The Quincy Community Theatre Facility
The Quincy Community Theatre has seating for 498 people—184 in the
orchestra section and 314 in the mezzanine. The thrust-style stage is
40’ wide and 22’ tall, with a 15’ apron in front of the proscenium.
Nine sections of this apron can be removed to reveal the orchestra pit.
The pit has space for up to 25 musicians and their equipment.
Lighting and sound are computer-controlled from a booth at the back of
the auditorium and from a soundboard located between the theatre’s
orchestra section and the mezzanine.The backstage area is 80’ wide, 50’ tall, and 32’ deep. It features
drive-up capability and ample storage for sets and props. The backstage
area also features an elaborate fly system used to raise and lower
scenery. A large set of doors separates the backstage area of the
theatre from the scene shop. Each door is 22’ high x 6’ wide and weighs
approximately 3500 pounds. The size and bulk of the doors facilitates
the moving of scenery from the shop to the stage and helps to
soundproof the stage from the scene shop.
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A 40’ x 40’ foot soundproof rehearsal hall is used for rehearsals, auditions, meetings, cast parties, and as overflow dressing rooms for large musicals. The theatre also maintains spacious dressing rooms with bathrooms and showers, a Green Room with a kitchenette, and a costume shop.
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