Forum

The YBCA Forum is a contemporary, spacious, elegant and flexible space that offers diverse possibilities for any performance, lecture, meeting, social gathering or special event.


Forum

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Forum

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Forum

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Forum diagram
Download Forum diagram (PDF)

Capacities

  • flexible seating, maximum capacities per set listed below
  • 850 standing reception
  • 500 Theater Style (w/ chairs on the floor)
  • 450 Banquet Style (seated meal)
  • 328 Risers

Features

  • flexible special event & performance space
  • abundant natural light
  • sprung-wood floor
  • dressing rooms with showers

Dimensions

  • 6,700 square feet, approximately 77' x 87'
  • 29' from floor to tension grid

Equipment

  • full theatrical lighting and sound
  • audio/visual (front or rear projection)
  • 50% or 100% window shades
  • black stage drapes
  • modular staging platforms

Telecommunications

  • Internet connections
  • analog phones

East Garden

The Forum opens to the East Garden which can be rented in conjunction with the Forum to increase the event space and capacity. Please inquire about additional rental fees. The East Garden can also be used as a catering area for larger events, which require additional fees and permits.

Click here to download tech specs and floorplans for the Forum



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