Technical Info

Auditorium Seating Capacity

560 Total; 400 Orchestra (Floor), 160 Balcony

There is no pit, but a small orchestra or ensemble can be accommodated in the orchestra section.

Truck and Bus Parking

One 53-foot truck and one bus can fit into our dock area at one time. The dock area includes one loading ramp. Company trucks and buses may stay in this area during the run of the show.

House Dimensional Information

Measurements are from the Center Line at the upstage edge of the proscenium to the centers of each position. Booth measurements are to the booth floors.

  • Apron Pipe
    • Horizontal Distance: 4 feet, 5 inches
    • Elevation: 18 feet, 3 inches
  • House Pipe
    • Horizontal Distance: 17 feet, 5 inches
    • Elevation: 18 feet, 3 inches
  • Box Room
    • House Left Horizontal Distance: 17 feet, 5 inches
    • House Right Horizontal Distance: 17 feet, 5 inches

Power Distribution

There is one Power Panel that can be used as an electrical service for incoming shows.

  • Panel: A
  • Phase: 3
  • Amps: 200
  • Volts: 120/208
  • Common Use: Isolated Sound
  • Location: DSL Wall/Deck

Audio System Information

  • Front of House Console:
    • Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixing Console
  • Main Speaker System Full Mid/High:
    • (5) Renkus-Heinz CF61-2R - Self Powered Mid-High
    • (2) Renkus-Heinz CF81-2R - Self Powered Mid-High
  • Subwoofers:
    • (4) Renkus-Heinz CF15S-5R Self powered sub with Mono Amp
  • Monitor Speakers:
    • (4) Renkus-Heinz CF121M-2R - Powered 12" speakers
  • Line Array:
    • (4) Renkus-Heinz VA101-7/6-R - 7.5 Degree Line Array with Rhaon 60 degree
    • (2) Renkus-Heinz VA101-15/6-R - 15 Degree Line Array with Rhaon 60 degree
    • (2) Renkus-Heinz VA101-22/69-R - 22 Degree Line Array with Rhaon 60-90 degree
    • (4) Renkus-Heinz VA101-22/75 A-R - 22 Degree Line Array with Rhaon asymmetrical
  • Input(s):
    • (2) Rio1608-d 16 In, 8 Out Stage Box
  • Microphone List:
    • Wired Microphones
      • (6) Shure Beta 58A
      • (4) Shure Beta 57A
      • (3) AKG PCC 160 Floor Mics
      • (4) Shure MX202 Hanging Mics
      • Selection of boom and straight mic stands

Lighting System Information

  • Console:
    • ETC ION XE
  • Moving Lights:
    • (4) Vari-Lite VL2600 Spot 820W
  • Spotlights:
    • (2) Robert Juliat Topaze 1200W
  • Instruments
    • (32) Colorsource Spot
    • (12) ETC Source Four 19 Degree Barrels
    • (12) ETC Source Four 26 Degree Barrels
    • (24) ETC Source Four 36 Degree Barrels
    • (24) ETC Source Four 50 Degree Barrels
    • (32) ETC Colorsource Par
    • (12) ETC Colorsource Cyc

Please Note: The Dowd Center Theatre is not a Union House.