The PAC is a proscenium venue. Here are some of the details regarding the configuration:
Seats:
ORCHESTRA: 426 plus 12 seats which may be removed for seating for the disabled.
ADDITIONAL SEATING: 2 rotating seating areas of 133 seats plus space for 6 disabled patrons. These may be included in the main auditorium for large events or left closed for a more intimate experience.
MAXIMUM: 704 plus 12 disabled OR 692 plus 24 disabled
Stage
Proscenium Width: 48' 0"
Proscenium Height: 22' 0"
Maximum Centerline Depth to Cyclorama: 46' 0"
Acting Area Width (from onstage edge of masking drapes): 40' 0"
Curved Apron (with composite pit cover) CENTERLINE depth to plaster line:13' 0"
Stage/Pit/Cover Edge to Plaster Line: 5' 0"
Plaster Line to Midstage Traveler Curtain Plaster Line: 15' 0"
Plaster Line to Cyclorama: 33' 0"
Rigging
The PAC has a counterweight T-track rigging system installed by Stagecraft Industries located stage left. It includes:
- Projection screen
- 4 motorized electrical raceways
- 3 sections of acoustic ceiling
- Lighting ladders
Maximum Trim: 45' 9" Except: L. 5, 6, 8, 26, 27 Max. Trim 38' 0"
There is a loading bridge and a catwalks at half-height on each side of the stage. There are also 3 catwalks across the stage.
The system is regularly inspected and documentation is available.
Backstage Space
from offstage edge of masking legs:
Stage Left (to rigging operating area): 8' 4"
Stage Right (to wall): 12' 6" (Note: there may be obstacles such as lighting sconces, electrical panels, etc. that prevent use of the full width)
Drapes: Legs, borders, adjustable tormentors, white cyclorama, midstage blackout traveler, upstage blackout traveler, black scrim.