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Getting Here & Parking
Location
The historic Centerbrook Meetinghouse is located in Centerbrook, a beautiful section of historic Essex, on the banks of the Connecticut River.
It can be found right off Route 9 (from Exit 3 or Exit 5).
The address is:
Parking
Limited free parking is available around the Meetinghouse in the adjacent gravel lots.
Additional parking is available in the Essex Dental Group parking lot across the street from the Meetinghouse (62 Main Street).
Amenities & Accessibility
Coat Check
Free self-service coat hooks are available in the vestibule. (Please note that BCP is not responsible for lost or stolen items.)
Food & Drinks
Sorry, no food or drinks are allowed in the venue.
Look below for information on nearby restaurants that you can visit before the performance!
Restroom
The Centerbrook Meetinghouse has a single All-Gender and ADA-accessible restroom located in the rear of the building. (Downstairs facilities are reserved for performers, staff, and VIP passholders.)
Wheelchair Accessibility
The Centerbook Meetinghouse is wheelchair-accessible. Please park in the lot east of the Meetinghouse for easiest access to the ramp. Please email us if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.
Attending the Performance
Children
Most of our productions are intended for school-age children and older, although age recommendations vary by production. Children under age 6 are not admitted unless otherwise advertised. Content information is available on each production page to help families determine whether a show is appropriate. Every guest, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and babes in arms are not permitted.
Dress Code
Please wear what makes you feel most comfortable. (We're not that fancy.) We do ask guests to please avoid strongly scented perfumes, colognes, and lotions out of consideration for those with allergies or sensitivities.
Electronic Devices
Please silence all electronic devices before the performance and refrain from using them while the performance is underway. Sounds and notifications can be distracting to both artists and guests.
Late Arrivals
Late seating is determined by the House Manager and varies by production. To minimize disruption, you may be seated in a specific location or asked to wait until an appropriate break or intermission.
Lost Items
Leave something behind after the show? Please email us to see if we picked up the item or can assist in locating it for you.
Photos/Video Recording
Photography, video, or audio recording are prohibited during all performances. Unless otherwise announced, guests may take photos before the performance, during intermission, or after the show, but please turn off any flash.
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking and vaping, including the use of electronic cigarettes, are prohibited inside the Centerbrook Meetinghouse.
Weather Policy
Performances generally proceed as scheduled during inclement weather, and refunds are not offered because of weather or travel conditions. If BCP cancels a performance, affected ticket holders will be contacted with additional information.
Nearby Dining
About the Meetinghouse
In 1722, Connecticut’s General Assembly granted permission for a Congregational Church in Centerbrook. The original building was completed in 1724 and was replaced by the current structure, now known as Centerbrook Meetinghouse, in 1790.
Originally a plain rectangular structure, it was given Greek Revival features in an 1839 renovation.
Further renovations in 1889 added the bell tower and refashioned the interior to late Victorian in style.
A two-story addition was added to the rear in 1972, adding space for a parish hall, Sunday school, and kitchen.
The building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Today, the Meetinghouse is owned and managed by the Town of Essex as a public community and performance space, and we are grateful for their allowing us to produce our shows in this beautiful venue. If you are interested in renting the space for an event, information may be found here.
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