Auditorium Seating and Amenities
820 |
Orchestra |
Additional
seating can be gained by covering the orchestra pit. |
 |
466 |
Mezzanine |
|
346 |
Balcony |
|
44 |
Boxes |
Boxes are at the
orchestra, mezzanine and balcony levels |
 |
1,676 |
Total Seats |
seating chart |
The theatre is carpeted throughout, with upholstered seats and
aisle lights. An infrared hearing assistance system, and a booth for radio-signal
audio narration for the visually impaired, are available. Office space is available backstage for Company/Stage Managers.
Two 35-mm projectors and a stage-width screen in the theatre are
available for rent.
Stage Measurements and Orchestra Pit
| 39' |
8" |
Width of Proscenium
Opening |
| 28' |
0" |
Height of Proscenium
Opening |
| 4' |
0" |
Teaser In Proscenium
Opening |
| 80' |
0" |
Width of Stage
- Wall-to-Wall |
| 36' |
6" |
Curtain Line to
Back Wall |
| 67' |
0" |
Height from Deck
to Grid |
| 27' |
10" |
Height from Deck
to Underside of Fly Floors |
| 15' |
0" |
Width of Stage
Right and Left Fly-floors |
| 14' |
0" |
Length of Stage
Right and Left Fly-floors |
| 11' |
0" |
Loading Door Height |
| 6' |
6" |
Loading Door Width |
* --- There are pin-rails on fly-floors on either side of the stage.
* --- House curtain is operated manually from stage left.
* --- Stage deck is topped with Masonite. The floor can be trapped.
* --- Sets of lines (hemp): 66
Available for rent: Full-stage blacks:
legs, borders, back-drop
The orchestra pit is 38 feet, 9 inches wide and 7 feet deep. The distance
from the curved front wall of the pit to its straight back wall
varies from 10' at center-stage to 3' at the sides. The rear of
the pit is recessed slightly under the stage. The pit can be covered
over to provide two additional rows of seating (Rows AA & BB).
Entrance to the pit from under the stage is at stage center.
Electrics
Electrical service: 3-phase, 1200 amps per phase; 18 legs.
Power located stage right fly-floor.
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Auditorium
rails: |
40
circuits |
| Mezzanine rail |
40 circuits |
| Balcony rail |
39 circuits |
| Circuit capacity |
20 amps |
Box Booms - 12 circuits each - Circuit capacity: 20 amps.
2 stage right - 2 stage left
House lights work from downstage left.
Plugs: three-pin.
Available for rent:
About 50 lighting instruments (mostly lekos), dimmers, control board.
Basic public address sound system, speakers, microphones.
Dressing Rooms, Wardrobe and Rehearsal Space
 Two
carpeted star dressing rooms are located at stage level, as is a
smaller quick-change room (or stage manager/company manager office).
20 dressing rooms, mostly double-size or larger, are on the two
floors above the stage. All rooms have wash basins. Toilets and
showers are shared by each pair of rooms.
Wardrobe room is located on basement level, with washers and dryers.
Rehearsal room is located on the 4th floor, a space measuring approx.
37 ft. by 17 ft., with a sprung wood dance floor, mirrors and piano.
This room has also been used for the orchestra, percussion, and as a schoolroom. |
Trucks
enter a service drive off 14th St., NW, between F St.
and Pennsylvania Ave.