chamber hall

The traditionally designed Chamber Hall, which can accommodate an audience of 408, has comfortable seating and excellent sight lines. The large multi-purpose stage can be extended by a lift, which, at the lowest level, serves as an orchestra pit. The Chamber Hall's smaller scale lends itself particularly well to lectures and meetings as well as to recitals and plays. 

Technical Information
  1. Size of House
  2. Stage Dimensions
  3. Flying System
  4. House Curtain
  5. Masking
  6. Loading Dock
  7. Lighting
  8. Communication
  9. Sound Equipment
  10. Stage Equipment
  11. Dressing Rooms
  12. Directions and Loading Access

1. Size of House

  • Total permanent seats 408
    Additional spaces for handicapped seating 10

2. Stage Description and Dimensions

Proscenium:

  • Height 26'- 0"
    Width 48'- 0"

Stage:

  • Grid height (underhung loft blocks) 41'- 6"
    Width 63'- 0"

Depth (all measurements are on center line)

  • Plaster line to first lineset 2'- 4"
    Plaster line to last lineset 23'- 10"
    Plaster line to back wall 27'- 3"
    Plaster line to apron edge 7'- 3"
    Plaster line to downstage lift edge 7'- 3"

Wings:

  • Center line to stage left locking wall 31'- 5"
    Center line to stage right wall 30'- 2"
    Clearance height to gallery stage left 20'- 9"
    Clearance height to gallery stage right 20'- 9"
    Clearance height to gallery upstage 21'- 9"

Stage Floor (from top down):

Black deck paint

¼ " tempered masonite

*1"x3" pine tongue and groove

3/4" x 4" pine tongue and groove underlayment, laid on diagonal, 2" x 4" sleepers on 12" centers

vinyl pads

poured cement floor

*area down stage of proscenium line is 1"x3" maple tongue and groove

Orchestra Lift:

  • Single platform controlled from stage left
  • Electrically raised and lowered to any level from stage
  • Height to 9'- 0" below stage level
  • Speed: 3 feet per minute
  • Entrances at lower level from sub basement hall
  • Orchestra Lift size:
    • Maximum width 38'- 6"
    • Maximum depth 6'- 6"
  • Lift and pit together:
    • Maximum width 42'- 0"
    • Maximum depth 12'- 9"
    • Approximately 420 sq. ft.

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3. Flying System

  • Single purchase T-Track counterweight system
  • Locking rail is located stage left at stage level
Capacity of each arbor 1,500 lbs.
Available weight 4,000 lbs.
  • Line sets
    • 23 linesets - 5 lines per set
    • All battens 50'- 0" in length
    • 1½" inside diameter schedule 40
  • Low trim 4'- 9"
    High trim 36'- 6"

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4. House Curtains

  • Main Curtain:
    • Red velour with 50% fullness
    • Center line split, manual control stage left
  • House Fire Curtain:
      • Zetex
      • Counter weighted with hand operating line stage right
      • Rigged with fusible links

5. Masking

All borders, legs and travelers are sewn flat. Soft goods inventory

(2) black velour travelers 28'- 0"h x 22'- 0"w, 2'- 0"overlap
(6) pair black legs 28'- 0"h x 6'- 0"w
(3) black borders 12'- 0"h x 50'- 0"w
(1) white cyc (horizontally seamed) 25'- 0"h x 48'-0"w

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6. Loading Dock

Roll top door 10'- 0" x 10'- 0"
Loading dock height 3'- 9" from street level
Loading platform area outside 12'- 0" deep x 20'- 0" wide
Distance to stage 150' - 0"

7. Lighting

  • Please contact Tech Director for current specs.

8. Communication

  • Intercom
    • 2 channels
    • Dual channel belt packs
    • 20+ headsets
  • Page and Monitor System
    • 20+ stations
    • located in dressing rooms, shop, control booths, support areas, and box office

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9. Sound Equipment

  • Please contact Tech Director for current specs.

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10. Stage Equipment

  • Orchestra Shell
    • Portable Wenger shell system. 8 sections - each is 6' wide.
  • Pianos
    • 7'- 0" and 9'- 0" Steinway & Sons concert grands are available with advance notice.
  • Orchestra Equipment
    • (120) orchestra chairs
    • (100) music stands
    • (50) Music stand lights
    • (2) conductor podiums
    • (2) conductor stands
    • (6) bass stools
  • Choral Risers
    • (8) sections 3 step or 4 step units
  • Ladders
    • (1) single person Genie 36'- 0" lift
    • Other ladder sizes are available

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11. Dressing Rooms

  • Each dressing room is equipped with:
    • Make-up mirrors with incandescent light
    • Sink, shower, lavatory
    • Full length mirror
    • Chairs
    • Costume rack
    • Stage monitor (audio feed)
  • Dressing rooms are on stage level:
  • (2) dressing rooms accommodate 20 each 40
    (2) dressing rooms accommodate 2 each 4
  • Additional dressing rooms can be arranged; however, they are a distance to the stage.
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  • Green Room:
    • Located by the stage, up one flight of stairs.
    • Has restroom facility, may be used as a dressing room.
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  • Laundry Facilities:
    • Arrangements must be made in advance. These facilities are not under the control of the Anderson Center.
    • Not always available.

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12. Loading Information

  • Directions:
    • NY 17 to exit 70 S (Route 201) to traffic circle. Bear to the right, follow Route 201 to Route 434 East (Vestal Parkway).
    • Turn right onto campus at traffic light.
    • Go around traffic circle to left.
    • Turn at 1st right into parking lot "D" (next to parking ramp),loading dock is at the end of lot "D".
  • Loading Dock:
    • Roll top door 10'-0" x 10'-0"
      Loading dock height 3'- 9" from street level
      Loading dock area 12'- 0" deep x 20'- 0" wide
      Loading dock at stage level  
      Distance to stage 100'-0"