Unique to Georgia and possibly the entire Southeast, the elegant, historic, apse-shaped Theatre of the Cultural Center, where school assemblies were once a daily routine for local students, offers a remarkable experience to visitors and audiences alike. The intimate 397-seat theater contains original woodwork, ceiling, seats, and chandelier.

In this setting, The Center has built a reputation for excellence in performance by presenting theatre, dance, music, lectures, and other programs featuring regional, national and international talent, including such noted performers as the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nnenna Freelon, Royal Shakespeare Company, Misha Dichter, Bobby McFerrin, and the Vienna Boys Choir. Each year, a series of student performances featuring music, dance and theatre is offered to regional schools, drawing over 10,000 students annually