Find answers to the most frequently asked questions at our theatre. FAQ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Where should I park? We provide our own complimentary parking lot off of Wayne and Lawrence Street. Spots are limited and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are also many other parking opportunities throughout downtown Pontiac! Refer to our parking map HERE . Are bags allowed? Purses and small bags are permitted, but subject to search by theatre personnel. No backpacks allowed. Do you offer coat check? We do! Coat Check is now available in the lower level lobby for a small fee. Cash only. Can I bring my own food and/or drinks to shows? Outside food/drink are not permitted. The theatre will have popcorn, concessions, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. There is also a public drinking fountain located on the lower level next to the ladies' restroom. What should I know about the Bars? 1. All event bars are under new management, with VIP fast-lines for Members. (Become a Member HERE ) 2. Main Floor ticketholders can preorder drinks by scanning the QR code at your seat and picking up in Charlene's. 3. All bars and concession stands are now cashless. (Cash and card will still be accepted at the box office for ticket purchases only.) 4. Starting 2 hours before Signature Series Shows, there will be a ticketholder cocktail hour at Charlene's Theatre Bar until theatre doors open for the show. A 2nd Cocktail Hour will occur after the show. During these 2 hours, Charlene's will offer an EXCLUSIVE menu of craft cocktails. This menu will not be available once theatre doors open, or during the show. What kind of Concessions are offered? In addition to popcorn, we now offer a variety of Michigan-made concession items, including gummy candy (sour & original), chocolate covered cherries, and nut mixes. What if I want a full meal before the show? There are several sit-down restaurants in the area! See a map HERE . We do recommend arriving well before theatre doors open to be sure to get a table! GENERAL QUESTIONS Can I buy tickets at the venue? Yes! Find our regular Box Office hours HERE . Please reach out to us at (248) 309-6445 opt. 2 or at BoxOffice@flagstarstrand.com with any questions! Do you have ADA accessible seating? Yes, ADA compliant seats can be purchased online or through the Box Office in MNFL row N. What is the best way to reach the theatre? By phone at (248) 309-6445 is the quickest way to reach us. We are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. If email is your preferred method of communication, please reach out to us at info@flagstarstrand.com or submit a Contact Form HERE ! Are service animals allowed in the building? We allow service animals, but not emotional support animals. For further questions, please contact us: info@flagstarstrand.com STRAND ART GALLERY What are the hours for the Strand Art Gallery? The gallery is open to the public during regular Box Office hours or by appointment. To schedule a private tour, please reach out to us at (248) 309-6445. How do I purchase artwork from the Gallery? Each piece of artwork is displayed with a unique QR code to scan for purchase. Complete the electronic transaction through our secure site, then a theatre representative will reach out to coordinate art pickup at the end of the gallery exhibition. (If needed urgently, please email info@flagstarstrand.com ) How can I get my work displayed in the Gallery? Please submit an application HERE .

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STRAND RENTALS EVENTS LARGE AND SMALL. Venue Photos Pricing Inquiry Request a Tour Book My Event Types of Events Weddings Choose a one-of-a-kind venue for your one-of-a-kind wedding. Performances Promote comedians, small ensembles, or larger stage acts. Fundraisers Up your fundraising game with an unforgettable live event. Private Parties Celebrate baby showers, birthdays, holidays, or Tuesdays! Corporate Events Increase productivity with multiple spaces for breakout sessions. Graduations Send the next generation off in style with our 885-seat auditorium.

Learn more about the glamorous and grandiose history of the Strand Theatre. Built in 1921 for Vaudeville performances, the auditorium feels both intimate and expansive. Designed by Pontiac architect Leo John Heenan, The Strand Theatre opened March 3, 1921, with almost 1,200 seats spread amongst a main floor and two balconies. A three‐story Renaissance‐style building, The Strand had a major renovation in 1949 by noted theatre architect C. Howard Crane. In its heyday, The Strand was one of six thriving movie palaces comprising a bustling downtown Theatre District. As changes occurred throughout the entertainment business and the community, this once vibrant family movie house fell onto hard times. The Strand finally closed near the end of the 1970s and was purchased by the City of Pontiac in 1986 for potential future restoration and re‐use. A renovation plan was put forth in 1987, but it fell apart, and then there was one “last hurrah” in the early 1990s when Detroit’s Attic Theatre briefly staged productions there. At the beginning of the 21st century, Strand Theatre Center, Inc., a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation was formed and charged with rehabilitating the aging jewel into a cultural, film and theater center. Funds were secured for an estimated $10 million plan to transform the then 82‐ year‐old structure – now conjoined with two adjacent historic commercial buildings – into a 30,000‐square‐foot theatre center. Poor project oversight, cost overruns, and constant changes in the plans depleted available funding and the project was halted before completion. In late 2013, the theatre was purchased from the City of Pontiac by Kyle and Brent Westberg, Pontiac‐based developers and owners of West Construction Services, in order to preserve it for the community’s benefit. Ownership was in the name of Strand Theater Manager LLC (STM), a private, for‐profit entity. (Any historic building under rehabilitation using Federal Historic Tax credits requires a for‐profit entity somewhere in the structure.) STM secured funding from various sources including the MEDC and Federal Historic Tax Credits and is currently under construction on a complete $20 million rehabilitation of the now 863‐seat theatre and its adjoining buildings. Completed in November 2016 with an official reopening on December 1. Another adjacent three‐story building at 8 North Saginaw was also purchased and has been brought into the complex so that it now includes 45,600‐square‐feet and spans 120 feet of Saginaw Street in the center of downtown Pontiac. To professionally manage and operate the facility, a community‐based, private, nonprofit 501 (c)(3), Encore Performing Arts Center (EPAC), was organized to lease the building and direct all operations and programming. Though EPAC is the legal corporate entity under which all functions occur, the name is seldom used, and activities are presented as Flagstar Strand Theatre. Today - with three performance venues - the historic 900-seat Strand Theatre , the intimate Second @ Strand stage and the iconic Marquee stage, the Flagstar Strand Theatre hosts a wide variety of events each year from internationally recognized touring artists, to local favorites, and performances by the Strand's very own theatre company and educational programming. Each unique space is also available for rent for parties, fundraisers, corporate events, weddings and more. With all of this under one roof in the heart of Oakland County, the Flagstar Strand Theatre truly offers something for everyone.

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ADA-compliant seats can be purchased online or through the Box Office in MNFL row N. ​ These seats are wheelchair accessible.  Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility The Strand is a place for everyone! GET TICKETS ADA-compliant seats can be purchased online or through the Box Office in MNFL row N. These seats are wheelchair accessible. Patrons purchasing accessible seating may enter the house 15 minutes before doors. Parking & Restrooms Accessible parking is located on North Saginaw and is a first-come-first serve basis. Accessible restrooms are located on our second floor next to our elevator, and through Charlene's on the first floor. Service Animals We allow service animals but do not allow emotional support animals. ASL Interpreter We are happy to accommodate ASL requests as long as the request is made at least one month in advance. Please call or email the Box Office . Needing additional accommodations? We strive our best to accommodate all needs. Please call or email the Box Office so we can help you enjoy the Strand!

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