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Facilities

Our bright and vibrant campus is equipped with modern facilities designed with you in mind. Located in the Riddell Centre and the Education Building, they include fully-equipped theatres, available for rent, an art supply store, and the student-run Fifth Parallel Gallery. In addition, each department in Media, Art, and Performance has facilities that support student study and artistic practice.

Creative Technologies and Design Facilities

Creative Technologies and Design Facilities include:

  • Interactive Media Performance (IMP) Lab
  • Creative Technologies Maker Space
  • MAP Sound Studio (ED 242)
  • Film Production Studios
  • Production Studio
  • Photography lab with a 12-station dark room
  • Animation classroom
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Digital Photography Studio
  • Music Studios
  • Costume Shop and Set Design space
  • Shumiatcher Theatre (aka The Shu-Box Theatre)
  • University of Regina Theatre
  • The Fifth Parallel Gallery
  • The Art Store
  • Voice Mapping Lab
  • Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET)
Film Facilities and Equipment

Students in the Department of Film work with high-definition digital cameras (RED CAM, Sony A7, Black Magic), 16mm film cameras, and a variety of audio, lighting, and grip equipment for filmmaking.

Facilities in the Department of Film include:

  • Multiple edit suites with Adobe Creative Cloud (PC and Mac)
  • 4K post-production suite with Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve
  • Production studio with lighting grid and floor-to-ceiling green screen
  • Digital post-audio suite and voice booth
  • Photography darkroom lab with 12 enlarger stations
  • Animation classroom with 2D camera stations
  • Stop motion animation production studio
  • Classrooms equipped with the latest in digital projection and audio technology
Music Facilities and Equipment

Facilities in the Department of Music include:

  • Modern ensemble rehearsal room
  • Practice rooms
  • Teaching studios
  • Electronic music lab
  • Computer music and keyboard lab
  • Classrooms equipped with the latest technology
  • Recital Hall
  • Darke Hall
  • Select brand, orchestral, and early music instruments
  • Musical scores library
Visual Arts Facilities

Facilities in the Department of Visual Arts include:

  • Spacious, open studios
  • Natural light
  • Complete sculpture and woodworking facilities
  • Gas, electric, and outdoor kilns
  • A variety of printing presses
  • New media technology
  • The Fifth Parallel Gallery

A professional exhibition space, the Fifth Parallel Gallery is independently run by University of Regina students. Throughout the year, the gallery offers regular exhibitions of work produced by undergraduate and graduate students from across the University. For information on the Fifth Parallel Gallery, including its exhibition schedule and hours of operation, visit the Fifth Parallel Gallery, send an email fifthparallelgallery@gmail.com or call 306-585-5541.

Theatre Facilities

Facilities in the Department of Theatre include:

  • Spacious studios and workshops
  • A flexible 165-seat black box, open space theatre (Shumiatcher Theatre / Shu-Box)
  • A modern proscenium theatre equipped with a balcony and fly tower (University Theatre)
  • Scene and wardrobe shops that feature current, high-quality equipment.

To book the University Theatre or the open-stage Shumiatcher Theatre, please see the information below.

University Theatre and Bookings

The University Theatrealso known as the Main Stageis a modern proscenium theatre with seating for up to 439. It is one of only two theatres in the city of Regina with a fly tower, offering endless production possibilities.

It is a teaching theatre and features flexible stage and seating layouts as well as professional-quality sound and lighting systems.

It is used by the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance for classes, student recitals, guest lecturers, and performances. The wider University community also makes use of the theatre for conferences, lectures, and awards ceremonies. Outside community organizations book the theatre regularly for dance, theatre, and music performances and competitions.

The features of this theatre include:

  • Seating expandable from 425 to 439
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Box office (facility only⁠—client run)
  • Spacious lobby for post-show receptions

Onsite parking, including heated underground parking, is available.

Booking the University Theatre

To book the University Theatre, contact the University Theatre Coordinator at 306-585-5648.

The University Theatre has a seating capacity of 396 to 425. The rental rates include: general lighting; one podium with the use of a microphone; two dressing rooms.

Note: GST is applied to all listed rates.

Standard Rate

Per Day

Weekends/holidays

$1000

Weekdays

$800

 

Non-profit

Per Day

Weekends/holidays

$780

Weekdays

$640

Ticket Printing

For both assigned seating and general admission tickets, the cost of printing tickets is:

  • $50 for the first performance
  • $30 for each additional performance

Technicians

Two or more technicians are required to ensure your event runs smoothly. Technician shifts are a minimum of three hours long.

