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Colwell Playhouse @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The Colwell Playhouse is the main stage of the UIUC Department of Theatre and also hosts dance concerts, music events, and touring shows. Its continental seating plan seats 674 people, and two small balconies accommodate wheelchairs. The proscenium stage measures 38 feet wide and 30 feet deep, with 3,990 square feet of backstage space. A computerized lighting system and two Zenon followspots are available, in addition to sound reinforcement. The Playhouse has two large dressing rooms and a green room area with vending machines.

Click on picture for a larger view. Scroll below pictures for measurements and other information.

Stage and House

Load-In

See website for more info on loading dock:
www2.kcpa.uiuc.edu/kcpatd/pinkbook/LoadingDock.html


Stage Measurements
Proscenium width:
Proscenium height:
Plaster line to cyc:
37'-11.75"
21'-11"
29'-7.75"


If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Conferences & Institutes
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
email: illinoistheatrefest@ad.uiuc.edu (preferred)
phone: 217-333-2880