Westinghouse Arts Academy Theatre
The Westinghouse Arts Academy Theatre is a 670-seat proscenium theatre serving the student performances and communities of the Turtle Creek Valley. The theatre is housed in the former George Westinghouse Memorial High School. Built in 1936, the auditorium still showcases many of its original Art Deco-inspired design features.
The theatre is available for bookings. Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to reserve a space today!
Technical Specs:
THEATRE FEATURES
DIMENSIONS
Proscenium opening: 44′ width 23′ height
SL Wing: 6′ width 22′ depth
SR Wing: 6′ width 22′ depth
Apron to cyc: 22′ depth
Apron to Plaster Line: 5.5’ depth
Apron: 44’ width 5’ depth
Upstage crossover: 3′ depth
Grid height: 33′
SOFT GOODS
1- Gold Main Curtain: Bi Parting Traveler
1- Gold Teaser and Tormenter upstage of Main
2 sets of black legs on rotodraper tracks
1- Light Blue Cyc
RIGGING
The space consists of 11 dead hung battens.
Batten #1: Main Border (Not Movable) 23′ Trim Height
Batten #2: Main Curtain Traveler (Not Movable) 19′ Trim Height
Batten #3: Gold Teaser/ Tormentor 19′ Trim Height
Batten #4: 1st Electric 14′ Trim Height
Batten #5: Black Border #1 19′ Trim Height
Permanent Motorized Video Screen
Batten #6: Leg #1 19′ Trim Height
Batten #7: OPEN (used often as 2nd Electric) 17′ Trim Height
Batten #8: Black Border #2 19′ Trim Height
Batten #9: 3rd Electric 19′ Trim Height
Batten #10: Leg #2 19′ Trim Height
Batten #11: Cyc 19′ Trim Height
LIGHTING
Front of House:
6- 14 degree ETC Colorsource spots
4- 10 degree ETC Colorsource spots
6- 50 degree ETC Colorsource spots
8- 50lbs boom bases
CONTROL/DIMMING
Board: ETC Element II.
There is no in-house dimmer rack.
POWER
There are 2 cam-lock company switches outside the stage right hallway able to handle additional sound and lighting.
AUDIO
Westinghouse has a small sound rep plot and board with 20 inputs. We also have a variety of handheld microphones. Please contact us regarding your specific needs.
SEATING
Orchestra Seating: 652 seats
Balcony: (Closed for renovations)
4 Dedicated ADA Accessible Seats (more can be added)
ORCHESTRA PIT
There is no sunken orchestra pit however the “pit” space area is in front of the apron and is 44′ wide by 9′ deep. Masking is available.
SUPPORT SPACES
Two Backstage dressing rooms (#1 hold 15 people, #2 holds 10 people)
Dressing rooms are fully equipped with clear-com paging monitors.
Rehearsal hall with mirrors
Theatre Use (Non Profit)
Daily Rate
$1,000.00
(Requires Staffing)
Hourly Rate (min 4 hours)
$150.00
(Requires Staffing)
Week Rate
$4,500.00
(Requires Staffing)
Theatre Use (Commercial)
Daily Rate
$2,000.00
(Requires Staffing)
Half-Day Rate
$1,000.00
(Requires Staffing)
Week Rate
$9,000.00
(Requires Staffing)
Add-ons
$750.00
Per Reh/Performance
$3,000.00
Per Week
additional gear above rep
at cost +15%
Lighting Focus (For anything outside of rep plot)
$35.00
Per Hour
$75.00
Per Performance
$500.00
Per Week
n/a
Per Performance
$500.00
Per Week
$550.00
per engagement
$100.00
per performance (required)
Gaff Tape, Spike Tape, Expendables
at cost +15%
Air Conditioning
$2,500.00
Weekly
Cleaning Fee
$300.00
per performance
Theatre Staffing
$50.00
per hour
$75.00
after 8 hours/day, or 40/week
$45.00
per hour
$67.50
after 8 hours/day, or 40/week
FOH Manager
$100.00
per performance
FOH Staff
$20.00
Per hour (4 hour minimum)
Stagehand Rate (Followspot, Crew)
$45.00
Per hour (4 hour minimum)
Stagehand Rate (General Hand)
$35.00
Per hour (4 hour minimum)
Black Pipe and Drape 8’*
$20.00
per section
2 NEC Projectors*
$150.00
per day
Projector Screen
$100.00
per day
Digital Piano*
$150.00
per event
Podium
$15.00
per event
8′ Folding tables
$5.00
per day
6′ folding tables
$4.00
per day
Folding Chairs
$2.00
per day
2- Tech Tables
$15.00
per event
Music Stand Lights
$3.00
per event/light
Music Stands
$5.00
per event/stand
Typical Event Staffing Requirements
Theatre Manager
Lighting Operator
Sound Operator
House Manager