Recognized as an excellent setting for theatre, opera, dance, film and musical presentations, the Discovery Theatre boasts a stage in size equal to the Atwood Concert Hall with a seating capacity of approximately 700.

The auditorium of the Discovery Theatre is characterized by long, sweeping curves, defining partitions and balconies and a ceiling of silvery, saucer-shaped acoustical discs. The seat upholstery, a tapestry designed by Alaskan resident Paula Dickey entitled Salmonberries, adds to the overall effect with a palette of rose and forest green.

The Discovery Theatre seats approximately 700 and consists of two levels (orchestra and mezzanine).

Production Policies

The statistics and information contained in the documents listed are supplied to provide comprehensive technical information about the Alaska Center's theatres, technical requirements, available equipment, policies and more. Please note that any dimensions critical to your production should be checked on site, prior to the event. If you have questions or need more information regarding these documents, please call the Production Manager assigned to the theatre where your production is scheduled to take place.

Venue Specifications

Discovery Drawings

800 Seat Circuit Layout Full Size (1.5 MB) | Tabloid Size (552KB)
800 Seat Ground Plan Full Size (2 MB) | Tabloid Size (552 KB)

CAD Drawing of Discovery Theatre

Seating Map

Evacuation Route Map

Macbeth

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Macbeth

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Macbeth

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Othello

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Friday, March 2, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Othello

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Northern Lights Celtic Dancers: St Patrick's Celebration

Presented by Northern Lights Celtic Dancers
Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska State Spelling Bee

Presented by Anchorage Daily News
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 09:00 AM - Discovery Theatre

Imani Winds

Presented by Anchorage Concert Association
Friday, March 9, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Magician Eric Giliam

Presented by Top Shelf Entertainment
Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 03:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Magician Eric Giliam

Presented by Top Shelf Entertainment
Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Friday, April 6, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

The Sound of Music

Presented by Anchorage Opera
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 08:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Solos & Arias

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Solos & Arias

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

BandSong

Presented by UAA Department of Music
Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Peter and the Wolf

Presented by Alaska Junior Theater
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy Recitals

Presented by Anchorage Ballet
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Anchorage Ballet's Spring Celebration

Presented by Anchorage Ballet
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Student Showcase

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Student Showcase

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 05:30 PM - Discovery Theatre

Alaska Dance Theatre - Student Showcase

Presented by Alaska Dance Theatre
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Dancers Workshop

Presented by Anchorage Ballet
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre

Dancers Workshop

Presented by Anchorage Ballet
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Discovery Theatre