Cape Cod Community College Studio Theatre Approved Seating & Stage Configurations Tilden Arts Center, Lower Level West Barnstable, Massachusetts This booklet demonstrates the approved theatre configurations based on a Massachusetts State Building Code review (MSBC 780 CMR 6 th Ed.) and coordination with the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Building Inspector. All productions hosted at the CCCC Studio Theatre must comply with ONE of SIX configurations. The diagrams show the maximum allowable audience seating size and layout. Six configurations are approved, ranging from 62 217 audience seats for each configuration. No other configurations have been approved by Cape Cod Community College. Proposed Set plans shall be given to Cape Cod Community College Technical Director for approval and compliance with these guidelines prior to construction. CCCC Facilities shall inspect the facility prior to each performance for compliance. Non-complying configurations will not be allowed and may result in the cancellation of a performance or event. In addition to the seating and stage configurations that follow, all egress aisles and exits (noted in the attached diagrams as s) must remain clean, unimpeded and visible at all times. A three foot wide (36 inch) minimum path across the front of the audience seating leading to the exits must be maintained. No one may stand or sit on the stairs or in front of Fire Exits. Fire Doors must remain closed at all times. Push bars on Fire Doors must remain free, clear and uncovered. Do not hang masking or other that obscures the Exit Signs, Fire Alarms, sprinklers or other life safety devices. Illuminated Exit signs may not be blocked, turned off, lamped down or gelled. Pull Stations and Fire Extinguishers must be visible and easily accessible at all time. For additional information about the facility (Box Office, loading, Sound/Lighting Equipment), refer to the Tilden Arts Center Technical Specifications available from Tilden Arts Center Technical Director. Page 1
Potential HC space (36 x60 ) Configuration 01 131 seats maximum + 4 Handicapped Accessible Spaces (required minimum to be provided) 775 SF stage area appx. See Base Platform Layout on page 4 for more information. When laying out chairs, begin at the curtain for chairs on the north & south portions around stage. For area to west of stage, chairs should be centered on the stage. Curtain (existing) New 34 deep platform Wenger chair w/ automatic rising seat Single 89 Double 18 Triple 2 Page 2
Configuration 02 62 seats maximum (36 row spacing) 1220 SF stage area appx. Wenger chair w/ automatic rising seat Potential Performance Area Potential HC space(36 x60 ) If not utilized, a standard Single Chair may be used. Ramp or lift required to allow for HC Accessible seats, coordinate with CCCC Single 28 Double 14 Triple 2 Page 3
Potential HC space(36 x60 ) Wenger chair w/automatic rising seat Configuration 03 146 seats maximum 840 SF stage area appx. Designation A = 34 x84 8 C = 34 x48 2 D = 34 x24 0 New 34 deep platform Single 112 Double 14 Triple 2 Page 4
Configuration 04 95 seats maximum 1430 SF stage area appx. Wenger chair w/automatic rising seat Designation A = 34 x84 4 C = 34 x48 1 D = 34 x24 0 Potential HC space (36 x60 ) New 34 deep riser Single 68 Double 12 Triple 1 Page 5
Potential HC space(36 x60 ) Configuration 05 Dinner Theater 96 seats maximum 4 HC Accessible Spaces 300 SF stage area appx. Designation A = 34 x84 8 C = 34 x48 2 D = 34 x24 2 Single 96 Table Count Tables at HC Spaces must be 27 clear from the floor to underside of the table and be 28 34 high at top surface e = 18 x60 15 f = 18 x84 13 g = 18 x96 9 Page 6
Potential HC space(36 x60 ) Configuration 06 Coffee House 217 seats maximum 375 SF stage area appx. Designation A = 34 x84 16 C = 34 x48 4 D = 34 x24 2 Single 150 Double 29 Triple 3 Page 7