Technical Information
Venue Description
The Davis Theatre is located on the second floor of the historic Cabarrus County courthouse. The former courtroom is accessed by matching curved staircases with elegant turned and molded woodwork that rise from the vestibule. A beautiful landing with a soaring ceiling leads to the entry stairs to the theatre. Elevator access is also available.
A lavatory and a suite which includes two dressing rooms and the Green Room are located on the third level of the building. This level is accessible only to performers, crew, arts council staff and volunteers on day of show. The elevator to the second floor is conveniently located near back stage.
Both dressing rooms are equipped with mirrors with make-up lights, large full-length mirror, clothes rack, iron and ironing board. Each room can accommodate 4 – 6 persons comfortably.
The Green Room has a small couch and a dining table that seats 8. Other amenities include ample counter space, a sink, microwave oven, refrigerator and coffee maker. There is a sound monitor that supplies house feed.
The lavatory is fully equipped with a shower, sink, toilet, towels and designer toiletries. It is located down a short hallway from the dressing rooms/Green Room suite.
“To know the splendor of the renovated Roy and Sue Davis Theatre, begin a tour in the star’s bathroom.” —Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer
Statistics and Details for Davis Theatre
Stage |
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| Stage Dimensions | 26' w x 18'9" d | Clearance under structural beam | 15' | |
| Proscenium Width | 26' | Grid height | 15' 5" | |
| Proscenium Height | 12' | Stage Width | 26' | |
| Rigging Points | 5' on ctr | Stage Depth | 18' 9" | |
| Centerline to SL Wall | 21' 6" | |||
| Centerline to SR Wall | 25' | |||
| Loading Dock | No loading dock. Stage is on venue second story. Elevator and stair access | |||
House |
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| Seating | Theatre style padded |
| Capacity | 227 |
| lighting | Console controlled |
| Blackout | Capable of Full Blackout |
House Sound |
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| Console | Allen & Heath GL 2400-32 |
| Speakers | EAW VR-51 Exploded Cluster |
| Amps | QSX rmx series |
| DSP | DBX Drive Rack PA |
| Wedge Monitors | Community CPL-23 |
| Flown Stage Monitors | Community MVP-12M |
| Wired Mics | Sennheiser e835 |
| Wireless Mics | Sennheiser EW 135 wireless hand held mics |
| CD Playback | Numark CDN25 dual CD decks (4 decks) |
| Mic Stands | 10 Boom stands |
Projection |
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| Screen | 16:9 format; 16' wide by 9' tall - located on the rear stage |
| Projector | Panasonic 4000 lumen DLP Projector |
| DVD | 1 DVD playback deck |
Lighting |
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| Console | Zero 88 LeapFrog |
| 16 | Source 4 Jr.s 26 degree |
| 20 | Opti Zoom fresnel style fixtures |
| Dimming | 20 amp 2.4kw 4 channel 600 watt per channel dimmers |
| Cyc Wash | L&E Boarder Lights - Well lit and configurable |
| Followspots | 2 locations for followspots - In most cases, followspots are not necessary in this venue |
Curtains |
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| Main Valance | 1 |
| Main Traveler | 1 |
| Legs | 2 pair |
| White Cyc (seamless) | 1 |
| Black Cyc (seamless) | 1 |
Upcoming Events
Welcome to our website! We are glad you are here and hope you will choose to visit often. We have a great new year of activities planned including outstanding performances in the Davis Theatre, beautiful art work in The Galleries and fun and educational cultural arts programs for local school children.
Tickets for all shows in our 2012-2013 performing arts season will be available for purchase Monday, July 2, 2012.
Galleries Open on Saturdays
10 AM-4 PM
The Galleries are now open on Saturdays except for during exhibition transitions and arts council holidays.
Friday, May 18
Breakfast for the Arts
7:30 AM
Join 600 of your friends and neighbors for the arts council's one fundraiser of the year. For more information or to register, call 704-920-2787.
Want to volunteer for the arts council?
The arts council is looking for volunteer docents for The Galleries and ushers for Davis Theatre productions. If you are interested or want more information, give us a call at 704-920-2787.
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