University Theatre
University Theatre is a 450-seat proscenium theatre with dressing rooms and a green room. Most Theatre Mainstage productions are produced in this space. Additionally, music events, recitals, and the annual Danceworks concert are produced in this space.
Technical Specifications
House
Seating Capacity: 457 (without seats on lift); 482 (with seats on lift)
Design: Step Level (no balcony)
Seating Chart
Stage
Proscenium Opening: Width: 50 ft., Height: 23 ft. 4 in.
Curtain Line to Cyc: 34 ft.
Curtain line to Orchestra Pit: 3 ft.
Curtain Line to Front of Stage (with orchestra pit a stage level): 14 ft.
Proscenium to Back Wall: 38 ft. 6 in.
Proscenium to Stage Right Fly Rail: 15 ft. 8 in.
Proscenium to Off Stage Left Obstruction: 22 ft.
Additional Off Stage Left Storage Space: Width 19ft. 10 in., Depth 23 ft. 6 in.
Height of Grid: 55 ft.
Stage Floor
Type: Masonite Hardboard over 1 ½ inch Plywood
Substructure: 2 x 10 on 24 inch centers
Finish: Flat Black - Latex
General Condition: Good
Stage Left / Right beyond Wings: Concrete
Orchestra Pit
Can be placed at stage level, audience level with seating, or as an orchestra pit 8 ft. below stage level
Type: Hydraulic
Depth: 12 ft. 8 in. at center, 8 ft. 10 in. at outer edges
Width: 36 ft.
Stage Loading
Loading Door Location: Off Stage Left at Stage Level
Type: Overhead Door at Ground Level with direct access to stage area
Dimensions: Width: 8ft., Height: 13 ft
Overhang: 13 ft. 2 in. High Outside of Loading door
Full Size Trucks Cannot Back Straight Up to Door
Parking facilities with direct access to stage and dressing rooms
Stage Rigging
Type: Single Purchase Counterweight
Location of Fly Rail: Stage Right at Stage Level
Working Line Sets: 36, including 5 Electrics and Cyc
Length of Pipes: 59 ft. (lines 32-34: 54 ft.); Low Trim: 3 ft. 2 in., High Trim: 52 ft
Half Galleries: Stage Left / Right 25 ft above Stage Floor