Recognized as an excellent setting for theatre, opera, dance, film and musical presentations, the Discovery Theatre boasts a stage in size equal to the Atwood Concert Hall with a seating capacity of approximately 700.

The auditorium of the Discovery Theatre is characterized by long, sweeping curves, defining partitions and balconies and a ceiling of silvery, saucer-shaped acoustical discs. The seat upholstery, a tapestry designed by Alaskan resident Paula Dickey entitled Salmonberries, adds to the overall effect with a palette of rose and forest green.

The Discovery Theatre seats approximately 700 and consists of two levels (orchestra and mezzanine).

Production Policies

The statistics and information contained in the documents listed are supplied to provide comprehensive technical information about the Alaska Center's theatres, technical requirements, available equipment, policies and more. Please note that any dimensions critical to your production should be checked on site, prior to the event. If you have questions or need more information regarding these documents, please call the Production Manager assigned to the theatre where your production is scheduled to take place.

Venue Specifications

Discovery Drawings

800 Seat Circuit Layout Full Size (1.5 MB) | Tabloid Size (552KB)
800 Seat Ground Plan Full Size (2 MB) | Tabloid Size (552 KB)

CAD Drawing of Discovery Theatre

Seating Map

Evacuation Route Map

ADT: Student Showcase

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 12:30 pm - Discovery Theatre
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm - Discovery Theatre

Dancers Workshop: Spring Recital

Presented by Dancers Workshop
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm - Discovery Theatre
Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm - Discovery Theatre