Ford Center Facility Rentals and Fees

If you are interested in the technical specifications and would like to reserve the Ford Center for a student organization or campus department event, please view the information below.

Technical Specifications

Below are the technical specifications for various spaces in the Ford Center.

Capacity: 1155

Stage
44′ deep from plaster-line to upstage wall
51′ wide with 25′ wing space
10′ apron
12′ Orchestra Pit Thrust
Proscenium: 51’w x 31’h
Sprung Dance Floor

Rigging
54′ line single-purchase counterweight
Grid: 80′

Lighting System
ETC Ionxe20 console
3 Strong Super Trouper II

Projection System
Projector: Epson WUXGA 15000 Lumen Projector
Rear and Front Projection Options

Main Hall Stage Power
2-400 Amp/208, 3-Phase USR
1-200 Amp/208, 3-Phase USR for lighting
1-200 Amp 3-Phase UL, on an isolated transformer for sound

Sound System
PreSonus StudioLive 64S
QSC amplifiers
EAW speakers and monitors
Orchestra Level Sound Position (16’x10′ Platform)

Orchestra Shell
Wenger Diva Acoustic Shell
50′ (tapering) x 36′ with solo shell and half shell configurations

Dimensions: 63′ – 9″ x 43′ – 6″
Independent lighting and sound systems

Capacity up to 140

Dressing Rooms
2 chorus (15-20)
2 principal (8-10)
2 star (2-4)
1 large green room
1 large wardrobe room

Loading
2 truck loading dock and 10’x10′ roll up door

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