of cultural excellence, initially hosting a banquet hall and a Victorian-style opera house known as the Woodstock Opera House. It was acclaimed at the time as comparable to the best cultural centers in Boston and beyond.
The Legacy Continues as home to the Pentangle Arts Council. Woodstock Opera House is now the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre.
Founded in 1974, Pentangle has supported performances that entertain, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages. Our movies, theater, youth enrichment, and concerts throughout the year are attended by as many as 5,000 local residents and up to 7,000+ visitors annually.
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Behind the Scenes
Mission:
Pentangle Arts is a non-profit organization that brings high quality performing arts and special events to Woodstock, Vermont for cultural enrichment, community building, education and inspiration for all ages.
Vision:
To build a vibrant creative community that draws exceptional artists and speakers to the Woodstock area, engages and cultivates artists and thinkers from all walks of life, and inspires future art and ideas.
Looking Forward
We are proud of our partnerships that have made Pentangle Arts an integral part of beloved community events like Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra concerts at Saskadena Six. As we step into the next 50 years, we are committed to expanding our arts programs, bringing our treasured theatre to life as a vibrant space for connection, and inspiring the next generation. Our vision is to reach beyond boundaries, dazzling the village with world-class artistic expression that excites, elevates, and unites our community.
Community Outreach
Our Arts in Education Program, one of the oldest in Vermont, has enriched the lives of thousands of students through performances, artist residencies, camps and after-school programs.
