Last row on main floor is 43 feet from the proscenium, last row in balcony is approximately 80 feet. First five rows on ground are continental seating, the rest American. Excellent acoustics and clear sight lines throughout the house. Lobby Serves both Galvin and Dance Laboratory. Scene Shop Directly backstage, measures 56 by 60 feet and includes a well and paint frame for painting scenery flats and drops, as well as oversized freight elevator connecting to loading dock and set storage area.
Facilities allow for full wood, metal and plastic construction.
Fully catwalked and rigged with 40 line sets, including apron area for thrust stage. Costumes Spacious facilities for costuming as well as maintaining University Theatre's sizable wardrobe collection. As a teaching and research facility, the Nelson Fine Arts Center also contains a variety of different classroon studios designed and equipped to suit specific theatre needs, allowing students and faculty to study, experiment, and rehearse under stage conditions.