Labs & Learning Spaces
Theatre & Dance
Students in Bucknell's Department of Theatre & Dance have access to one of the most technologically advanced college performing arts venues in the United States, Harvey M. Powers Theatre, complimented by a host of other spaces for performance, rehearsal, set construction and costume design — all of which are used by undergraduate students.
The best part is that at Bucknell, it's not only theatre majors who can access these spaces. Students from all majors can perform in our shows or help out behind the scenes.
Harvey M. Powers Theatre
Coleman Hall
Located in Coleman Hall, this 483-seat theatre hosts both plays and dance performances. It features seating on two levels, a stage with a 32-foot proscenium, Wagnerian orchestra pit, an extensive catwalk system and advanced lighting and audio controls. Both the stage and the house have been designed for maximum acoustical quality with curved oak walls and sound diffraction drums on the balcony.
Adjacent to the theatre is an 1800-square-foot scene shop; computer stations for CAD, digital sound work and lighting design; large format, photo-quality color printers; flatbed scanner; data projector; paint shop and other set design resources, all of which are available for student use.
Technical Information
Tustin Studio Theatre
Tustin Hall
Tustin Studio Theatre is a 2,500-square-foot black box theatre complementing Harvey Powers Theatre by offering greater, intimate performance options. With modular seating, a 9 x 9 pipe grid, and a surrounding curtain track, the stage can be transformed into any arrangement, including thrust and in-the-round orientations.
Technical Information
Costume Studio
Coleman Hall
The Theatre & Dance costume studio is located just outside of Harvey M. Powers Theatre on the second floor of Coleman Hall. It is a beautifully spacious, light-filled shop where theatrical and dance costumes are hand-crafted and tailored.
Equipment and Facilities
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts
Arts & Performances
In addition to hosting more than 25 visiting acts per year, Bucknell’s main performing arts stage also hosts student performances, including annual dance concerts. With seating for an audience of more than 1,200, the Weis Center has been named one of the most beautiful college performing arts venues in the United States.