The new theatre area includes a state-of-the art courtyard theater, allowing the stage and seating to be moved inot arean, thrust or proscenium style settings. Located directly behind the theatre is the newscene shop, allowing for easy movement of large set pieces diirectly onto the main stage. A blackbox theater is located on the second floor, and is fully equipped with a lighting grid and booth. The costume shop is located above the theatre, next to the faculty offices and a large elevator, which allows for the easy transport of coustumes to the basement where the dresing roms, makeup areas and green room are located. The basement contains a prop storage for the department’s costume collection. The acting studio is also located in the basement, serving as a classroom and additional rehearsal space. Several shared classrooms contain computerized projectors and overheads.