THEATER
ing a $25,000 grant from National City Bank.
Typically, black boxes can be used for comedy shows, open
mic nights, small concerts, wedding receptions, trade shows,
one-man plays, corporate meetings, fashion shows, lectures,
dances and maybe even poetry readings.
“Our Wynne Black Box Theatre has been very popular,”
says Michele Abaldo, director of institutional development
for Indian River State College. “We’ve used it for a dinner
theater, interactive mysteries and small plays. It’s increased
our versatility.”
Sunrise Executive Director John Wilkes says the black box
enables the Sunrise to host smaller shows for a fraction of
what it might cost to run or rent the entire 1,200-seat theater.
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The Waxlax Stage at
Riverside Theatre accommodates
plays as well as
concerts. The audience
space can also be set up
as a banquet facility.
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RIVERSIDE THEATRE