The Studio Theatre is a recent addition to the Theatre Arts performance spaces. This thrust theatre seats 200 and is most commonly used for the mainstage productions and the summer arts festival. The Studio features state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and video systems, and is located directly in front of the Scene Shop making set construction and loading remarkably convenient. The stage measures (n/a) feet wide and (n/a) feet deep, with a trap below and hidden vaums surrounding. A second level balcony is a readily availabe addition to the performance space. Dressing rooms are located behind the shop.
Though not owned by the Theatre Arts department, is frequently rented for performances. This proscenium stage, measuring (n/a) feet across and (n/a) feet high, lends itself to more traditional peices. The house seats 450, and is fully equiped with sound, lighting, and fly rail. Dressing rooms are located underneath the stage for easy access.
The Black Box Theatre is located on the second floor of the Performing Arts building. This versatile space is used primarly for student-run workshop productions. The Black Box lends itself to manipulation and creativity, allowing productions to experiment with the staging and audience layout. The space is fully equiped with lighting and sound, and during the day is used as a performance classroom.
The Scene Shop is located in Squires Student Center directly behind the Studio Theatre. The shop is fully functional, containing equipment for both wood construction and metal fabrication, along with a well-supplied painting area. The scene shop on average produces four complete sets for our mainstage productions during the year, as well as sets for the summer arts festival. A loading dock located directly behind the shop makes for easy access.
Located in the basement of the Performing Arts Building, the Costume Shop is fully equiped with industry-standard machines. The shop is busy all year round not only with Theatre Arts productions but with professional work from the surrounding area.
The Performing Arts Building houses most of the Theatre Arts classes. This building contains three large studios, one of which being the Black Box Theatre. Additional rehearsal and studio spaces are also located in Henderson Hall.
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