Technical Comparisons of Performance Facilities

Montclair State’s performance facilities vary in seating capacity, technical features and participant amenities. For additional technical information and diagrams, contact the Director of Performance Facilities.

FEATURES	KASSER THEATER	MEMORIAL AUDITORUM	L. HOWARD FOX THEATRE	MSU DANCE THEATRE	AMPHITHEATER
Facility most suited for…	ALL – drama, dance, musical theatre, choral, orchestra, chamber	ALL	Drama, musical theatre	Dance	Open air productions, public gatherings, low-tech productions
Capacity	499	946	100-180	100	2000
Stage type / dimensions	Proscenium, 48x40x52; 1,500 sq. ft. side stage areas 40 x42	40x 32 x 47	Black Box 41x34x14	Open Space 42x38x21	Open Platform
Wing Dimensions	40x42x21	11×40-SR 15×40-SL	none	6×38-SL 8×38-SR	none
Stage floor	Sprung; No traps	Traps	No traps	Sprung; No traps	No traps
Orchestra Pit	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Lighting System	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sound System	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fly System	Yes	Yes	Grid	Grid	No
Lobby Area	Yes	Yes	Small	No	Open Plaza
Green Room	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Guest Artist Suite	Yes	No	No	No	No
Scenery Construction Shop	Yes	Yes	Yes (shared w/ Memorial Aud.)	No	No
Dressing Rooms	6, accommodates up to 30 performers	6, accommodates up to 25 people	2, accommodating up to 16 people	2 (changing rooms)	No
Wardrobe Room	Yes	No	No	No	No
Costume Shop	No	Yes	No	No	No
Stage Mgr.’s Booth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Concession Stand	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Parking	Attached garage	Short walk	Short walk	Short walk	Attached garage
Public Transportation	Bus & train stops	Bus & train stops	Bus & train stops	Bus & train stops	Bus & train stops
Box Office on-site	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Dining Facility	Short walk	Short walk	Short walk	Short walk	Short walk
Special Features	New, state-of-the-art, superior acoustics, exhibit displays	Largest facility, marquis	Intimate, recently renovated	Intimate, new dance floors	Outdoor theatre