Theatre and dance at CSU East Bay work and perform in the theatre building and the Dance Studio.
The theatre building
- The University Theatre, a 450-seat proscenium house
- The Studio Theatre, a flexible space that seats 150 to 250
- A scene shop equipped for traditional carpentry and MIG welding, with a full paint frame
- A costume shop with ten sewing stations
- A sixteen-station design and drafting studio, with a separate digital lab
- Two theatre studio classrooms
- A green room, a makeup room, and dressing rooms with lockers and showers
Both theatres have full lighting and sound systems. Productions also use the terraced courtyard outside the main lobby and the outdoor amphitheater.
The Dance Studio
The Dance Studio is in PE 140, in the Physical Education building. It's home to dance classes, ensemble rehearsals, and performances, including the Inclusive Interdisciplinary Ensemble.
History
The University Theatre and the Studio Theatre opened in 1974. From 1966 to 1971, productions played in the Highlands Playhouse. The full story is on the production archive page.
Location and parking
All three spaces are at 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94542. Parking information is on the Tickets page.
Renting our spaces
To rent a space, contact the university Facilities Reservation Coordinator, Cecilia Grima, at (510) 885-3681 or cecilia.grima@csueastbay.edu, or Jennifer Cueva at jennifer.cueva@csueastbay.edu. Either can give you prices and available dates for campus buildings and rooms.