TIMMS CENTRE for the ARTS MAIN STAGE HOME SPACES STUDIO THEATRE LINKS FAQ CONTACT UPCOMING SHOWS U of A Studio Theatre News On Sale Now: God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza Translation by Christopher Hampton (November 26 – December 4, 2021) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE To be notified about ticket sales for upcoming productions as part of the 21/22 Studio Theatre season please email uastudio@ualberta.ca to be put on our mail list. Thank you very much for your continued support of Studio Theatre and the Department of Drama. For any questions or concerns, please contact uastudio@ualberta.ca or by phone 780-492-2495 LOCATION The TIMMS CENTRE for the ARTS is located on the northeast corner of 112 Street and 87 Ave. We are readily accessible by automobile or transit. The underground parking entrance is located on the east side of 112th Street. IMAGES MAIN STAGE RENTAL Rental of the Main Stage includes the use of dressing room(s) and the lobby one hour prior to a performance. All TIMMS facilities are shared with the University’s Drama Department. Other services and areas of the building may be available for rental. These areas include additional dressing rooms, green room, laundry facilities, workshops, rehearsal space, props and costumes. Seating Capacity The main theatre has a fixed seating capacity of 289 with the option of adding 32 seats if the stage apron is down in which case the house capacity rises to 321. Like all areas of the TIMMS CENTRE, the main theatre is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating There are 4 permanent wheelchair positions and an additional 4 house seats may be removed if needed bringing wheelchair capacity to 8. TECHNICIANS At least 2 TIMMS technicians will be on site during any main stage rental. Groups who have their own technicians may request that they work in concert with our staff. Such requests will be considered on a case by case basis by the Events Coordinator and the Department of Drama’s Production Manager. RATES Contact the Events Coordinator to receive a full quote. STAGE Stage Playing Area: Apron Up: 32′ wide x 50′ deep (app.) Apron Down: 32′ wide x 42′ deep (app.) The APRON of the stage is a lift 32′ wide x 8′ deep. NORMAL configuration is with the apron up, however it may be lowered to audience level to provide room for 32 additional seats, or lowered to trap room level for use as an orchestra pit. Additional charges will apply to your rental quotation for a change in standard configuration Grand Piano: KAWAI RX-6 is available for an additional rental fee (300.00/day to a maximum of $900.00 in any calendar week) ACCESS: Audience: The main entrances are located at rear of house on the mezzanine level, one floor above ground level. Ground floor access is possible from the ground floor side entrance if necessary. House to Stage: Recessed steps can be made available on either side of the stage in the apron. Side entrances connect house and backstage through stairwell sound/light locks. Cross over hallway and dressing rooms Available through upstage sound/light locks. Dressing room areas are secured by swipe-card access except from stage. THE LOADING DOCK Located in the south-east corner of the building. Access to the main stage is through the shop and paint-fit up area. All load-in and strikes must be coordinated with Department of Drama shop activities. PROSCENIUM OPENING Width: 31’6” (9.60m) Height: 23’0” (7.01m) Setting line to upstage wall: 41’0” (12.40m) Setting line to downstage apron: 7’9” (2.38m) (The Setting line is where the Apron Lift meets the stage) Centerline to stage right fly-rail: 44’5” (13.55m) Centerline to stage left workshop door: 41’0” (12.5m) Stage floor to under grid: 69’0” (21.03m) Stage floor to trap room floor: -11’9” (3.58m) STAGE SURFACE Stage floor is ¼” Duratex (hardboard Masonite), smooth side up Sprung throughout The basic colour is black throughout Fastening is allowed ORCHESTRA PIT Width: 32’0” (9.75m) Depth: 8’0” (2.44m) Height: 11’9” (3.56m) (ground to stage level) Full technical specs are available upon request or confirmation of rental. CONTACT: David Prestley, Events Coordinator 780.492.2273 or david.prestley@ualberta.ca < BACK TO SPACES OVERVIEW HOME SPACES STUDIO THEATRE LINKS FAQ CONTACT ©2021 TIMMS CENTRE for the ARTS Website Design by KCO CREATIVE Home Spaces Studio Theatre Links FAQ Contact