Manitou Opera House

Lighting and Sound

The Manitou Opera House has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, and plaster walls. Acoustics are excellent for recording.

The main auditorium measures 38 feet by 67 feet.

The back stage floor measures 18 feet by 38 feet and is 30 inches higher than the main auditorium floor. The back stage rises 16 feet high ~ curtain rails and lighting fixtures are above this height.

The proscenium stage opening is 18 feet wide and 14 feet high.

Lighting

Theatre lighting is available for concert settings.

For specific information please contact Richard Klassen at 204 242 3160 or e-mail him through Oak Valley Productions.

Sound

The Manitou Opera House was built to enhance acoustic performance and, as such, sound quality in the venue is excellent. Musical groups which use a sound system usually find that microphone and monitor are used only to enhance the group’s sound.

For specific information, please contact Bill Howatt at 204 242 2531 or e-mail him at bhowatt@cici.mb.ca.