In 1927, Jane Keeler, a teacher of speech and drama, and Lars Potter, President of the Buffalo Players, and others established the Studio Theatre School.

Performances and classes were located in a second floor lodge meeting hall on the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Anderson Place.

[5] Over the years it has produced many notable plays and world premieres including work by Edward Albee, A. R. Gurney, and Lanford Wilson.

[6] Studio Arena Theatre was the springboard for the careers of some of today's biggest Equity actors, including Emmy and Tony Award winners.

[13] To date, nearly 500 Western New York professional and student actors, dancers and musicians have also graced the stage in these unique community art projects.