Whether it is a theatrical reading, a premiere, a private party, a new-product introduction, a press conference, a small musical performance, a seminar or special event, the SVA Theatre provides a beautiful space and high-tech venue.
Our technology includes the very best changeover system, 35mm, 16mm and D-cinema with Dolby surround sound are finely tuned to produce one of the largest and best images in New York.
Our digital D-cinema equipment in both theaters can handle multiple formats of HD content; live video feeds and multiple inputs from PC or Mac computers. The entire facility is set up for WIFI Internet access and is integrated into SVA's computer network.
There are two theaters, seating 479 and 266. Both have newly-installed lecture stages, perfect for panels, presentations, Q & A sessions and the like. Even modest performances can be staged, utilizing professional theatrical lighting and dimming and, of course, full multimedia capabilities.
The inviting seats are deeply cushioned with generous legroom and perfect sightlines. Of course, all public areas are disability-friendly and assistive technology is available. The entire facility is professionally staffed with managers, technicians, security and maintenance personnel.
Always on hand are podiums, tables, chairs and wireless microphones to guarantee trouble-free and effective shows, lectures, classes, debates, seminars and meetings of all kinds.
For more information call (212) 592-2980.
Silas Theatre (Theatre One)
PA SYSTEM (Fully Independent From Cinema Sound)
1 Heath Allen 16 Channel PA Mixer
2 DBX 2231 Stereo Eq/Limiter
1 ART EQ351 Single Channel EQ
4 Shure SLX4 Wireless Microphone Receivers
4 Stage Connection Boxes (23 XLR Male & Female, 12 BNC, 10 CAT6 Ethernet, & A/C Power)
2 JBL EON Powered PA Speakers
5 Shure SM58 Wired Hand Held Microphones
3 Shure SM58 Wireless Hand Held Microphones
3 Shure MX18 Gooseneck Condenser Microphones
1 Senheiser Shotgun Microphone
2 Audio Technica Flat Tabletop Wired Microphones
Miscellaneous Tabletop And Floor Model Microphone Stands
THEATRICAL LIGHTING (On A Moveable Lighting Truss)
1 ETC 24 Channel Smartfade Programmable Lighting Board
18 ETC Source 4 Ellipsoidal Lighting Fixtures
CINEMA SOUND (Dolby Digital Surround Sound)
3 JBL 3-Way Stage Speaker Systems
16 JBL 3-Way Surround Speakers
1 Dolby CP-650 Dolby Digital/Dolby SR Surround Sound Processor
2 Dolby Dolby Digital Basement Readers
1 Dolby DMA-8 Digital Media Adapter
1 QSC DMC-1 Monitor
6 QSC 4 Channel Cinema Amplifiers
DIGITAL PROJECTION (Features A Fully Closing Curtain, And Fully Adjustable Masking)
1 NEC NC1600-C Digital Light Projection System With Anamorphic Lens
1 NEC MM2000 Switcher/Scaler
1 AMX System Controller/Matrix Switcher/Format Selector
1 FSR IND-400HD Video Switcher
1 Sony J30 Beta-cam/Beta-cam SP/Beta-cam SX/Digital Beta-cam Deck
1 Sony JH3 HDCAM Deck
1 Panasonic AJ-1400 DVCPRO Deck
1 Sony DSR-1800 DVCAM Deck
1 Oppo BDP-95 Multi-region/Multi-zone Blu Ray Player w/ SDI output
1 Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-Ray Player
1 Denon DVD-3939CT DVD Player
1 Rane Audio/Video Delay
1 Stanton C.402 CD Player
1 Sony DXC-D5OWS Camera
1 Apple Macintosh Laptop, and Miscellaneous Adapters for DVI,HDMI and VGA Outputs
