Facilities & Specs

FACILITIES: Summary

Wealthy Theatre is more than a single venue: we are a composite of many spaces, which can be used in combination or separately:

Peter Wege Auditorium
Capacity 400 persons, seven barrier-free
Barrier-free sections in several locations.

The Koning Micro-Cinema
Capacity 60 persons, four barrier-free
Additional images: Angle from apron

Community Meeting Room
Capacity 20 persons, all barrier-free

West Lobby Art & Reception Space
Capacity 50 persons, all barrier free

Front Studio Space at 1110 Wealthy SE
Multipurpose Studio Space (Dance, Meetings, etc.)

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FACILITIES: Additional Photos

Click any of the following for a high-resolution image of our facilities:

• Wealthy Theatre Main Lobby (from Foyer)
• Peter Wege Auditorium - Main Theatre (from Tech Booth)
• The Koning Micro-Cinema (from apron)
• The Koning Micro-Cinema (from rear)
• Wealthy Theatre (facade)
• Box Office / on-premises ticketing
• Wealthy Theatre Community Meeting Room
• CMC Lending Library
• WT Annex Front Studio
• WT Annex Reception Area
• Wealthy Theatre West Lobby
• Wealthy Theatre Main Lobby (alt view)
• Wealthy Theatre Dressing Room 1
• Wealthy Theatre Dressing Room 2

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FACILITIES: General Info

The Main Theatre is the primary space at 1130 Wealthy SE and generally known as "Wealthy Theatre" proper. This 400-seat space is also referred to asPeter Wege Auditorium

Mr. Wege's generous gifts helped to renovate and re-open the facility, along with the grassroots efforts of SEED (Southeast Economic Development). The Main Theatre was constructed in the Vaudeville era, renovated in the late 20th Century and upgraded extensively in 2007.

For more information about the history of Wealthy Theatre, please visit our Theatre History page!

The Koning Micro-Cinema is the secondary space at 1130 Wealthy SE, in the same building as the primary space (The Main Theatre).

The Koning is named after Community Media Center's founding director, the late Dirk Koning. The Micro-Cinema space was created in 2007 in response to the need for a smaller, more intimate gathering space. The room features a DaLite projection screen (16'x9') and a Christie LX450 projector, and a HDMI Dolby 5.1 soundsystem. In 2008 this space will be capable of recording to DVD, broadcasting live on GRTV and also be capable of projecting the live video feed from the Main Theatre. Perfect space for movies, smaller comedy events, lectures, forums, acoustic musical performances and other uses.

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FACILITIES: Techical Drawings

We've created some original drawings (in several phases, from original sketches to polished line-art) and they're available for download by category, below.

If you have suggestions about additional data or diagrams that would be helpful to you, in planning your event, kindly let us know.  We're always looking for ways to improve our offerings and services!

PETER WEGE AUDITORIUM DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS

Main lighting grid, overhead electric

Proscenium, apron, box booms (from FOH)

Prompt Corner (stage-left) inputs/outputs

Stage right wings - inputs/outputs/cables

Detailed seating layout for main house

Stage plot - overhead view (highly detailed)

WEALTHY THEATRE ENTIRE FACILITY

(This drawing includes Peter Wege Auditorium,Main Lobby & West Lobby,The Koning Micro-Cinema & Corridor, Performers Quarters, bathrooms, and all other facility spaces.)

Entire first floor (1130 Wealthy SE) with dimensions

Entire second floor (1130 Wealthy SE) with dimensions

WEALTHY THEATRE ANNEX ENTIRE FACILITY

(Drawing of 1110 Wealthy SE facility includes Front and Back Studios, office spaces, hallways, reception area and bathrooms.)

Overall drawing of Theatre Annex with dimensions.

THE KONING MICRO-CINEMA

Overhead drawing including seating and staging areas.

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EQUIPMENT: Technical Specs

Click on any of the following links for technical specifications for audio and electrical services at Wealthy Theatre.

PETER WEGE AUDITORIUM SPECS

Dolby 5.1 Theatre Sound System

Premium Concert Sound System

Main Theatre Electrical Service

THE KONING MICRO-CINEMA SPECS

The Koning Micro-Cinema Dolby 5.1 Theatre Sound System

The Koning Micro-Cinema Concert Sound / Speaker PA System

This document also includes information about our microphones, house amplifier, elecrical specs and other useful information

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EQUIPMENT: Photos

Click on any of the following for a high-res image of our equipment:

• Yamaha LS9-32 Digital Mixer
• ETC SmartFade ML Lighting Console
• Yamaha LS9-32 & SmartFade ML
• Sony BRC300 3-CCD Remote Camera
• NewTek VT5 Switcher and Sony RM-BR300 Camera Control
• Shure RI-UR4D Wireless Microphone Receivers

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EQUIPMENT: Summary

Digital movie projectors (Main Theatre & Micro-Cinema) are Christie LX45 4500 ANSI Lumens models. Our projection screens (Main Theatre & Micro-Cinema) are Da-Lite perforated models, custom matted for 16x9 and/or 4:3 projection.

