The main theater space can be configured for proscenium, thrust, and full round. The flexible seating allows for 166 to 250+ seats depending on the arrangement of the stage. The theater is equipped with a 38 line set counter-weight fly system. The lighting system includes 192 dimmers, ETC’s EOS software lighting control, and several catwalks. The sound and video system is controlled by QLab with up to 8 independent speaker outputs and over 4 video projectors. Communication is Clear-Com 2 channel integrated hard line system.
The Mr. B Studio is a black box theater seating 50-100. The space includes a 24 dimmer lighting system with a 17’6” grid, sound system with four independent outputs, Clear-Com system, and a mirror wall. The Mr. B Studio is utilized as a performance space, classroom for directing and acting, and a rehearsal space.
The classroom/ design lab is media savvy with a full video and audio system. Design lab portion includes drafting tables for design courses.
In recent years, a production has been produced at the Pella Opera House annually. This gives the students an opportunity to perform in a more traditional and historic proscenium space and interact with the Pella community.