FILM PROJECTION (35mm Changeover With Curtain, And Fully Adjustable Masking)
2 Kinoton DP-75 35/70mm Film Projectors
2 Kinoton 3K Xenon Lamphouses
2 Switching Power Supplies
1 Kelmar RTV-8200 Rewind Bench W/ 35, and 16mm Splicers
2 Sets Lenses for 1.37:1, 1.66:1, 1.85:1, and 2.45:1
1 Eastman 16mm Film Projector
1 Strong Super Lume-X 2k Xenon Lamphouse
Miscellaneous Goldberg 35, and 16mm House Reels
Beatrice Theatre (Theatre Two)
PA SYSTEM (Fully Independent From Cinema Sound)
1 Mackie 16 Channel PA Mixer
1 DBX 2231 Stereo Eq/Limiter
1ART EQ351 Single Channel EQ
4 Shure SLX4 Wireless Microphone Receivers
6 Stage Connection Boxes (36 XLR Male & Female, 24 BNC, 10 CAT6 Ethernet, & A/C Power)
2 JBL EON Powered PA Speakers
4 Shure SM58 Wired Hand Held Microphones
2 Shure SM58 Wireless Hand Held Microphones
3 Shure MX18 Gooseneck Condenser Microphones
1 Senheiser Shotgun Microphone
2 Audio Technica Flat Tabletop Wired Microphones
6 XLR Tie Lines Between Theaters
Miscellaneous Tabletop And Floor Model Microphone Stands
THEATRICAL LIGHTING (On A Full Ceiling Grid)
1 ETC 48 Channel Smartfade Programmable Lighting Board
17 ETC PAR Type Lighting Fixtures
20 ETC Source 4 Ellipsoidal Lighting Fixtures
CINEMA SOUND (Dolby Digital Surround Sound)
3 JBL 3-Way Stage Speaker Systems
12 SDS 3-Way Surround Speakers
1 Dolby CP-650 Dolby Digital/Dolby SR Surround Sound Processor
2 Dolby Cat. 700 Dolby Digital Penthouse Readers
1 Dolby DMA-8 Digital Media Adapter
1 QSC DMC-1 Monitor
4 QSC 4 Channel Cinema Amplifiers
DIGITAL PROJECTION (Features A Fully Closing Curtain, And Fully Adjustable Masking)
1 NEC NC1600-C Digital Light Projection System
1 NEC MM2000 switcher/Scaler
1 AMX System Controller/Matrix Switcher/Format Selector
1 Sony JH3 HDCAM Deck
1 Panasonic AJ-1400 DVCPRO Deck
1 Sony DSR-1800 DVCAM Deck
1 Oppo BDP-83 Multi-region Blu-Ray Player w/ SDI output
1 RANE Audio/Video Delay
1 Rolls RS270c Combo CD/Cassette Deck
1 Apple Macintosh MacBook Pro Laptop, and Miscellaneous Adapters for DVI, HDMI and VGA Outputs
FILM PROJECTION (35mm Changeover With Curtain, And Fully Adjustable Masking)
2 Strong Simplex 1014 35mm Film Projectors
2 Strong Super 80 4K Xenon Lamphouses
2 IREM Solid State Rectifier Power Supplies
1 Kelmar RTV-8200 Rewind Bench W/ 35, and 16mm Splicers
2 Sets Lenses for 1.37:1, 1.66:1, 1.85:1, and 2.45:1
1 Kinoton FP-18 16mm Film Projector
Miscellaneous Goldberg 35, and 16mm House Reels
COMMUNICATIONS
7 RTS Wired Clearcom Beltpacks and Headsets
12 Motorola CP200 Walkie Talkies
Theatre Rates:
Non-Profit – 501c3 Weekday Rates (5 hour blocks)
Theatre 1 (Silas, 479 seats): $4,250.00
Theatre 2 (Beatrice, 266 seats): $3,150.00
Both Theatres, Exclusive Use (745 seats): $6000.00
Non-Profit – 501c3 Weekend Rates (5 hour blocks)
Theatre 1 (Silas, 479 seats): $4,750.00
Theatre 2 (Beatrice, 266 seats): $3,500.00
Both Theatres, Exclusive Use (745 seats): $6500.00
Commercial Weekday Rates (5 hour blocks)
Theatre 1 (Silas, 479 seats): $7,000.00
Theatre 2 (Beatrice, 266 seats): $5,500.00
Both Theatres, Exclusive Use (745 seats): $11,000.00
Commercial Weekend Rates (5 hour blocks)
Theatre 1 (Silas, 479 seats): $8,000.00
Theatre 2 (Beatrice, 266 seats): $6,500.00
Both Theatres, Exclusive Use (745 seats): $12,500.00