Auditoriums

Five auditoriums are available with seating capacities ranging from 145 to over 2,300. Styles include both lecture hall and theater.

Quick Facts
Name
Sq. Feet Theater Stage Dimensions
15,000 2,357 26' x 52'
7,392 900 15' x 43'
5,997 459 25' x 35'
2,309 203 14' x 34'
Blanchard Room 339 - - -

 

Descriptions

Edman Chapel
Description: Neo-classic design with an exceptional atmosphere for concerts, meetings, and educational and cultural events.

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  • 2,357 fixed, theatre-style upholstered seats (1,830 on the main floor and 527 in the balcony)
  • 30’ retractable screen
  • Proscenium stage (orchestra pit to stage level extension)
  • Grand piano and organ
  • Dressing rooms, green room, box office, and cloak rooms
  • House sound system, adjustable house lighting system
  • ADA: Accessible with fixed wheelchair locations

 

 

Pierce Chapel
Description: Chapel with fixed pew seating on the lower level with three-sided balcony.

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  • Upholstered pew and tiered hardwood seating in the balcony for up to 900
  • Choir loft
  • House sound system and retractable screen
  • Grand piano and organ
  • ADA: accessible through use of an outdoor lift

 

Barrows Auditorium
Description: Theater-style auditorium, acoustically designed to host a variety of functions.

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  • Upholstered seating for 459; center row has moveable tablet arms
  • Grand piano
  • House sound and lighting systems
  • Video projection
  • Retractable screen
  • ADA: Both the auditorium and the stage are accessible.

 

Armerding Lecture Hall:
Description: Lecture hall with fixed tiered seating

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  • Semi-upholstered and molded plastic seating for 203
  • House sound system and adjustable lighting
  • Video projection
  • Presentation station
  • ADA: accessible at the second level via elevator from the first floor.

Blanchard 339:
Description: Sloped-floor with fixed seating.

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  • Upholstered seating with moveable tablet arms
  • Sound system and adjustable fluorescent lighting
  • Video projection
  • Presentation station
  • ADA: accessible

 

 
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