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= Browning Amphitheatre =

History
Browning Amphitheatre was founded on June 11, 1926 by The Browning Dramatic Society, an all-girls group that performed the works of Shakespeare. The first play performed in the traditional stone Greek amphitheatre was A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Browning Dramatic Society later dissolved, and the stage became unused and attracted students as study area. It was not till 1985 that Ohio Staters, Inc. funded renovations to add a concrete stage, electric lighting, and dressing rooms. Over the years the amphitheatre has also been used for musical/dance performances, speeches/lectures and as a relaxing space for students.

In 2017, Roger Krajnak Architects said that they wanted to collaborate with a design team led by planning and landscape architecture firm EDGE to complete the repair and restoration work of the amphitheatre. This was due to the deterioration of the stone seating, walls, walkways, and the electrical system over the years that it has been around, used and loved by students.

Founders
Its founders include Edward S. Drake, Charles W. Ebersold, John B. Fullen, Howard L. Hamilton, James C. B. Handley, Fred J. Milligan, William F. North, Leo G. Staley, and Oscar L. Thomas.

Location
Its coordinates are 39° 59.873′ N, 83° 0.815′ W. The amphitheatre is located in Columbus, Ohio within Franklin County. Located on the southeast side of Mirror Lake, with surrounding landmark buildings such as Pomerene Hall and Kuhn Honors and Scholars House.

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Accessibility
Browning Amphitheatre is accommodating to those who require special accessibility needs, featuring ramps and wide-row seating.

One can enter the stage via ramps on the east and west sides, as well as around the stage from a backstage sidewalk. One can access the top of the amphitheater by east side sidewalks through the South Oval or the westside sidewalks around Mirror Lake. See photos for detailed views and locations of ramps.

The amphitheatre’s seating is wide, made of grass and stone, and around three feet wide. See photos for additional viewing.