This theatre, named after philanthropist and arts lover Doris Duke, opened in
1990 as the Studio/Theatre. Designed to complement the other buildings on the grounds, it is a flexible performance venue with stage and seating areas. Large doors at one end of the performance space open to reveal the natural atmosphere and were included to mirror the barn doors of the Ted Shawn Theatre.
The theatre is used for performances of Festival artists Wednesdays through Sundays every week of the Festival.
The theatre is used for performances of Festival artists Wednesdays through Sundays every week of the Festival.
Ticketed Performances
Shantala Shivalingappa
July 3-July 7, 2013 • Doris Duke Theatre • INDIA • LIVE MUSIC
Doris Duke Theatre
Dorrance Dance
July 24-July 28, 2013 • Doris Duke Theatre • WORLD PREMIERE • LIVE MUSIC
Doris Duke Theatre
Jessica Lang Dance
August 7-August 11, 2013 • Doris Duke Theatre • WORLD PREMIERE
Doris Duke Theatre
La Otra Orilla
August 14-August 18, 2013 • Doris Duke Theatre • CANADA • LIVE MUSIC
Doris Duke Theatre
Abraham.in.Motion in Pavement
August 21-August 25, 2013 • Doris Duke Theatre • FESTIVAL FINALE Saturday, 8:15pm
Doris Duke Theatre
Doris Duke Theatre
"The quality of the work was simply stunning and I think that the Pillow represents for me the very finest of arts centers that can exist."
- Jane Alexander, Chairman Emeritus of the National Endowment for the Arts
