The Deane Center for the Performing Arts began with a dream and a One Million-Dollar gift from Harold and Ivah Deane, for whom the center is named. Their vision was to create a home for the arts in Tioga County that would enrich the lives of countless people, young and old, for many years to come.

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Since then, the Deane Center for the Performing Arts has been a vibrant part of the Tioga County community as well as the surrounding areas. Anyone can take a class, see a show, or enjoy live entertainment almost weekly. We have the state-of-the-art Coolidge Theatre, where most of our concerts are held, plus other performance venues including our most recent outdoor stage! 

Musicians, artists, dancers, actors and everyone interested in the fine and performing arts can gather to rehearse, perform and enjoy all theater! We sponsor free programs such as Deane Little Beans for children and Golden Afternoons for Senior Citizens. We are the home venue of the EMMF, WCCA, Hamilton-Gibson Productions, Wellsboro Men's Chorus, Wellsboro Women's Chorus, Beck's Bistro, Arise Cafe, and Indigo Wireless.

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