Cascia Hall
Helmerich Performing Arts Center
Sector
Education
Location
Tulsa, OK
Year Completed
2008
Designed to make an impression before the curtain even rises. The Helmerich PAC combines expansive gathering spaces, stadium views, and a flexible theatre designed for a wide range of performances.
The Helmerich Performing Arts Center creates a striking arrival experience with its sweeping, curved lobby design and expansive wall of windows overlooking the football stadium. A dramatic 30-foot ceiling and second-floor balcony walkway add a sense of spacious elegance while providing a welcoming gathering space for patrons.
Completed in 2008 as a $6.2 million facility, the 510-seat theatre features an additional 223 seats in the balcony, providing a total capacity of 733. The stage measures 46 feet wide by 27 feet deep and includes a 32-foot-tall proscenium and 45-foot fly gallery, supporting a wide range of performances and productions. State-of-the-art acoustics, an ETC lighting system, and professional sound equipment provide the technical capabilities needed for concerts, theatrical productions, lectures, and other events.
Flexible performance features include an optional orchestra pit or extended stage apron, as well as a video booth and video projection capabilities. Comprehensive backstage amenities, including a green room, men’s and women’s dressing rooms, and a scene shop, support performers and production crews behind the scenes. Together, these features create a versatile performing arts venue designed to balance memorable public spaces with the technical and operational needs of a modern theatre.