Facilities
West Valley College
Theatre facilities include a 400 seat proscenium Campus Theatre where our mainstage
productions take place and a 100 seat proscenium Chamber Theatre for more intimate studio productions.
Campus Theatre
The Campus Theatre was recently renovated including new drapes, rigging equipment and seats along with a upgrade of both the lighting and sound equipment. The proscenium opening is 45' by 22' feet with an apron and orchestra pit. We are able to be creative in the space and mount productions using various stage layouts including arena, thrust, as well as proscenium styles.
The Campus Theatre was recently renovated including new drapes, rigging equipment and seats along with a upgrade of both the lighting and sound equipment. The proscenium opening is 45' by 22' feet with an apron and orchestra pit. We are able to be creative in the space and mount productions using various stage layouts including arena, thrust, as well as proscenium styles.
The Studio Theatre
The studio theatre is an intimate 100 seat performance space used by both the theater and music departments. Its technical amenities are modest. It functions best with simplified set, light, and sound designs. Because of the intimate nature of the studio theatre, students are able to perform with more delicate acting styles, almost approximating that of film and television actors.
The studio theatre is an intimate 100 seat performance space used by both the theater and music departments. Its technical amenities are modest. It functions best with simplified set, light, and sound designs. Because of the intimate nature of the studio theatre, students are able to perform with more delicate acting styles, almost approximating that of film and television actors.
Scene Shop
The scene shop is open and well-ventilated workspace with a large paint frame. We have a full compliment of scenic construction tools also including a dust collection system. We maintain a fun, clean and safe working environment for all. You can get hands-on experience in set construction, prop making and painting.
The scene shop is open and well-ventilated workspace with a large paint frame. We have a full compliment of scenic construction tools also including a dust collection system. We maintain a fun, clean and safe working environment for all. You can get hands-on experience in set construction, prop making and painting.
Costume Shop
The costume shop is well stocked with a large selection of materials and accessories. It is nicely outfitted with Viking and Bernina machines as well as an industrial sewing machine. We have the ability to make a variety of costumes that are suited to fit the styles of our productions.
The costume shop is well stocked with a large selection of materials and accessories. It is nicely outfitted with Viking and Bernina machines as well as an industrial sewing machine. We have the ability to make a variety of costumes that are suited to fit the styles of our productions.
Makeup
Our Makeup Area is equipped with all of the necessities of a high-end theatre including plenty of long mirrors, bright lighting, and plenty of seating so many students can get ready at the same time.
Our Makeup Area is equipped with all of the necessities of a high-end theatre including plenty of long mirrors, bright lighting, and plenty of seating so many students can get ready at the same time.
Television Studio
The Television Studio boasts complete professional quality television production equipment and an audio booth. It has up-to-date cameras and switching equipment as well as a character generator and other computer hardware that make special effects and editing accessible to our students.
The Television Studio boasts complete professional quality television production equipment and an audio booth. It has up-to-date cameras and switching equipment as well as a character generator and other computer hardware that make special effects and editing accessible to our students.
