McPherson
Playhouse 
General Information
The McPherson Playhouse first opened in 1914 as the Pantages
Theatre. It was re-named after Thomas Shanks McPherson, who bequeathed
the theatre and funding for its reconstruction to the people of
Victoria. The award-winning project was completed in 1965 and
included a modern lobby addition, technical improvements, and
the refurbishing of the ornate Neo-Baroque style auditorium. A
variety of professional, community and amateur events are presented
at "The Mac" year-round.
The McPherson Playhouse operates as a licensee/rental venue, under
the administration of the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society.
Location:
#3 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P5
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Description: Proscenium theatre, single balcony plus two side
boxes, conventional seating
Seating Capacity:
Main floor: 385 (including wheelchair accessible seats)
Lower Balcony: 179
Upper
Balcony: 208
Total capacity: 772
Notes:
- The
use of the full orchestra pit requires the removal of 41 seats
(main floor rows AA & BB).
- Wheelchair
positions are at the rear of the main floor.
- Production
position is at the rear of the main floor at centre.
- Seating
holds must be arranged if any additional positions for video
cameras, etc. are required.
Sightline
impediments:
A total of 15 balcony seats and 12 of the box seats are sold as
"restricted view" for all events. Sightlines may also be affected
by the placement of touring or rental P.A. speakers or other equipment.
Contact theatre for details, and to arrange for additional sightline
holds.
Production
position:
Located at rear of main floor. An area 5' x 10' (1.5 x 3.0m) is
available for touring and rental equipment by the removal of temporary
seating. Alternatively, gear may be set up over fixed seating
in this area, using a production table provided by the venue.
Contact theatre well in advance if any production space may be
required, as ticketing will be affected.
Box
office:
Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and
from two hours prior to any performance until one half hour after
showtime. Tickets for the McPherson are also sold at the Royal
Theatre box office.
Front
of House staff:
Ushers, ticket takers, concessionaires, bartenders and coat check
attendants are provided. Merchandise sellers and security personnel
are available by arrangement.
Normal
performance times:
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Normal
length of intermission:
15 or 20 minutes
Front of
House equipment:
- 1 -
27" colour monitor and VCR for latecomers and/or presentations
- 1 -
portable display board 9'4"W x 6'4"H (2.84 x 1.93m)
- 2 -
display easels
- 9 -
10'(3m) tables
- 2 -
8'(2.44m) tables
- 2 -
6'(1.8m) tables
- White
tablecloths
- 1 -
blonde oak finish lectern - shared with stage
- Sennheiser
infrared hearing assistance system
McPherson
- Main Floor
McPherson
- Balcony
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