OPENED:
October 14, 2006
Architect: Cesar Pelli – Pelli, Clarke, Pelli and Assoc.
Acoustician and planning services: Artec Consultants Inc – Russell Johnson, Damian Doria

CAPACITY:
Maximum capacity including main floor and mezzanine – 375 stadium seating, 320 club/cabaret-style with tables of four, 600 general admission and cocktail reception, variable for banquets, meetings, seminars and other special events.

AESTHETICS:
Samueli Theater is part of the structure that also includes the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, but has its own lobby. Beige Portuguese limestone and glass façade includes a marquee of frosted laminated glass panels. Interior of maple hardwood floors, split block and maple walls.

PATRON ACCOMMODATIONS:
Concessions and first aid station.

BOX OFFICE:
The box office is located in the Samueli Theater lobby, and is open for ticket purchases and will call one hour prior to performances.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Room dimensions – 57' 4" x 81' 4"; floor to grid – 25'; maximum stage size 32' wide x 20' deep; contact venue technical director for lighting and sound specs; loading dock available. Various configurations include thrust stage, club-style, seminars, banquets, special events. Some acoustical adjustment available.

ARTIST ACCOMMODATIONS:
Three dressing rooms accommodating four people each; more rooms subject to availability; six private practice rooms; two larger rehearsal spaces (subject to availability); performers lounge.

CENTER PRESENTATIONS:
Concert Series, Jazz Club Series, Cabaret Series, Off Center Series, Family Series and special events.

RESIDENT COMPANIES:
Pacific Symphony.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND CATERING:
Patina Restaurant Group
Contact Stacey Brady, 714.429.7657

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Theater Operations, 714.556.2122 ext. 4299