Space Matrix

The spaces available for undergraduate performances and special events range widely in sophistication and capability, from the professional-level Off Broadway Theater, to multi-purpose rooms with some dedicated lighting or sound systems, to simple open spaces like a dining hall, common room, or courtyard. Since the capabilities and limitations of individual spaces dictate the level of technical complexity that a production may entail, it is important that producers consult the Student Performance Space Summary Matrix and match the type and scale of their production to the capabilities and limits of the proposed location.

Auditoriums
Dining Halls and Common Rooms
Mini-Theaters, Dining Halls with Stages, and Other Spaces
Major and Professional Theaters
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Auditoriums

The following locations are suitable spaces for chorus and other singing groups, recitals, film showings, theatrical readings, and other performances requiring little or no technical infrastructure or support.

Name	Address	Size (sq ft)	Seating	Support Areas	Theatrical Lighting/Grid	Limitations	Scheduling and Use Contacts

Battell Chapel	400 College St	5000	600 (Fixed)	None	Limited	Films, readings, and other low technical events only	Chaplain’s Office 432-1128, 432-1130

Harkness, MS	333 Cedar Street	4200	450 (Fixed)	Limited side room storage	None	Films, readings, and other low technical events only, principally limited to Medical School use only	School of Medicine Dean’s Office 785-4672

Harkness/ Sudler Hall	100 Wall Street	2100	150 (Fixed)		None	Films, readings, and other low technical events only, use must meet classroom scheduling	Registrar’s Office 432-2330

Law School Auditorium	127 Wall Street	4000	400 (Fixed)	None	None	Films, readings, and other low technical events only, principally limited to Law School use only	Mike Thompson 432-4041

Sheffield- Sterling- Strathcona Hall, Rm. 114	1 Prospect Street		300 (Fixed)	None	None	Films, readings, and other low technical events only	Yale College Dean’s Office 432-2907

Sprague Memorial Hall	470 College Street	6400		Dressing rooms	Professional lighting and controls	Use typically limited to School of Music	School of Music 432-1965

Woolsey Hall	College and Grove Streets		2250 (Fixed)	Dressing rooms	Professional lighting booms and controls	No air conditioning, high demand, schedule well in advance, expensive rental cost	Office of New Haven and State Affairs 432-8620

Dining Halls and Common Rooms

The following locations are suitable spaces for dances, casino nights, mixers, and other college-wide special events requiring little technical infrastructure or support.

Name	Address	Size (sq ft)	Seating	Support Areas	Theatrical Lighting/Grid	Limitations	Scheduling and Use Contacts

Branford College	Branford College	2622	175 (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Branford Master’s Office 432-0524, FAX 432-0525 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0430

Berkeley College	Berkeley College

Beyers Hall/ Silliman Common Room	Silliman College	2215	75 (Portable)	None	None	Existing sofas and chairs for seating; limited exits	Silliman Master’s Office 432-0700, FAX 432-7054

Calhoun College	Calhoun College	3185	125 (Portable)	None	None, but has stage lighting connections	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Calhoun College Master’s 432-0740 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0425

Commons Dining Hall	College and Grove Streets		800+ (Portable)	None	Limited wall grid and house sound system	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Commons General Manager 432-0752

Davenport College	Davenport College	3034	250 (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Davenport Master's Office Dining Hall Manager

Davenport Common Room	Davenport College	1560	30 (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up/ break down each use	Davenport Master's Office Dining Hall Manager

Jonathan Edwards College	Jonathan Edwards College	2750	100+ (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	JE Master's Office 432-0380, FAX 432-0374 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0438

Pierson College	Pierson College	2600	200 (Portable)	None	Limited lighting control panel to side of fireplace	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Pierson Master's Office 432-1031, FAX 432-2769 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0434

Pierson Common Room	Pierson College	1100	30 (Portable)	None		Under renovation	Pierson Master's Office 432-1031, FAX 432-2769

Saybrook College	Saybrook College

Silliman College	Silliman College	4100	80 (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Silliman Master's Office 432-0700, FAX 432-7054 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0436

Timothy Dwight Dining Hall	Timothy Dwight College	2550	150 (Portable)	None	None	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	TD Master's Office 432-0770, FAX 432-7170 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0436

