Mainstage Theatre Evoking a classic renaissance theatre in a modern environment, our main stage theatre will serve as home to many local arts organizations. With a focus on acoustical and visual properties, the auditorium features beautiful wood and plaster wall panels designed to heighten audience involvement. The auditorium has ample wheelchair seating, elevators to all levels, and an amplified system for the hearing impaired. This 1,201 seat auditorium features the latest lighting and sound systems, and is fully supported by modern scene and costume shops. The theatre is set to support the greatest professional demands while providing a friendly environment for our many local Cultural Arts programs.
	Box Office & Administrative Office The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center features a fully computerized box office system, which provides quick service and easy ticket renewals. For the first time, Dearborn Recreation Cultural Arts Programs are able to accept phone registrations and ticket orders. Box Office services will be available to all community organizations. Internet ticket services will be available by summer 2002.
	Facility Facts >> Click Here to download technical specs. House Information- Continental Seating Plan with 4 exits to lobby Seating Capacity: 1201: Orchastra pit used as Seating: 30 Main Floor: 663 fixed seating; plus 32 special needs and associated guest seating; side opening seats located in house Balcony: 460 fixed; 12 special needs and associated guest seating; 16 in boxes (2w/approximately 8 freestanding seats) Elevator access on 4 levels Hearing Impaired System Stage Dimentions- Proscenium 38'6" to 50' Width; 28' height Depth: 40' 9" Plaster line to back wall Wing Space: 20' SR- 25' SL Grid Working Height -73' Access to stage: Acoustic Panel Door: 14'H X 12'W Stage Floor -Black, Fully Sprung Endgrain Southern Yellow Pine - No traps or elevators in the floor.
Dressing Rooms- One star dressing room with lounge furniture located just off stage left -suitable for four-seven people. Two chorus dressing rooms are located SL, suitable for up to 30 people each. Road Company Production Office is located next to Scene Shop. Green Room located off Stage Left- suitable as star dressing room All dressing rooms equipped with sinks, showers, mirrors, costume/wardrobe racks Stage Rigging- Single purchase counterweight system with 42 six-line sets (850 lb. capacity) and pin rail Full Orchestra Shell Scene & Costume Shop- Located off stage left Electrical Information - Main Stage Theater - Control Board: ETC Obsession II 348 Dimmers at 2.4KW Stage, 25 non-dim Company connections stage right: 2 - 400 amp, 3 phase, 5 wire; 1 -200 amp, 3 phase, 5 wire 3-pin grounded stage connectors 3 Xenon Super Troopers   Electrical Information - Studio A & Dome 86 Studio stage, 12 non-dims 132 Dome Stage, 18 non-dim Both with Obsession II Controllers   Orchestra Pit Orchestra pit is curved: 32' wide x 86" at maximum length.   Stage Equipment Music stands Music stand lights Orchestra chairs Staging risers Pianos: Steinway Concert D, rehearsal piano: t.b.a. Orchestral Percussion Equipment Genie man-lift House Sound System Mix Positions: Booth, Backstage, House (row J) Three House Clusters w/ sub- woofer Quad-amped house w/ dual monitor Sound & Video Feeds available between Theatre, Studio, Dome. Dressing Rooms and Green Room   Load-In Facilities North side of the facility. Access for two 48' semi-trailers trucks Cast/crew bus parking.
	Dance / Aerobics Studios In addition to the basic Performing Arts Center area, two professionally designed dance studios will be featured at the Center. Featuring open rooms with dual level dance barres, these spaces provide space for meetings and banquets as well. Each studio has its own dedicated sound system.
	Club / Class Rooms Eight multi-purpose rooms that can be used in conjunction with cultural events, meetings, etc. are also available at the Center.
	The Great Hall The 12,960 square foot Dome Room has been an important part of Dearborn Recreation for over 40 years. The "new" Dome Room has become The Great Hall with a new stage lighting system, sound system and catering kitchen. An historical icon to generations of Dearborn residents, the Dome Room will provide performance space for recitals, speeches, dances, trade shows and much more. The new accouterments allow modern use of this space reminiscent of the traditional European great halls. Video and audio feeds from the theatre and studio will also be available.
	Studio A / Black Box Theatre A fully functional recital and rehearsal space with full lighting and sound make this 2,300 sq. ft room ideal for simple performances, recordings, meetings and special events. De- signed with smaller performances in mind, the room has been designed as a multi-purpose room. It may be used individually or in con- junction with onstage activities. Video and audio feeds from the theatre are also available. The ambience of the room will provide a unique atmosphere for banquets and meetings.