Professional video recording equipment consists of three Sony BRC-300P robotic cameras, controlled by a Sony RM-BR300 Joystick Remote Control Panel. These 3-CCD cameras are capable of high quality 4:3 or 16:9 video with excellent, vibrant resolution. CG graphics and switching is operated by an experienced staff person with a NewTek VT[5] Studio Suitcase, recorded to disk and burned to DVD on the night of the event. Video recording packages range from a low-cost "fixed" camera setup, to a more elaborate production with dedicated operators running zooms, pans, cuts and fading graphics and credits. The three-cmamera, 3-CCD robotic camera feed is able to be broadcast live from Wealthy Theatre to GRTV/LiveWire.

Concert-ready sound system consists of three JBL AM4215/64 2 -Way Loudspeaker with 1 x 15" LF, two JBL 18" flyable high output subwoofers, three Crown CTS power amplifers, four QSC power amps, a computer-controlled DBX digital sound processor, and a Yamaha LS9-32 digital sound mixer. The Yamaha LS9-32 is paired with a CD/MP3 player and the sound board can be used with a USB drive (formatted FAT-32) to output an uncompressed PCM file of the main out mix from the show.

Premium microphone package consists of the following: Seinnheiser 421 microphones (2); Crown PCC160 Boundry Mic (2); Shure Beta52 Kick Drum Mic (1); Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Instrument Mic (6); Shure Beta98 D/S Instrument Mic with Drum Hardware Kit (3); Shure A98 KCS Horn Mounts for Beta 98 (2); Shure KSM137/SL Cardiod Condenser Mic (3); Shure SM58-LC Cardiod Dynamic Mic (7); Shure "Green Bullet" Kick Drum / Harmonica Mic (1)

Electrical system includes multiple receptacles around stage that have isolated grounds, on individual 20-amp circuits. We feature a 150-amp breaker with double-lug connectors for additional onstage distro connectivity. We have two four-outlet gangboxes on 30-foot cables that have two 20-amp circuits per gangbox. Our recording equipment and amp rack, in the Control Booth, all are on isolated grounds.

Micro-Cinema Technical Specifications  At the heart of the Koning Micro-Cinema is a Christie LX450 projector that gets a HDMI signal from a Onkyo SR605 Tuner, which transmits a pure HDMI 1.2 signal and upconverts any analog source (i.e. Component/S-Video/RCA) to HDMI. Our main player is a HD-DVD deck but we're also capable of showing VHS/MiniDV media. The Micro-Cinema room is equipped with a VGA extension onstage that will transmit a laptop monitor out signal to the projector, and we have an extension VGA that allows the presenter to run his/her presentation from seating. This VGA extension also has a 3.5mm (headphone jack) plug so your laptop (or iPod) could transmit audio from the stage. Finally, the room is equipped with a permanently mounted 3-CCD video camera that can record to VHS/miniDV and soon will be able to transmit live from the Micro-Cinema to GRTV/LiveWire.

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Barrier-Free Access Information

CMC is proud to provide barrier-free seating that goes beyond ADA requirements. Throughout our Main Theatre renovations and Micro-Cinema construction, we have permanently created abundant seating for disabled patrons in prime areas of the Main Theatre and Micro-Cinema facilities. Our restrooms and upstairs facilities also feature accommodations for all patrons.

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Rules & Policies

We have the equipment and expertise for almost any event imaginable. You can learn more about customizing your production in our Event FAQ.  You can learn more about Facilities & Specs here.

Good Things To Know

We have some of the best equipment, facilities, online infrastructure, box office services and staffing anywhere.  We operate all the equipment for you (i.e. audio console, light board) with experienced and highly-skilled engineers.  We do all ticketing and clean-up, a cost sustained by a small surcharge on gross tickets sales - in otherwords, we share the risk, and charge you precisely based on turnout.

We appreciate events that offer a ticket discount to CMC members.  This allows us to more heavily promote such events using our extensive social media and broadcast resources.

Wealthy Theatre operates Concessions and all sales of snacks and alcohol.  Alcohol cannot be brought into the facility under any circumstances, except by Community Media Center ordering it through state licensed distributors.  Only CMC members may purchase alcohol, and alcohol may only be consumed on premises. 

Membership, Payment, Content and Consent

Wealthy Theatre is owned and operated by the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC) as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Any person or organization wishing to use the services of this community theatre must be a member of CMC. Membership is open to all and has many benefits, with individual memberships available for $36 annually. Student and low-income discounts are available. Nonprofit organization memberships are available.

The event deposit is non-refundable. Please make all checks payable to CMC.  Community Media Center may cancel any contract for misrepresentation and/or violation of Wealthy Theatre policies, or any provision of the contract.  Wealthy Theatre will terminate any event that features illegal activity or content, onstage or on premises.

All evening events require a security plan, to be approved by the director. Wealthy Theatre provides low-cost options for independently contracted event security. Some events may have lesser or greater security requirements, depending on a variety of factors, including the day of the week, the nature of the event, etc. Any security personnel provided by the tenant must be (a) self-bonded (b) self-insured and (c) approved by the theatre director, prior to the event.

CMC reserves the right to project promotional materials prior to curtain time, on screens and/or monitors throughout our facilities. With advance notice and approval of the director, a member's event can feature event-specific promotional slides, incorporated into the pre-event slides projected/displayed on the evening of the member's event. CMC reserves the right to archive highlights from events in our /media section online. 

A full text version Usage Agreement is available here.  All usage and booking of facilities require the member to agree to all covenants of the Usage Agreement.

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