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University Theatre
College of Visual and Performing Arts
32 Campus Drive
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812

phone: 1.406.243.2853
fax: 1.406.243.5726

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Technical Information

Seating

  • Orchestra Level: 794
  • Balcony: 346
  • Total: 1140

Stage

  • Type: Proscenium
  • Dimensions: 26' 0" deep from plaster line to upstage wall
  • Height: Stage is 3' 0" from floor
  • Stairs: 3' 0" stairs provide access to the house from stage right/left
  • Wings: Stage left 9' 0"
  • Apron: Curved 9' 10" at center line
  • Surface: Tempered hardboard over wood tongue and groove flooring. The use of a Marley floor or other suitable overlay is recommended, one of which is available to rent.
  • Crossover: Backstage
  • Power: 400 Amp, three phase (208v) company box on stage left; 100 Amp in separate room up stage left

Fly System

  • Type: Hemp
  • Battens: 10 available, 3 permanent sound shell ceiling pieces
  • Maximum Load: 500 lbs.
  • Grid Height: 54'0"
  • Pin Rail: Double
  • Soft Goods: The act curtain is a dead hung traveler with three sets of 15' x 22' legs, three 42' x 7'6" borders, and a full black. Manual pull is stage right.  All curtains are black except the main drape and valance which are red.
  • Movie Screen: 14'2" x 10'6"

Orchestra Shell

To enhance choral and instrumental performances, the Theatre maintains a Wenger acoustic shell. When installed, the movable off-white sound shell measures 22' deep from the plaster line and 36' wide. Three overhead clouds are equipped with 18 built-in PAR 64 lamps.

Intercom

  • Two channel Clearcom base station in production booth. Two lines to house mix position, two lines to mid house right, house right/left balcony spot positions, 8 x 3 lines to stage right. One line stage left, one line to pin rail.
  • Three belt packs
  • Five single muff headsets w/mic
  • One double muff headset w/mic
  • Additional intercom stations can be provided with advance notice

Lighting

  • Board: NSI MC 24/48 Memory Console w/two monitors
  • Dimmers: 92 NSI DSI dimmers
  • Control: Control Dimmers is DMX
  • Circuits: 61 stage, 25 front of house
  • Inventory:
    • 10  Source Four ellipsoidal 26 deg.
    • 14  Source Four ellipsoidal 36 deg.
    • 1 2  Source Four par N/M/W
    • 36  PAR 64 WSL

Sound Reinforcement Inventory

  • 2    15" JBL Eon powered speakers
  • 2    15" JBL Eon powered subs
  • 2    10" JBL Eon powered speakers
  • 2    JBL SR-X Series 4215 sub speakers
  • 2    JBL SR-X Series 4732 mid-high speakers
  • 1    Rane 3/4 way active stereo crossover
  • 3    Phonic 31 band stereo graphic EQs
  • 1    Bi-Amp 31 band graphic EQ
  • 5    Shure Beta SM 58 mics
  • 6    Mic stands
  • 4    Table top mic stands
  • 1    16 x 4  150' snake
  • 1    8 channel 25' snake
  • 2    Phonic Mar6 power amps.
  • 2    Direct boxes
  • 1    Sony minidisc player/recorder
  • 1    Teac cd/cassette player

We are constantly supplementing and upgrading our sound reinforcement inventory.  Concert sound systems can be arranged through various local vendors.