Montclair State’s performance facilities vary in seating capacity, technical features and participant amenities. For additional technical information and diagrams, contact the Director of Performance Facilities.
FEATURES | KASSER THEATER |
MEMORIAL AUDITORUM |
L. HOWARD FOX THEATRE |
MSU DANCE THEATRE |
AMPHITHEATER |
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Facility most suited for… | ALL – drama, dance, musical theatre, choral, orchestra, chamber | ALL | Drama, musical theatre |
Dance | Open air productions, public gatherings, low-tech productions |
Capacity | 499 | 946 | 100-180 | 100 | 2000 |
Stage type / dimensions | Proscenium, 48x40x52; 1,500 sq. ft. side stage areas 40 x42 |
40x 32 x 47 | Black Box 41x34x14 | Open Space 42x38x21 | Open Platform |
Wing Dimensions | 40x42x21 | 11×40-SR 15×40-SL | none | 6×38-SL 8×38-SR |
none |
Stage floor | Sprung; No traps |
Traps | No traps | Sprung; No traps |
No traps |
Orchestra Pit
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Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Lighting System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fly System | Yes | Yes | Grid | Grid | No |
Lobby Area | Yes | Yes | Small | No | Open Plaza |
Green Room | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Guest Artist Suite | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Scenery Construction Shop | Yes | Yes | Yes (shared w/ Memorial Aud.) | No | No |
Dressing Rooms | 6, accommodates up to 30 performers | 6, accommodates up to 25 people | 2, accommodating up to 16 people | 2 (changing rooms) | No |
Wardrobe Room | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Costume Shop | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Stage Mgr.’s Booth | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Concession Stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Parking | Attached garage | Short walk | Short walk | Short walk | Attached garage |
Public Transportation | Bus & train stops | Bus & train stops | Bus & train stops | Bus & train stops | Bus & train stops |
Box Office on-site |
Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Dining Facility | Short walk | Short walk | Short walk | Short walk | Short walk |
Special Features | New, state-of-the-art, superior acoustics, exhibit displays |
Largest facility, marquis | Intimate, recently renovated |
Intimate, new dance floors |
Outdoor theatre |