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Saitama Arts Theatre
彩の国さいたま芸術劇場 Sainokuni Saitama Geijutsu Gekijyo
Street address: 3-15-1 Uemine, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 338-8506, Japan
Telephone: 81 (0) 48 858 5500
Fax: 81 (0) 48 858 5515
Contact: Makoto Mori Director
Saitama Arts Theatre 1This multipurpose arts complex was opened in 1994. Its distinct characteristic is that each of its four halls specialises in a particular performing art, so as to cater for professional requirements in each field. Thanks to its high-quality programming the facility is highly regarded, not only by local residents but also by people from other areas including Tokyo. It is well equipped with the latest facilities, and also accommodates rehearsal rooms, workshops and a library.
Theatre
Saitama Arts Theatre 2Type of venue: lyric theatre; main use: theatre, music, dance; seating: 776 seats total comprising 610 at level 1 and 166 at level 2, plus space for 4 wheelchairs, 8 standard seats lost through use; proscenium opening: adjustable, 14.53m W x 9m H; performing area: 14.53m W x 20m D x 23m H to grid, adjustable stage floor with max 7.2m elevation, sliding stage 14.53m x 14.53m, crossover, dance floor available, get in area 61m², access via 16.2m W x 3.63m D door 1.85m above street level; orchestra pit: accommodating 60 musicians; forestage: 14.53m W x 0.9m D; rear stage: 18.18m W x 17.5m D x 9.9m H, side stages: 13.5m W x 17m D x 9.9m H SR, 21m W x 21m D x 9.9m H SL; suspension equipment: 45 electric lines, max load 1,200kg each, 42 counterweight lines, max load 1,200kg each, 5 lighting bridges over stage; soft hangings: black legs and borders, cyclorama; lighting: Toshiba Lighting and Technology 634-channel desk, 398 x 2kw, 60 x 4kw, 48 x 6kw dimmers, basic rig; sound: Ramsa 32-channel mixer, Ramsa power amplifiers, EAW speakers; film and video: Panasonic video projector, cinema screen; stage equipment: Steinway piano, Tallescope; backstage: 10 dressing rooms accommodating 81 persons total, wardrobe, green room, laundry; climate control: air-conditioned and heated; availability: available for straight hire
Concert Hall
Saitama Arts Theatre 3Type of venue: concert hall; main use: orchestral music; seating: 604 seats total comprising 504 at level 1 and 100 at level 2, plus space for 6 wheelchairs 12 standard seats lost through use; performing area: raised open stage 16m W x 9.2m D x 13.5m H to grid; suspension equipment: 1 electric line, max load 300kg; lighting: Toshiba Lighting and Technology 78-channel desk, 15 x 2kw, 46 x 3kw dimmers, basic rig; sound: Ramsa 24-channel mixer, Ramsa power amplifiers, EV speakers; stage equipment: Garnier organ, 2 Steinway pianos; backstage: 7 dressing rooms accommodating 44 persons total; climate control: air-conditioned and heated; availability: available for straight hire
Small Hall
Saitama Arts Theatre 4Type of venue: studio theatre; main use: theatre; seating: 346 seats total, plus space for 4 wheelchairs, 10 standard seats lost through use; performing area: 7.88m W x 15.57m D x 11.45m H to grid, adjustable stage floor with max 2.25m elevation incorporates 11 traps (1.8m x 1.2m each); suspension equipment: 11 electric lines, max load 550kg each, 24 point hoists, max load 200kg each; soft hangings: black legs and borders, cyclorama; lighting: Toshiba Lighting and Technology 476-channel desk, 308 x 2kw, 48 x 6kw dimmers, basic rig; sound: Ramsa 24-channel mixer, Ramsa power amplifiers, EAW speakers; stage equipment: 2 Yamaha pianos; backstage: 4 dressing rooms accommodating 44 persons total, green room, laundry; climate control: air-conditioned and heated; availability: available for straight hire
Audio Visual Hall
Saitama Arts Theatre 5Type of venue: main use: films, videos, lectures; seating: 150 seats total; performing area: 10.7m W x 4.7m D x 3.1m-4.1m H to grid, adjustable stage floor with max 2.25m elevation incorporates 11 traps (1.8m x 1.2m each); lighting: Toshiba Lighting and Technology 16-channel desk, 16 x 2kw dimmers, basic rig; sound: Ramsa 24-channel mixer, Ramsa power amplifiers, EV speakers; film and video: XEBEX XP-600 35mm projector, Yokokawa 16mm projector, Panasonic lumens video projector, cinema screen 7m×3m; stage equipment: Yamaha piano; backstage: 1 dressing room accommodating 4 persons total, green room; climate control: air-conditioned and heated; availability: available for straight hire
Other facilities
Rehearsal Rooms, Workshops, Library
 
 
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