The Sydney Laurence Theatre is a flexible proscenium theatre, perfectly suited for theatre, film and chamber music. It has an ample stage (94' wide by 27' deep with a proscenium opening of 47' wide by 21' high) and a seating capacity of approximately 340.

The asymmetrical seating arrangement in the Laurence Theatre, with open boxes on the sides, creates a strong dramatic effect. The twilight palette of blues, grays and mauves is reinforced in the seating upholstery, designed by Alaskan resident Hugh McPeck, entitled Forest Floor.

Sydney Laurence (1865-1940) was the foremost painter of Alaskan landscapes. He came to Alaska in 1904 in search of gold and found painting to be more productive. His large canvas of Denali (Mt. McKinley) is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Collection of Fine Arts. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art has an entire gallery dedicated to his work.

The Sydney Laurence Theatre seats approximately 300 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

Sydney Laurence Drawings

350 Seat Circuit Layout Full Size (1.5 MB) | Tabloid Size (485 KB)
350 Seat Ground Plan Full Size (2 MB) | Tabloid Size (506 KB)

CAD Drawing of Sydney Laurence Theatre

Seating Map

Evacuation Route Map

ATY's Disney's Aladdin, Jr

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's The Hobbit

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's The Hobbit

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's The Hobbit

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Friday, March 2, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's Disney's Aladdin, Jr

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's Disney's Aladdin, Jr

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White

Presented by Whistling Swan Productions
Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

David Kazynski: His Brother's Keeper

Presented by Alaskans Against the Death Penalty
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 06:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

Anchorage Civic Orchestra's Family Concert

Presented by Anchorage Civic Orchestra
Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 04:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

Paula Poundstone

Presented by Sheiker Promotions LLC
Friday, March 16, 2012 at 07:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

Chris Smither & Caroline Herring

Presented by Whistling Swan Productions
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's Cherry Blossom

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

ATY's Cherry Blossom

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Friday, April 6, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 02:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

RENT

Presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by Perseverance Theatre
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 04:00 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

Anchorage Civic Orchestra's Spring Concert

Presented by Anchorage Civic Orchestra
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 07:30 PM - Sydney Laurence Theatre

February 2012