About this venue
KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus is a modern proscenium theater located inside the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center on Kennesaw State University's Marietta campus. Opened in 2017, the venue was purpose-built for the technical and performance requirements of dance, distinguishing it among performance spaces in the wider Atlanta area. Its 435-seat capacity creates a relatively intimate relationship between the stage and audience, while the contemporary interior and distinctive grand drape give the theater a recognizable visual identity.
The interior is designed for professional dance productions, with a permanently installed sprung Marley dance floor, modern lighting, and advanced sound and AV technology. Comfortable auditorium seating faces the proscenium stage, with the layout providing clear views of performances from different sections of the house. Its technical infrastructure allows the theater to accommodate university productions as well as visiting dance companies and other performance programs.
The theater is located at 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, United States of America, close to the main facilities of the Marietta campus. For visitors arriving by car, P2 off Rossbacher Way is a particularly convenient visitor parking area adjacent to the Student Center, while the KSU-Marietta Campus transit stop is on Rossbacher Way just before the East Visitor Parking Lot. From there, visitors enter the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, where the theater is located. For broader information about reaching Marietta and traveling around the city, the transportation details further down the page provide additional context.
About the city
Marietta, a historic city in the U.S. state of Georgia and part of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, combines the atmosphere of a lively city center with convenient access to concerts, sporting events and other forms of entertainment across Cobb County and the Atlanta area. Marietta Square and Glover Park form the natural center of city life, with restaurants, shops and spaces that host concerts, festivals and special events. Thanks to its combination of historic character and proximity to major arenas and stadiums across the wider area, Marietta can be a practical base for visitors who want to combine their trip with events and additional sightseeing.
For getting around the city and Cobb County, CobbLinc is an important bus system, with Marietta Transfer Center serving as a hub and connections to other transit points, including Cumberland Transfer Center and access to the MARTA network via Arts Center Station. For international arrivals, the region's main air gateway is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, from where the journey to Marietta can continue by public transportation with transfers, taxi, rideshare services or car. Travelers arriving by intercity train can use Atlanta's Amtrak station on Peachtree Street. Road connections further simplify travel to arenas and stadiums in Marietta and across the greater Atlanta area.
Before or after an event, it is worth walking around Marietta Square and Glover Park, exploring the historic streets and architecture of downtown, and making time for local restaurants and cafés. For visitors looking for more nature and history, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is located near the city and offers trails, viewpoints and insight into the area's history. This combination of a city square, historic downtown and green spaces makes it possible for a concert or sporting event to become part of a broader Marietta experience rather than just a short visit to an arena or stadium.
