Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
An exciting venue for festivals, community events, weddings, private parties and business meetings, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center has been a premier location for many events.
Meeting Facility Features:
- 619-seat performance theater
- Grand Hall with a soaring 40-foot limestone fireplace
- Outdoor terrace for al fresco performances
- Park pavilion shelters for pre-meeting receptions
- Ample parking in front of the main entrance
- Elevator accessibility for Ploch Art Gallery and Balcony, ADA compliant
- Wilson Center approved caterers with preparatory back-of-house space
- Coat check and a coat room, conveniently located near the building entrance
Kuttemperoor Auditorium
A level of intimacy is achieved for concert goers and performers alike in the 619-seat auditorium. All seats, from boxes to balcony, have close proximity to the stage. The well-planned design provides the flexibility to accommodate orchestral and dance performances, plays, lectures, formal meetings and seminars.
Performance support includes a sound and lighting control booth, dressing rooms with 16 stations each, a truck dock at stage level to support delivery, setup and secure scenery storage. Professional box office services and front of the house support is also included when using the Kuttemperoor Auditorium.
Grand Hall
The two-story Grand Hall with exposed wood beams and a floor-to-ceiling hand-carved limestone fireplace lend an open, airy environment with views of an outdoor sculpture garden. With approximately 3,750 square feet, the Grand Hall is ideal for receptions up to 230 people.
Located on the upper level of the Grand Hall, the Ploch Art Gallery provides 200 lateral feet in a quiet space for visual art exhibits and smaller receptions. Adjacent to the gallery, a balcony overlooks the Grand Hall and connects to the first floor via a grand staircase.
Studio Theater & Gerlach Outdoor Theater
The Studio Theater has flexible seating for up to 160 in a traditional stage performance setting or black box theater. Hardwood floors and an acoustically engineered room provide an elegant setting with a step-up stage, perfect for smaller recitals and performances. At 2,050 square feet, this space is also great for luncheons, receptions and business meetings of up to 140 people. The Gerlach Outdoor Theater is just outside the studio's floor-to-ceiling windows. The outdoor theater is best suited for informal concerts with patrons seated casually, picnic-style. The Studio Theater & Gerlach Outdoor Theater may be used for a combination indoor/outdoor event.
The multi-purpose Studio also serves as a smaller meeting, training and board meeting room. Classroom seating accommodates up to 30 persons in this 540 square-foot space.
