Our Facilities
Located near the crossroads of routes 78 and 287, The Theatre at RVCC is less than thirty minutes from major corporate and industrial areas such as Morristown, New Brunswick and Princeton. The Theatre’s natural setting, theatrical sound and lighting, ample backstage dressing rooms and staging areas as well as on-site food and beverage service allow for productive meeting experiences for corporations, professional and non-profit organizations alike.
Choosing The Theatre at RVCC for your event or meeting offers a unique and distinctive setting; a far cry from typical hotel ballrooms and auditoriums. Whether you are promoting a professional concert, planning a corporate meeting, hosting an annual gala or presenting a dance recital or music competition, we are here to fill your specific needs and to assist you with all facets of organizing the event.
We provide experienced leadership in conference, performance and event planning combined with an elegant 984 seat proscenium-style theatre with outstanding acoustics and sight lines. Situated on a bucolic 240 acre campus conveniently located in central New Jersey, we pride ourselves on our ongoing commitment to excellent service.
If you are interested in renting space at RVCC for your meeting or event please fill out and return our Facilities Request Form to get the process started.
Nash Theatre
An elegant proscenium style theatre seating 984 patrons on two levels, The Nash theatre is the home to the RVCCArts performing arts season as well as multiple community and college events throughout the year. With ample wing and backstage areas, the theatre can accommodate large touring theatre and music shows. The lobby provides a welcoming atmosphere with areas for concession and pre-show activities.The theatre also has a fully staffed box office and offers in person and online ticketing.
Welpe Theatre
The Welpe Theatre is the site of most of the events presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Since 1985, this flexible space has also been host to jazz cabaret’s, intimate performances, meetings, meals and other functions.
The Welpe Theatre is named for Dennis J. Welpe, II. In 1984, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Welpe, made a generous contribution toward the construction of the theatre complex, in memory of their son.
Conference Services
Located at the crossroads of Central New Jersey, with New York City, Philadelphia and southern New Jersey less than an hour away, the Conference Center at Raritan Valley Community College offers over 5,500 square feet of multi-functional meeting and event space to accommodate your specific meeting, conference, theatrical production, training or other event needs. Coupled with our integrated technology, free ample parking and on-site catering services, the Conference Center at RVCC provides a “one-stop-shop” experience for clients who want to focus on the content of their events and leave the planning details up to our experienced and professional event planning team.