Contact Information
Malaspina Theatre Manager: Leon Potter | Technical Director: Robin Boxwell |
| Mailing Address: 900 Fifth St Nanaimo BC V9R 5S5 | Theatre Box Office: Phone 250.740.6100 |
Welcome to VIU’s Malaspina Theatre and Mike Taugher Studio!
VIU’s Malaspina Theatre, Malaspina Theatre lobby, and Mike Taugher Studio are ‘living classrooms’; unique facilities where students completing diploma and degree requirements can learn, develop skills, and gain valuable hands-on experience.
The Theatre facilities are primarily teaching spaces, but also function as a campus resource available to internal users and as a community venue available to off-campus external user groups as well.
Activities and events in the Theatre facilities align with the Theatre Department’s Theatre Diploma and Technical Theatre Diploma programs, which build a wide range of career opportunities in the performing arts. Academic study covers theory and history as well as experiential learning components where students develop strong
artistic, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills in a highly innovative, collaborative and welcoming environment.
VIU’s Malaspina Theatre and Mike Taugher Studio welcome participants and guests to diverse public performances that showcase university and community talents and skills. The facilities are creative spaces, where imagination, individuality and diversity are celebrated.
Malaspina Theatre (Building 310)
Facility Description
- A fully equipped theatre with seating of 290 + 3 wheelchair accessible spots Malaspina Seating Chart
- Offers a stage with lighting, sound, and projection capabilities
- Live-streaming, broadcasting and podcasting services also available
- Includes Lobby with optional Box Office and Concession/Bar, a green room, two dressing rooms, loading bay access, and technical support/student crew
- Well suited to performing arts and film events, graduations, panel presentations, and concerts
Malaspina Theatre Lobby (Building 310, Room 201)
Facility Description
- A multi-tiered, flexible space with a capacity of 150
- Well-suited to receptions, guest speaker events, celebrations, business functions, and special occasions with food and drink
- Includes optional use of Box Office and Concession/Bar
- Versatile set up with various layout of tables, chairs, podium, projections
Mike Taugher Studio (Building 330, Room 109)
Facility Description
- The Studio is a converted classroom, on the ground floor of the View Art Gallery building. It is next to the Music building, just a short walk away from Malaspina Theatre
- A versatile ‘black box’ theatre adaptable to auditions, rehearsals, play readings, workshops, private instructional sessions, small productions, and creative presentations
- This venue comfortably seats 25-40 people, depending on how chairs, tables, set, and equipment is arranged
Stage (No Fly House)
Stage: Proscenium/Thrust
Proscenium Opening: W - 27’-6”, H - 14’-6”
P.L. to U.S. Traveler: 14’-6”
P.L. to Cyc: 18’ P.L. to Apron: 14’
Floor: Masonite covered, Black
In-Stage Revolve: Permanently installed, 10’ radius, reversible/adjustable speed
Stage Free Height: Lowest point (heating duct) 18’-6”
CYC to DS Apron: 31'
Stage Door SL Wing: 5’-5” x 7’-8”
Masking
Black Travellers: Black Velour - Fixed track downstage main drape and upstage black traveller
Legs: 6 - Black velour (3 per side)
Borders: 3 - Black velour
Cyc: 1 - White - Filled English gauze
Lighting
Booth: Rear of auditorium, shared with SM/sound
Patch: Dimmer per Circuit (280 circuits)
Dimmers: (2) ETC Sensor Dimmer racks
LX Positions:
(3) Onstage LX Pipes
(2) FOH Truss Pipes
(1) FOH Catwalk
(2) FOH Torm Positions
| Qty | Item Description | Qty | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETC Element V1 Console | Accessories | |
| 30 | ETC Source 4 conventional fixture | 2 | Iris Kits for S4 |
| 12 | ETC Source 4 Jr. conventional fixture | ||
| 10 | ETC LED ColorSource Pars Deep Blue | ||
| 8 | ETC LED ColorSource Spots Deep Blue | ||
| 3 | ETC LED ColorSource CYC units | ||
| 5 | Chauvet LED Rogue Wash | ||
| 6 | Chauvet LED Slim Pars | ||
| 2 | Chauvet LED Rogue Spots | ||
| Barrel Type | Lighting Desks | ||
| 6 | 19 degree S4 Barrel | 1 | ETC Element ver 1.0 |
| 18 | 26 degree S4 Barrel | 1 | Nomad w. ETC Gadget USB to DMX |
| 20 | 36 degree S4 Barrel | ||
| 6 | 50 degree S4 Barrel | ||
| 1 | 90 degree S4 Barrel |
Projection
| Qty | Projectors |
|---|---|
| 1 | SONY VPL-PHZ51 5000 Lumen Front Projector (Fixed Front Projection in Booth) |
| 1 | Epson LS-500 Ultra Short Throw (Fixed Rear Projection on CYC) |
| 1 | NEC NP4100 5000 Lumen (Fixed Rear of House Projection on Presenter Screen) |
| 1 | Vankyo 2500 Lumen , Portable |
| 1 | Sharp PG-MB56X, Portable |
| Accessories | |
| 1 | City Theatrical DMX Dowser fixed on front projector |
| Screens | |
| 1 | Da-lite fixed electric screen 24'wide x 18'tall |
| 1 | Da-lite portable pull screen for Lobby, 8'wide x 6'tall |
| Fogger/Hazer | Clearcom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty | Item Description | Qty | Item Description | |
| 1 | Radiance DMX Hazer | 1 | Clearcom Base station | |
| 1 | JEM DMX Arena Fogger | 5 | Beltpacks | |
| 4 | Manual Stage Foggers, small | 5 | Headsets | |
Sound
| Qty | Item Description | Qty | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstage Console | Wireless | ||
| 1 | Behringer X32 console | 2 | Audio Technica AT300 wireless handheld |
| 1 | 24 Channel House snake from booth to SR proc | 4 | Audio Technica AT3000 wireless Lavaliers |
| 1 | Behringer S32 digital snake | ||
| Speakers | Microphones | ||
| 3 | Mackie Thump 15A 1400W (L,C,R) | 4 | SM58 vocal mics |
| 4 | Cerwin Vega CE-12" Self-Powered 1000W (monitors) | 4 | SM57 instrument mics |
| 2 | Yamaha 12" powered 300W (Sidefill) | 2 | SM 51 condenser |
| 2 | AKG C535 EB condenser | ||
| 2 | Podium mics | ||
| Amps | DI's | ||
| 2 | QSC CX404 4-channel amps | 4 | Behringer Active DI's |
| Lobby Console | Accessories | ||
| 1 | Behringer XAir-XR16 | 6 | Tripod mic stands |