Risley Theatre, Ithaca

Name: Risley Theatre
Address: Risley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States

#15 among attractions in Ithaca

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts, commonly known as Risley Residential College, Risley Hall, or just Risley, is a program house at Cornell University. Unlike most other dormitories on campus, Risley is a residential college; house members, or "Risleyites," have some say in the administration of the residence hall, can continue to reside there as long as they are enrolled at Cornell, are encouraged to eat together at the in-house dining hall, and participate in educational activities such as guest lectures within the dormitory. The building houses 192 students, chosen by Risleyites from a number of applications, as well as one or two Artists-In-Residence, who live in the building and organize regular programs in which the house members participate. The current Artist-In-Residence is Georgia O'Neil. Previous AIRs include Patrick Gray, Carolina Osorio-Gill, Natalie Tyler, Abraham Burickson, Gregory Halpern, and Brandon Bird. Many famous people have visited the house for intimate discussions with the Risleyites, such as Anthony Rapp, Christopher Hogwood, John Cleese, who hosted a question and answer session after the showing of his film A Fish Called Wanda, and Samuel R. Delany who continues to collaborate with Risley alumnus Kenneth James. ()

Coordinates: 42°27'10"N, 76°28'53"W

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Risley Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Telluride House, Bailey Hall, Sage Chapel.

~1480 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca
8 min walk • Perched atop the slope of Libe Slope on the Cornell University campus, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is a cultural gem in the heart of Ithaca, New York. This striking museum, designed by the renowned architect I.M.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Telluride House, Ithaca
13 min walk • The Telluride House, formally the Cornell Branch of the Telluride Association, and commonly referred to as just "Telluride", is a highly selective residential community of Cornell University students and faculty. Founded in 1910 by American industrialist L. L.
~1360 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Bailey Hall, Ithaca
7 min walk • Bailey Hall is the largest auditorium at Cornell University, seating 1324 people. It is named for Liberty Hyde Bailey, first dean of what is now Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; it was originally built by New York State for the use of agriculture students, but...
0.4 miS
Spiritual, Church
Sage Chapel, Ithaca
11 min walk • Sage Chapel is the non-denominational chapel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York State and serves as the burial ground for many contributors to Cornell's history, including the university's founders, Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, and their wives.
~1730 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ezra Cornell, Ithaca
9 min walk • The Ezra Cornell statue is a monumental statue in Ithaca, New York, United States. Located on the Arts Quad of the Cornell Central Campus, the monument honors Ezra Cornell, the co-founder and namesake of Cornell University.
~1490 ftSE
Universities and schools
Beebe Lake, Ithaca
8 min walk • Beebe Lake is a reservoir in Ithaca, New York, located on the campus of Cornell University.
~620 ftSE
Waterfall
Triphammer Falls, Ithaca
4 min walk • Triphammer Falls is a 55-foot waterfall on Fall Creek in Ithaca, New York, located within the campus of Cornell University. The waterfall existed naturally but was altered substantially in order to construct a dam in the 19th century, leading to the formation of Beebe Lake.
0.5 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca
14 min walk • The Cornell Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. The Botanic Gardens proper consist of 25 acres of botanical gardens and 150 acres of the F. R. Newman Arboretum.
1.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
State Theater, Ithaca
34 min walk • State Theatre of Ithaca is a historic, 1600-seat theatre located at Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York that hosts various events from bands, to plays, to comedy acts, to silent films, and more.
0.5 miW
Waterfall, Park, View point
Ithaca Falls, Ithaca
14 min walk • Ithaca Falls is a waterfall located within the city of Ithaca, New York. It is the last of a series of waterfalls along the hanging valley formed where Fall Creek intersects the glacial trough of Cayuga Lake.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca
13 min walk • Willard Straight Hall is the student union building on the central campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It is located on Campus Road, adjacent to the Ho Plaza and Cornell Health.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Risley Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Triphammer Falls, Ithaca (4 min walk), Bailey Hall, Ithaca (7 min walk), Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca (8 min walk), Beebe Lake, Ithaca (8 min walk).

How to get to Risley Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Risley Theatre:

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Risley Hall - Shelter • Lines: 30 (1 min walk)
Balch Hall @ Cradit Farm • Lines: 81 (3 min walk)