Backdoor Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Wichita Falls!

If it is your first time or 20th time to Backdoor Theatre, we'd love to help you plan your visit! 

LOCATION

Backdoor Theatre has been at its current location since the mid-70s.  We are located at 501 Indiana Ave. Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

Our 100 year old building sits on the corner of 5th and Indiana in downtown Wichita Falls.  We have a private parking lot as well as street parking.  Please be mindful of one way roads when traveling downtown. 

THEATRE ETIQUETTE

Help ensure our actors deliver their best performance with these simple suggestions:
  • Theatre is a special treat!  Even though there is no dress code, please consider this an opportunity to dress up.  We love to see it! 
  • Please arrive early.  The lobby will open 60 minutes before curtain and the doors to the theatre will open 30 minutes before curtain.  This can be an opportunity to get something from our concession area and use the restroom before the show begins.  If your tickets are not claimed five minutes before curtain, they become eligible for resale and ineligible for refund.
  • If you are running late, you will not be allowed to enter the theatre space by yourself one the show has begun.  You will need to be escorted by the House Manager or Usher who will let you in during an appropriate time (likely a scene change).
  • Please turn off your cellphones and smart watches.  Refrain from checking text messages or social media during the production.  It is distracting to those around you, and our actors.  Our actors can see the glow from the stage.  It's awkward.  We can all see the glow of your phone or watch.
  • Please also refrain from talking, chatting, or singing along during the show.  Not only is this distracting to those around you, but our actors CAN hear you while they are on stage. 
  • There is to be no video or photography during any performance.  This is a violation of our contract with the rights companies.  Backdoor Theatre can get in big big trouble for this.  You are more than welcome to take photos with the cast and crew after the performance. 

SEATING CHARTS

MAIN STAGE SEATING
  • 148 Seats
  • Not a bad seat in the house - every seat is a good seat!
  • Row A is considered our handicap accessible row (floor level and chairs are removable)
  • Stairs with handrails lead up the Lettered Rows (B-E)
  • Stairs are located between West and Center Sections and East and Centered Sections
  • Two upper acting areas are also easily viewed

​DINNER STAGE SEATING
  • 76 Seats
  • Not a bad seat in the house - every seat is a good seat!
  • Six four-top tables
  • Rowed seating similar to Medieval Times
  • Row G is considered our handicap accessible row (floor level and chairs are removable)
  • Dinner is optional
  • BYOB

ACCESSIBILITY

Backdoor Theatre offers wheelchair access to all of our shows and events. 

When booking tickets on the Main Stage, all seats in Row A are wheelchair accessible.   Those seats are on the floor level and those chairs can be removed.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call our Box Office at 940.322.5000.
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Main Stage Handicap Accessible Ramp
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​Dinner Stage Handicap Accessible Ramp
You may access our Main Stage and Dinner Stage through exterior ramps.  The Main Stage Handicap Entrance is on the west side of the building.  Our Dinner Stage Lobby entrance is accessible via ramp in our courtyard.  See photos.
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If you have additional accessibility questions, needs, or concerns, please call 940.322.5000 or email jessica@backdoortheatre.org

EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY!

Downtown Wichita Falls has a lovely variety of locally owned restaurants and bars to visit before and after the show! ​
​Here are a few of our favorites:
  • 6th Street Winery
  • Half Pint Taproom
  • The Highlander Public House
  • Hook & Ladder
  • Iron Horse Pub
  • Karat Bar & Bistro
  • McBrides Land & Cattle
  • OG Cellars at the Holt
  • Progress & Provisions
  • Stone Oven Pizza
  • Wichita Falls Brewery Company: Craft Kitchen & Brew Pub

Our friends at Downtown Wichita Falls Development have a great list, too!