Technician Rates

Per Hour

First 8 hours/day

$40

9+ hours/day

$65

Statutory Holiday

$65

Additional Options

Make sure your event is everything you want it to be with these custom features:

Option

Per Day Rate

Additional lighting

Varies with requirements

Wireless lapel or hand-held microphone

$40 per microphone

In-house video or data projector and screen

$150

Rosco dance floor

$100

Video Conferencing $200 per day
60" TV Monitor

$130 per day

$390 per week

Professional dual-scaling video switcher $250 per day

Upright or grand piano

(Based on availability)

$300

Disclaimer: The information on this web page is as correct and up to date as possible. No reference on this webpage supersedes or replaces/amends any of the Terms and Conditions in the University of Regina Theatres Rental Agreement. This information-only document does not address any other charges that may apply, including but not limited to, applicable taxes and copyright issues. The University of Regina will not be bound by any of the information published on this web page. A Rental Client may be subject to further charges and liabilities--this document is not intended to be inclusive of all possible charges, and the University of Regina will be bound only by a signed, properly executed Rental Agreement with a bona fide Rental Client, which may or may not conflict with the information published on this web page.

Schumiatcher Open Stage and Bookings

Located adjacent to the University Theatre, the Shumiatcher—also known as the Shu-Box—provides a smaller venue with seating for 162. It is specially designed for a variety of performance configurations, from theatre-in-the-round to more traditional stage productions.

The Shu-Box is a teaching theatre used by the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance for classes, student recitals, guest lecturers, and performances. The wider University community also makes use of the theatre for conferences, lectures, and awards ceremonies. Outside community organizations book the theatre regularly for dance, theatre, and music performances and competitions.

The features of this theatre include:

  • Seating expandable from 134 to 162
  • Professional-quality sound and lighting systems
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Box office (facility only⁠—client run) 
  • Spacious lobby for post-show receptions
  • On-site parking, including heated underground parking, is available

Booking the Schumiatcher Open Stage

To book the Shumiatcher Open Stage, contact the University Theatre Coordinator at 306-585-5648.

The rental rates include: general lighting;one podium with the use of a microphone; and, two dressing rooms. The seating capacity varies depending on the floor plan.

Note: GST is applied to all listed rates.

Standard Rate

Per Day

Weekends/holidays

$600

Weekdays

$475

 

Non-Profit Rate

Per Day

Weekends/holidays

$475

Weekdays

$375

Ticket Printing

For general admission tickets, the cost of printing tickets is:

  • $50 for the first performance
  • $20 for each additional performance

Technicians

At least one technician is required to ensure your event runs smoothly. Technician shifts are a minimum of three hours long.

Technician Rates

Per Hour

First 8 hours/day

$40

9+ hours/day

$65

Statutory Holiday

$65

 

Additional Options

Make sure your event is everything you want it to be with these custom features.

Option

Per Day Rate

Additional lighting

Varies with requirements

Wireless lapel or hand-held microphone

$40 per microphone

In-house video or data projector and screen $150
Video Conferencing $200 per day
60" TV Monitor $130 per day
Professional dual-scaling video switcher $250 per day

Upright or grand piano

(Based on availability)

$300

Disclaimer: The information on this web page is as correct and up to date as possible. No reference on this webpage supersedes or replaces/amends any of the Terms and Conditions in the University of Regina Theatres Rental Agreement. This information-only document does not address any other charges that may apply, including but not limited to, applicable taxes and copyright issues. The University of Regina will not be bound by any of the information published on this web page. A Rental Client may be subject to further charges and liabilities - this document is not intended to be inclusive of all possible charges, and the University of Regina will be bound only by a signed, properly executed Rental Agreement with a bona fide Rental Client, which may or may not conflict with the information published on this web page.

The Art Store

The Art Store is a small art supply store located in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance. We carry a wide variety of art supplies with a focus on painting, drawing, ceramics, print media and sculpture.

We carry acrylic, oil and watercolour paints, along with a wide selection of brushes and mediums. We readily stock an assortment of sketchbooks in a variety of sizes and drawing supplies, including pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, and more. We have an excellent selection of art papersmore than 40 options! Best suited for a range of mediums, such as drawing, printmaking, watercolour, and mixed media applications.

The Art Store is open to all current faculty, staff, and students on campus. First-time visitors to the store should expect to provide staff or student ID.

Forms of payment accepted

  • Cash
  • Debit
  • Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday to Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed during lunch hour

Hours of operation are during the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.

We are closed during the Summer semester.

Location

We are located in RC 022, on the lower level of the Riddell Centre. Use the double doors across from the Career Centre and take the elevator or stairs down one floor.

Merchandise

You can also purchase Media, Art, and Performance merchandise at the Art Store.