Expanded Main Stage
To maintain an intimate theatre setting, a critical piece of the project was the removal of a portion of floor plate and timber structure to achive the height for the main theatre with a thrust stage, lighting grid, technical booths, and tiered seating for 300+ patrons with unobstructed sightlines.
Black Box Theatre
A 70-seat black box theatre will allow for greater flexibility in rehearsals and provide a second venue. One of the most creative details was the reconstruction of operable interior shutters, as seen in historic photographs and drawings, to block out or add light when needed.
Inviting Lobby
The open main lobby features a concession area, box office, expanded restrooms, and supports the overflow from the main stage. Refinished original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and original wooden timber beams define the interior space and support theREP's mission while respecting the historic significance of the space.
Support Space
The second level of the building houses a VIP Lounge, administrative offices, 6 private actor dressing rooms, and dedicated costume prop shops, amenities that the previous space lacked, to better support the local community.
