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The Boyd Vance Theatre is a proscenium stage with stadium seating to fit 134 patrons, including seating for those who are mobility impaired. Our plush seating has served audiences for many different types of events, from city meetings to dance performances. We have a full sound system, including Sennheiser microphones, compact disc player, cassette player, and a professional sound board. The theatre includes a full multimedia system including digital projection and the ability for surround sound. The technology includes a digital projector, slide projector, VCR and DVD players. The sound system is capable of connecting to compact disc player, DVD player, cassette player, MP3 players, and personal laptops. The Boyd Vance theatre comes equipped with a computerized light board with an inventory of 101 instruments. The lighting system has the capacity of 200 dimmers. The theatre includes a double counterweight system for flying scenery up and down to the stage. For screening, either our full screen, or the cyclorama screen can be used. Backstage includes two full dressing rooms, complete with bathrooms and showers, and makeup counters. We also have makeup counters outside the dressing rooms. We also have a complete Clear-Com system.
To reserve the Theatre please download the Boyd Vance Theatre Application
The Carver Museum and Cultural Center Lobby Serves as the grand entry to the museum. The lobby, affectionately referred to as "The Drum", is a wonderful open space designed to maximize natural light, perfect for receptions. The drum has the capacity to seat 100 with banquet style seating and 250 as a standing reception space. To reserve the Lobby please complete and return the reservation packet, to the Carver Museum. The completed reservation packet may be faxed, e-mailed, or returned in person. Your reservation is considered tentative until a deposit has been received and a reservation agreement has been signed. The reservation deposit converts to a clean-up and damage deposit. Deposits will be returned upon final inspection of area used. If areas used are restored to original condition (reasonable wear and tear expected), clean and without damage and/or if the Renter does not use the facility beyond the hours agreed to in the reservation agreement, the deposit will be returned in full. The deposit will be mailed from the City of Austin to the Renter who signed the Reservation Agreement. Please, allow 6-8 weeks to be received.
Facility rental fees shall be paid in full 60 days prior to the date of first scheduled use. Should the reservation be made within 60 days before the first scheduled use date the deposit and facility rental fees shall be due at the same time.
For Lobby (Drum) reservations please download the Drum Reservation Application
For reservation information please contact Eric Jarmon
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