Kendall Main Stage Theatre

Kendall Proscenium Stage

Kendall Proscenium Stage

Kendall Theatre

Kendall Theatre

The Main Stage Theatre is an 830-seat proscenium theatre with orchestra and balcony seating, a motorized orchestra pit, and state of the art lighting, rigging, sound, and video systems. The stage is a resilient dance surface and is painted black. The Theatre is suitable for events ranging from Lectures to Opera. Please note that audience capacities will be impacted by numerous factors including the Audio House Mix Position and the amount of wheelchair access needed. Please confirm seating configuration and needs before ticket sales begin.

Technical Details

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Seating Capacity

  • Total audience capacity: 830
  • Orchestra Section Capacity: 558
  • Balcony Capacity: 272

Stage Capacity

  • Maximum stage capacity: 100

Kendall Theatre Seating Diagram

Dimensions

  • Proscenium Height: 20′
  • Proscenium Width: 34’7″
  • SL wall to Locking Rail 73’6″
  • Center Line to SL Wall 38’2″
  • Center Line to SR Wall 35’4″
  • Plaster Line to back Wall 37’6″
  • Plaster Line to lip of Stage 2’0″
  • Floor to Line Set High Trim 40’0″
  • No fixed grid

Kendall Theatre Stage Diagram

Stage Floor

The stage floor is sprung on 2 X 4 sleepers completely isolated by neoprene pads from hard contact with any rigid surface. The deck is comprised of 2″ thick tongue and groove pine flooring, and the surface is Masonite. The floor is painted black.

Orchestra Pit

The orchestra pit is located between the front of the audience seating area and the stage. It is 9′ below stage level and fully open. The pit will hold 20-25 musicians depending on instrumentation and configuration. It was renovated in 2004 and is now equipped with a full pit Gala Spiralift that can elevate the pit to stage level in less than 80 seconds.

The orchestra pit lift is normally left in the ‘extended stage’ position, allowing Presenters to be closer to the audience. Please let us know if the pit is needed for your production.

Control Booth (Third floor)

The booth is located above the balcony seating area on the third floor of the Theatre. It is accessed from the front of house stairs. Sound, lighting, and communications systems and control may be located there. Generally, however, they are located at the back of the orchestra section.

Lobby (KE-103)

The lobby and vestibule are where the box office is located and where audience members enter the Theatre. Special arrangements must be made for tables and supplies as may be needed in the Lobby. Food service is not permitted. Event ticketing should be discussed with the Audiences Services Coordinator.

Kendall Main Stage Lobby

Lower Lobby (KE-001)

The lower lobby is where the primary audience restrooms are located. It also serves as an ideal meet and greet location for patrons.

Loading Access

The loading dock is 3′-11″ off of the ground. Stage access is through the scene shop through doors that are 9′-10″ high by 7′-8″ wide. There is a tight turn onto the stage. A 3′-0″ wide aluminum ramp is available for loading off trucks that are up to 18” higher or lower than the dock. Access to the loading dock requires a sidewalk permit from Office of Campus Police [Call: 609.771.2167] and is made via the walkway between Armstrong Hall and the Science Complex on the west side of campus.

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