Trumbull College	Trumbull College

Mini-Theaters, Dining Halls with Stages, and Other Spaces

The following locations are suitable spaces for smaller scale productions requiring limited props and costumes, minimal lighting and sound designs, small backdrops and masking drapes, and limited structural scenery

Name	Address	Size (sq ft)	Seating	Support Areas	Theatrical Lighting/Grid	Limitations	Scheduling and Use Contacts

Afro-American Cultural Center Meeting Room	211 Park St.	1867	50 (Portable)	Limited storage to rear	None	Difficult room layout due to exit/egress points	Rodney Cohen , Director Afro-American Cultural Center, 432-2900

Berkley Multi - Purpose Room	Berkeley College	1375	50 (Portable)	None	Limited ceiling support grid	Sub-basement	Berkeley Master's Office 432-0500, FAX 432-8116

Calhoun Calhoun 1270 80 + Limited Full Grid Basement Calhoun Cabaret College Tables Master's Office
Fence Club	220 York St, Room 101		100+ (Portable)	None	Ceiling flood lights	Suitable for readings only; no sets, no props	Theater Studies 432-1310, FAX 432-1308

Morse College	Morse College	2500 (+ 500 stage)	125 (Portable)	None	Limited stage light grid	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support; electrical power must come from kitchen	Morse Master's Office 432-0393, FAX 432-0749 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0443

Nicholas Chapel	Trumbull College	600	65 (Fixed)	Limited behind stage	Mini-professional grid with spot lights and controls	Small space; below grade; College location limits potential users	Trumbull Master's Office 432-0720, FAX 432-0732

Saybrook Multi-Purpose Room ("Underbrook")	Saybrook College - Entryway M	1450 total	80 (Portable)	Limited behind entry and stage	Mini-professional grid with spot lights and controls	Relatively small space; below grade; College location limits potential users	Saybrook Master's Office 432-0540, FAX 432-1802

Ezra Stiles College	Ezra Stiles College	2500 (+ 500 stage)	100+ (Portable)	None	Limited grid above mini-stage area	Must set-up and break down each use; no storage; limited AV support	Stiles Master's Office 432-0560, FAX 432-7930 Dining Hall Mgr 432-0443

Crescent Underground Theater	Morse- Stiles College	1276	70 - 120 Flexible	Limited Storage Two Dressing rms	Full grid with modern lighting control but modest instrument package	Good size flexible theater space ; below grade; College location limits potential users	Stiles Master's Office 432-0560, FAX 432-7930

Major and Professional Theaters

The following locations are suitable spaces for theatrical and dance performances requiring dressing rooms, full staging, large lighting and/or sound designs, extensive props and/or costumes, stage draperies and/or backdrops, or structural scenic elements

Name	Address	Size (sq ft)	Seating	Support Areas	Theatrical Lighting/Grid	Limitations	Scheduling and Use Contacts

Iseman Theater (Yale School of Drama)	1156 Chapel			Side storage and dressing rooms	Professional grid and controls	High demand - schedule well in advance	School of Drama Jonathan Reed 432-2177

Off-Broadway Theater	41 Broadway Undergraduate Theater	3000	200 (Portable)	Side storage and dressing rooms	Professional grid and controls	High demand - schedule well in advance	Jim Brewczynski Undergraduate Productions, 432-6416

University Theater (Yale School of Drama)	222 York Street			Side storage and dressing rooms	Professional grid and controls	High Demand Must Schedule well in advance	School of Drama Jonathan Reed 432-2177

Whitney Theater	Whitney Humanities Center 53 Wall St	2300	130 (Portable)	Side storage rooms and dressing areas	Professional grid and controls	High demand - schedule well in advance. Proximity of faculty offices and classroom use of space further limits noise and availability	Jim Brewczynski Undergraduate Productions, 432-6416

Yale Repertory Theater (Yale School of Drama)	1120 Chapel St	4500	490 (Fixed)	Professional support shops, props, dressing, and costume	Professional grid and controls	Primary use by School of Drama; limited DRAMAT use	School of Drama Johnathan Reed 432-2177