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# of spaces Area sf Total sf

Space Description Millikin Details FGM Comments
THEATRE

Theatre 1 2,750 2,750 Flexible performance space with trapped stage, fly Meeting revealed the desire for a flexible theatre
capabilities, grid, control booth, dimmer room, sound that also allows the convenience and capability of
& light lock, and flexible seating that allows seating hanging some scenery. We discussed creating a
in the round, thrust or proscenium configurations “boot”-type space at one end a Black Box theatre For
planning, we suggest a 50x55 space, with a 50x15
“stage” at one end, at same height or slightly taller.
A fixed production gallery is. This may be used for
seating, so will need to be 7’ wide for ADA.
Stage 1 750 750 See above
Sound & Light Lock Vestibules 4 80 320 Design for access to minimum 3 corners of the
theatre, 4 - pref. Users noted a preference to circulate
actors to all four corners without them entering the
lobby.
Control Booth 1 300 300 At 2nd floor NOTE: client confirms that all production
and prep spaces should be sized to allow groups in
for teaching of the craft (Control room at 300 is okay
for this)
Trap Room 1 500 500 Lower level Location in theatre TBD
Dimmer Room 1 150 150
Amp Room 1 150 150
Tech Gallery 1 Surrounding catwalks for technical use 7’ ft wide, 3 sides, elev 14’-16’
Loading Dock & Interior 1 400 400 Loading zone to accommodate deliveries and scenery Level Dock for 1 large box truck and 1 panel van. All
Staging Area installation scenery is trucked over from Scene Shop.
Dressing Rooms 2 500 1,000 2 dressing rooms, each accommodating 15 User prefers to have two larger rooms, for teaching
performers, makeup counters, costume racks, mirrors, purposes
shower, and sink
Dressing Room Toilet Rooms 2 240 480 Suggest 3 fixtures and 1 shower in each room
Stage Toilet Rooms 2 65 130 In or adjacent to dressing rooms to accommodate Consider adding 1-2 singles in backstage areas, for
performers use by all
Green Rooms 1 500 500 Lounge space for 25 performers in reasonable Used as a ready room/ meeting space/ hangout
proximity to stage
TOTAL THEATRE AREA 8,530
THEATRE FRONT OF HOUSE

Lobby 1 1,800 1,800 Also used as collaboration space with multiple Lobby to be used heavily by students, also available
seating areas for students and patrons as a campus gathering space. Lobby should “have a
heartbeat.”
Box Office 1 200 200 Can also double as space for selling concessions and Client values the “concierge counter” layout: 10’x20’
retail
Public Toilets For intermission, recommend 6W/4M. Other toilet
req’s TBD.
Family/Assist/ 2
Gender Neutral Toilets
Manager’s Office 1 100 100
Office Storage 1 110 110
TOTAL FRONT OF HOUSE AREAS 2,210

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