
The
Bud Walton theatre is a relatively new space to the Southern Theatre. This theatre was built in 1999-2000 and has
become the primary performance space for our department. The intimacy of the theatre and the
flexibility of the space is probably the best parts of the theatre. There have been productions that the
audiences are less than a foot away from the actors on the stage. We can seat 220 people in the round. 200 in
alley formation, 180 in thrust and depending on the arrangement of the risers
and seats from 100 to 150 in a proscenium type seating. The space is usually arranged
and masked by black velour curtains. By
looking at the pictures you can tell why the Walton theatre is exactly what
it’s called because it is a big black box.
Lighting positions are from a catwalk system 16 feet above the
floor. There are 120 plus Etc sensor
dimmers. The lighting console is an ETC
48 96 and it can be positioned in 6 different locations. The lighting inventory
is shared with T.P.A.C. and can be viewed on the tech specs page. The sound
system is comprised of 2 15” EV speakers, Allen and Heath 24 channel board and
is powered by a Raine 6 channel amp. A Tascam cd player, mini disc, and duel
tape deck. The sound system can also be
set up in 6 different locations. We have
also recently installed a close circuit Infra red video monitor system that
allows the stage manager to see the stage in the dark. Take a look at the links below to see
pictures of the black box theatre.
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