Foster Family Theater
The Foster Family Theater intimately seats approximately 444 patrons and is served by four entrances at two lobby levels. There is no balcony in the space, but side galleries wrap along the sides of the chamber above the main lobby level entrances below.
Requirements for the Foster Family Theater are as varied as they are for the
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, except in a smaller more intimate setting. Use for
theater productions will likely be heavier than in the Mary Stuart Rogers
Theater, so proper projection and intelligibility of un-amplified voices have
been key factors in the design. Sufficient volume in the hall has been provided
to develop the degree of reverberation needed for classical music (1.5-1.7
seconds at mid-frequency, occupied). Retractable draperies will be provided to
adjust the reverberant character of the hall down to approximately 1.3 seconds
at mid-frequency.
The narrow dimensions of the Foster Family Theater are favorable with regard to
support of un-amplified voices, and the farthest seats being within 60 feet of
the proscenium will enhance the sense of acoustical intimacy throughout the
hall.
A small orchestra shell and forestage reflectors will be provided in this hall
as well. The orchestra pit is sized for approximately 15 musicians but may be
enlarged to accommodate 25 musicians.
A series of straight catwalks form the ceiling plane in this space while provide
lighting positions and favorable acoustical reflections. The follow spot booth
is located directly above the control booth, and may be accessed by ladder or
catwalk. Additional lighting pipes are at the back of house and side lighting
positions.
The proscenium is 40’-0” wide by 24’-0” high and the stage is 34’-0” deep by
80’-10” wide.
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