University of Delaware, Roselle Center for the Arts
Newark, Delaware, USACompletion
2006Architect
Ayers/Saint/Gross
This new 90,000 square foot arts center provides additional performance spaces for the music and theatre programs at the University of Delaware. The center includes a 450-seat proscenium theatre, a 200-seat recital hall, a 100-seat studio theatre, and an orchestra rehearsal/performance room with 300 retractable seats, which can be used by the University's marching band. The center also includes 31 practice rooms, administrative and backstage support spaces, and a new parking garage.
Services
Programming, concept design, theatre planning, theatre equipment design and specification
Owner
University of Delaware
Users
Professional Theatre Training Program/Resident Ensemble Players, Department of Music, other university users, and touring performances
Acoustician
Kirkegaard Associates
Theatre type(s)
Educational, Flexible theatre, Multipurpose theatre, Recital hall
Seat count(s)
450 / 200 / 100 / 300
Construction type
New construction