Intro
The Port Theatre, is a non for profit theatre in the coastal city of Nanaimo, British Columbia. It was opened in 1998 after beginning construction in 1989. Since then the theatre has been host to a wide range of shows including live theatre, concerts, and film festivals.
Tourism
(https://www.google.ca/search?q=nanaimo+port+theatre&tbm=bks&tbo=1) Located in the Downtown core of Nanaimo,the theatre is located across from the Nanaimo Harbour, and a ten minute drive from the BC Ferries, Departure Bay Terminal. Because of this central location many busses (http://www.transitbc.com/regions/nan/schedules/2012.03.04.images/nan_map_nanaimo.pdf) run by the facility allowing for ease of access from most places in Nanaimo.
Facilities
The Port Theatre is home to two Main areas, the Main Stage, and the Harmac Pacific Room.
Main Stage This Stage and seating Area.This area makes up the majority of the theatre, with 604 seats on the main level and another 200 on the balcony coming to a total of 804 seats. The stage includes a sprung stage floor able to hold hundreds of tons worth of scenery, without injuring dancers.
Harmac Pacific Room This room is a small business area on the second floor designed for use by 35 people or less.
Features
804 seats in total (604 on the main level and 200 in the balcony)
28 seating areas accessible without stairs
Excellent viewing from all seats
Maple panels and cement walls enhance acoustics. The first two rows of seats sit on the orchestra lift. With the push of a button the lift goes down, the seats are removed and there is room for up to 34 musicians in the orchestra pit. We can also put the lift at the stage level which creates a thrust stage out into the audience
chamber.The sprung stage floor is built to withstand many tons of rolling scenery and yet is soft enough for dancers not to hurt themselves while jumping.
The theatre has 48 line-sets for stage draperies, lights and scenery. The deep stage allows lots of room for performers and sets. Stage proscenium arch is adjustable: from 42 to 48 feet wide. Minimum of 12 computerized pieces of equipment to operate lighting & audio systems.
References
http://www.porttheatre.com/theatre-info/history-mandate http://www.transitbc.com/regions/nan/schedules/map.cfm?region=0 http://www.porttheatre.com/ link to port theatre home page
http://www.porttheatre.com/theatre-info/seating-chart
The Port Theatre, is a non for profit theatre in the coastal city of Nanaimo, British Columbia. It was opened in 1998 after beginning construction in 1989. Since then the theatre has been host to a wide range of shows including live theatre, concerts, and film festivals.
Tourism
(https://www.google.ca/search?q=nanaimo+port+theatre&tbm=bks&tbo=1) Located in the Downtown core of Nanaimo,the theatre is located across from the Nanaimo Harbour, and a ten minute drive from the BC Ferries, Departure Bay Terminal. Because of this central location many busses (http://www.transitbc.com/regions/nan/schedules/2012.03.04.images/nan_map_nanaimo.pdf) run by the facility allowing for ease of access from most places in Nanaimo.
Facilities
The Port Theatre is home to two Main areas, the Main Stage, and the Harmac Pacific Room.
Main Stage This Stage and seating Area.This area makes up the majority of the theatre, with 604 seats on the main level and another 200 on the balcony coming to a total of 804 seats. The stage includes a sprung stage floor able to hold hundreds of tons worth of scenery, without injuring dancers.
Harmac Pacific Room This room is a small business area on the second floor designed for use by 35 people or less.
Features
804 seats in total (604 on the main level and 200 in the balcony)
28 seating areas accessible without stairs
Excellent viewing from all seats
Maple panels and cement walls enhance acoustics. The first two rows of seats sit on the orchestra lift. With the push of a button the lift goes down, the seats are removed and there is room for up to 34 musicians in the orchestra pit. We can also put the lift at the stage level which creates a thrust stage out into the audience
chamber.The sprung stage floor is built to withstand many tons of rolling scenery and yet is soft enough for dancers not to hurt themselves while jumping.
The theatre has 48 line-sets for stage draperies, lights and scenery. The deep stage allows lots of room for performers and sets. Stage proscenium arch is adjustable: from 42 to 48 feet wide. Minimum of 12 computerized pieces of equipment to operate lighting & audio systems.
References
http://www.porttheatre.com/theatre-info/history-mandate http://www.transitbc.com/regions/nan/schedules/map.cfm?region=0 http://www.porttheatre.com/ link to port theatre home page
http://www.porttheatre.com/theatre-info/seating-chart
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