The Sydney Laurence Theatre is a flexible proscenium theatre, perfectly suited for theatre, film and chamber music. It has an ample stage (94' wide by 27' deep with a proscenium opening of 47' wide by 21' high) and a seating capacity of approximately 340.

The asymmetrical seating arrangement in the Laurence Theatre, with open boxes on the sides, creates a strong dramatic effect. The twilight palette of blues, grays and mauves is reinforced in the seating upholstery, designed by Alaskan resident Hugh McPeck, entitled Forest Floor.

Sydney Laurence (1865-1940) was the foremost painter of Alaskan landscapes. He came to Alaska in 1904 in search of gold and found painting to be more productive. His large canvas of Denali (Mt. McKinley) is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Collection of Fine Arts. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art has an entire gallery dedicated to his work.

The Sydney Laurence Theatre seats approximately 300 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

Sydney Laurence Drawings

350 Seat Circuit Layout Full Size (1.5 MB) | Tabloid Size (485 KB)
350 Seat Ground Plan Full Size (2 MB) | Tabloid Size (506 KB)

CAD Drawing of Sydney Laurence Theatre

Seating Map

Evacuation Route Map