Frequently Asked Questions for Performers
Where do I/we perform … where’s the venue?
We present in the Performing Arts Theater at Ridgeview High School, located at 4555 SW Elkhorn Avenue, Redmond. The theater seats 614.
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What is the stage like?
The school, including the Performing Arts Theater, was constructed in 2012. The theater has a comprehensive fly system, designed and installed by Stagecraft Industries, Inc, Portland, Oregon.
Theater details: The proscenium is 43.5′ wide and 21′ high. The stage is 43 feet wide by 26 feet deep (grand drape (curtain) to back curtain). Grand drape (curtain) to back wall is 34′. The Grand drape (curtain) to front of apron is 16′. The stage is 42 inches above the main floor. The stage floor is wood sprung.
The building offers three roll-up doors stage left from the exterior of the building to stage allowing easy load-in/load-out.
There is no loading dock. Equipment must be rolled in and out using a ramp the truck must carry.
PIANO available for artists use.
We own and store back stage a 2016 Yamaha C7X concert grand piano. The piano is tuned prior to each event.
SOUND SYSTEM in the venue.
The venue was designed by an acoustical engineering company, and the acoustics are exceptional. In September 2019 a new sound system was permanently installed, featuring two arrays of Nexo GEO M6 speakers (nine in each array), a Nexo RS18 subwoofer, Nexo processor/amplifier, Yamaha digital console and ancillary equipment. Contact information for our sound techs available upon request. We allow a maximum amplification level at 85 decibels .
What is the stage lighting like?
Directions to auditorium from hotel?
From the Sleep Inn Hotel, located at 1847 NW 6th Street, enter the venue address as 4555 SW Elkhorn, and follow your phone app to Yew Ave. At the roundabout, take the exit onto Canal, heading south. Travel about 0.7 miles and your will see the venue on the right (West). Enter the driveway off Canal and proceed to the back (north side) of the building. Your vehicle can be parked in a U shaped area on the North side of the school. The exterior roll-up door is at this location. Call ahead to either 541.220.6470 or 541.350.7222 or 541.350.2211.