The Murray Arts Center : Mount Paran Christian School

The Murray Arts Center

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Second Floor
It's all about performing

While the first floor of the Murray Arts Center may be for rehearsing, the second floor (with the exception of dance studio spaces) is dedicated solely to performing in two unique and distinct theatres: the Kristi Lynn Theatre and the Black Box Theater.

The Black Box Theater seats up to 150 people in either traditional seating style or "in the round." The flexibility of this space is endless, as all platforms and chairs "float" and can be arranged to suit the need of any smaller-scale theatrical or musical performance. Motorized shades on three giant windows in the Black Box Theater allow for a true blackout to enhance the lighting per performance.

A set of men's and women's dressing rooms off the rear of the Black Box Theater complete this space, making the possibility to have two opposite performances in two theaters the same time completely attainable.

Linking the two theatre spaces together is the Grand Lobby. With its chess-board patterned Italian marble flooring, grand staircase, golden colored chandeliers, large floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized shades that overlook a veranda on the lake, this space can be used for a gathering place for patrons who attend a performance in either theatre space (as well as purchase tickets in the box office or refreshments in the concessions booth) or an intimate seated dinner event space.

Three dance studios span the length of the main hall off the Grand Lobby. Each studio is equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and floating "puck system" flooring designed with a little give and bounce to aid dancers. Between two of the studios is an observation room with one-way glass, enabling parents to watch lessons without being a distraction to the students.