The Main Theatre of the Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond is a 572 seat proscenium with a stage that allows for the presentation of most professional touring shows.

Seating in the Main Theatre is divided into three sections. The Orchestra section, closest to the stage, seats 170. The Loge section in the center of the house seats 100. The Balcony section comprises the rear of the house and seats 302. A steep rake in the Loge and Balcony section provides these seats with excellent sightlines, and allows patrons to be closer to the stage. Wheelchair seating is provided in the Orchestra section and at the sides of the Loge section.

Artists who have performed in the Main Theatre include:

• Paul Taylor Dance Company
• The Vienna Choir Boys
• David Parsons Dance Company
• Ohio Ballet
• Imago
• The Acting Company
• Christine Lavin
• Livingston Taylor
• Pat Metheny
• Peking Acrobats

In addition, the Main Theatre is also heavily used by the Departments of Theatre Arts and Music. The Theatre Department usually performs two plays and a full length dance concert in the Main Theatre each season. The Music Department uses the Main Theatre for its larger performing groups including the Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. The Main Theatre is also the site of the Keene State College Spring Honors Convocation.

Main Theatre Technical Information