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Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater

The Downing 3D Experience in the Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater

The 3800-square-foot, 300-seat theater provides a comfortable, versatile venue for lectures, conferences, classes, concerts, and films. With a large-format screen, and Dolby Digital system, the theater has multimedia capabilities and state-of-the-art acoustics and technology making it a perfect setting for your event.

In September of 2009, the Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater was renovated into a Dolby 3D Digital Cinema.

Theater and first floor plan

Photo of theater by Jim Brady

Features

  • 45-foot-wide x 24-foot-high theater screen
  • Christie Digital CP2000-SB Digital Projector
  • 2D/3D Digital DCI-compliant playback via Dolby DSS200 Screen Server
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
  • Native 1080p Blu-Ray playback
  • Tetra Via Scaler to allow for a multitude of video inputs
  • Podium with built-in desktop, laptop inputs, and internet access
  • Public address system with up to ten microphone capability
  • Motorized stage lift to raise and lower stage 14" below and above ground level
  • Stadium-style seating for 300
  • Wheelchair accessibility to seats and stage
  • Backstage waiting and changing rooms

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