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The Facilities
Wayne State University
Detroit
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The Facilities
 The Department of Theatre maintains three theatres, three rehearsal halls,
costume and scenic production centers, design labs, and a marketing
and public relations office, as well as an administrative office complex.
The 532-seat Hilberry Theatre, operated by the graduate repertory
company, is a ¾ thrust stage with
a walk-around ramp that encircles
the audience and serves as an
extension of the stage. The theatre
has new rigging and computercontrolled
lighting systems.
Through a generous donation
from the Newnan family and
funds from the University, the
lobby recently received a complete
renovation.
 The Bonstelle Theatre, with a 1,143-seat
proscenium auditorium, is used for major
productions of the undergraduate theatre
program, just celebrated its 100th birthday,
and is on the National Register of Historic
Theatres. Hilberry design students may
have opportunities to work in the Bonstelle
Theatre.
The Studio Theatre, located downstairs
from the Hilberry, is an intimate, 110-seat
open stage that is also utilized for
departmental undergraduate productions
and student productions.
The Theatre Production Center, located down the street from the Hilberry,
houses scenic, costume, and property shops. The department’s facilities in
the renovated Old Main building include a computer lab for design students,
a lighting lab equipped with a small-scale theatrical lighting system, movement
and vocal studios with sprung floors, two rehearsal halls equipped with sound
systems and green rooms, as well as classrooms and department and faculty
offices.
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