Theatres & Studios

Kiplinger Theatre

Kiplinger Theatre with a large screen on the stage
Chris Kitchen

Seating Chart 

Building Map

Total seating capacity: 456-471 (depending on stage configuration) seats in an auditorium set up. 

Performance area: Proscenium configuration with a sprung wood floor covered by masonite. 

Lighting: Standard stage lighting available; event specific lighting may be arranged at an additional cost. 

Sound: Sound set up available, microphone, computer sound playback 

Projection: Standard equipment available 

Ideal uses: Great for large lectures, performances 

Other information: This space requires trained technicians for lighting and sound. 

Seat width: 20” 

Aisle clearance: 48.5” 

Ramp slope: 5° 

Nearest Restrooms: The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor. Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the basement floor.

Class of 56 Flexible Theatre

A group of students on stage rehearsing for a play, Orlando's Gift, in the Flex Theatre
Simon Wheeler

Seating Chart 

Building Map

Total seating capacity: 150-175 in a movie theatre style set-up. 

Performance area: Can be transformed into a variety of performance spaces including: theatre in the round, environmental stage (where the audience is part of the action) and a proscenium stage. Set-up is determined by current department programming. 

Lighting: Standard stage lighting is available; event specific lighting may be arranged at an additional cost. 

Sound: Sound set up available, microphone, computer sound playback 

Projection: Standard equipment available 

Ideal uses: Performance events that do not require elaborate sets or wing space. 

Other information: This space requires trained technicians for lighting and sound. Space set-up is predetermined based on space use needs of the department. 

Seat width: 19.5” 

Aisle clearance: 30” 

Nearest Restrooms: The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor. Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the basement floor.

Black Box Theatre

A production photo from a play Peerless. Two actors in school uniforms are rehearsing on stage in the Black Box Theatre
Leah Ingalls

Seating Chart

Building Map 

Total seating capacity: 76 

Performance area: Can be transformed into a variety of performance spaces. Set-up is determined by current department programming. 

Lighting: Standard stage lighting available, event specific lighting may be arranged at an additional cost. 

Sound: Sound set up available, microphone, computer sound playback 

Projection: Standard equipment available 

Ideal uses: Performance events that do not require elaborate sets or wing space. 

Other information: This space requires trained technicians for lighting and sound. Space set up is predetermined based on space use needs of the department. 

Seat width: 18.5” 

Aisle clearance: Variable 

Nearest Restrooms: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the sub-basement floor. The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor.

Class of 56 Dance Studio Theatre

A group of PMA students dancing on stage in the Dance Theatre for Share In Share Out Fall 2024
Thomas Hoebbel Photography

Seating Chart

Building Map

Total seating capacity: 130 seats in a movie theatre style set-up. 

Performance area: Sprung wood dance floor 

Lighting: Standard stage lighting available; event specific lighting may be arranged at an additional cost 

Sound: Sound set up available, computer sound playback; microphones not available 

Projection: Standard equipment available 

Ideal uses: Dance performances, small one person performances, lectures 

Other information: This space requires trained technicians for lighting and sound. Shoes are not permitted in this space unless special flooring is put in place. 

Seat width: 19.75” 

Aisle clearance: 48” 

Nearest Restrooms: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the sub-basement floor. The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor.

Film Forum

A group of people sitting in chairs in a lecture hall (Film Forum)

Seating Chart

Building Map

Total seating capacity: 100 seats in a proscenium set up. 

Performance area: Sprung wood floor 

Lighting: Room illumination available 

Sound: Sound set up available, microphone, computer sound playback 

Projection: Standard equipment available 

Video: This space also set up to playback DVD, 16 mm film and computer presentations 

Ideal uses: Small lectures, film screenings, presentations 

Other information: This space requires the use of trained technicians to utilize projection equipment. 

Seat width: 18” 

Aisle clearance: 38” 

Nearest Restrooms: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the basement floor. The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor.

Studio Room 321

Building Map

Performance area: Sprung wood dance floor 

Dimensions: 25’ x 35’ 

Ideal uses: Dance rehearsals 

Other information: There are no chairs, tables, sound or lighting equipment in this space. Shoes, food and drink are not permitted in this space. 

Nearest Restrooms: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms and locker rooms are located on the 3rd floor. The nearest single-person all-gender restrooms can be found on the 2nd floor.

Ballet Studio Room 320

Building Map

Performance area: Sprung wood floor covered by Marley dance surface. 

Dimensions: 35’ x 45’ 

Ideal uses: Dance rehearsals 

Other information: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms and locker rooms are located on the 3rd floor. The nearest single-person all-gender restrooms can be found on the 2nd floor. 

Nearest Restrooms: Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms and locker rooms are located on the 3rd floor. The nearest single-person all-gender restrooms can be found on the 2nd floor.

Reading Room 124

Building Map 

Total seating capacity: 34 

Room configuration: Conference room 

Seat width: 18” 

Video: TV & computer 

Ideal uses: Large meetings, presentations, small events 

Nearest Restrooms: The nearest single-use all-gender restroom can be found on the main floor. Multi-stall women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the basement floor.

Specs for Set Designers/Directors

Access detailed plans for Schwartz Center theatres. 

If you need accessible versions of any of these documents, please contact pma@cornell.edu. You will receive a response within three business days.

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