The theatrical production facilities and equipment in the Fain Fine Arts Center are impressive. The 475-seat proscenium theatre has almost 6,000 square feet of stage space and includes a massive hydraulic lift, several trap doors and 40+ battens for hanging scenery and lighting.
The lighting system consists of multiple ETC Ion control consoles, fully programmable house lights, intelligent lighting units and a plethora of LED fixtures. The digital sound system includes computerized programming, multiple speaker locations enabling surround sound and a variety of microphones. The Bea Wood Studio Theatre flexibly seats 100 to 150 patrons.
The back of house areas include a large scene shop with property storage, electrics maintenance, tool storage and a paint room. The costume area has a well-equipped costume construction area, and spacious makeup, dressing, and storage areas and a fitting room.
In addition, a lab containing 12 new iMac computers, complete with new seating, and all of the primary software required of computer aided design.
![Fain Fine Arts Center Theatre from the view of the stage.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/fain-fine-arts-center-theatre.png)
![Students working in the scene shop.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/scene--shop.png)
![Students working in the costume shop.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/costume--shop.png)
![Person applying makeup to an actor's face.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/makeup-dressing-area.png)
![Teaching being done inside the graphics lab and classroom.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/graphics-lab-classroom.png)
![Actors gathered in the green room.](_assets/images/theatre-department-images/green-room.png)