Showcase Theater Specifications
Seating Capacity
Maximum Seating Capacity: 348
- 317 Fixed Seats
- 305 Permanent Seats
- 6 Wheelchair Spaces
- 6 Companion Seats
- 31 Portable Seats
General Information
- Permanent seats are fully upholstered with armrests.
- The theater is fully air-conditioned.
- There is theater parking for 338 cars and other parking available nearby. This parking lot is shared with patrons in adjacent Exhibit Hall.
- The Manzanita Room, adjacent to the theater, can be used as dressing rooms.
- There is a cross over to the theater stage through the Manzanita Room.
- Area available for orchestra of up to 20 musicians in front of stage provided no portable seating is being used for the performance.
- There are 20 chairs for musicians.
- Stage opening is 39'2"; height of stage opening is 10'6".
- Pipe battens to stage are 14’.
- There are 5 sets of black velour borders and legs plus up-stage black velour traveler. There is also a black mid-stage curtain.
- Electrical service on stage includes 20, 20 Amps outlets.
- The house board located in projection booth at the rear of the theater is equipped with:
- 1 EDI Bijou 24 / 48 Lighting Board
- 2 scenes preset
- 48 2.4 K dimmers
- There are 40 theatrical lighting instruments, including 14 Fresnels and 26 Lekos.
- Height of stage loading door is 10’; width is 6’9”.
Sound Equipment
- Soundcraft - Series 2 - 24x8 Sound Board
- 2 Eliminator speakers w/Amps
- Dual CD player
- Microphones available upon request
Projections Booth
- Distances from Projection Booth to:
- Booth to stage edge: 48'
- Booth to mid-stage screen: 56'6"
- Booth to back wall: 75’
- The projection booth includes light and sound control equipment.
- Intercom is available from stage to projection booth.
Stage Dimensions
- Height of Proscenium: 10’6”
- Width of Proscenium: 39’2”
- Depth of stage to Cyc: 27’
- Main Curtain in to Cyc: 24’
- Main Curtain to DS edge: 3’
Distance from Stage Edge to:
- Row C - Seat 1: 12’
- Row G - Seat 1: 25’
- Glass in Booth: 48’
- Main Curtain: 3’
- Projection Screen: 8’6”
- Cyc: 27’
Fly Space
Movie Screen
Call Tony Taubert Technical Coordinator at (415) 473-6399 for additional information.