The Fox Theatre

The Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, located at 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, is a historic art deco venue that serves as the permanent home of the Spokane Symphony. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

The Fox Theater offers a versatile space for various events, including concerts, performances, and meetings. The venue is equipped with modern amenities while preserving its historic charm.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Main Theater: The main theater has a default seating capacity of 1,594 seats, which can be increased to 1,707 seats by removing the stage extension at an additional labor charge of $2,000. There are also 24 wheelchair seats with 1 companion seat each, located in various sections of the theater.

• Dressing Rooms: The theater has several dressing rooms, including:

• 3 Guest Artist rooms with toilets and showers on the South side.
• 1 Conductor’s dressing room with toilet and shower on the South side, ADA compliant.
• 2 Group dressing rooms with restroom facilities but no showers, located on the North side, with a capacity of 8-50 people, ADA compliant.

• Backstage Area: The backstage area includes a stage door entrance from 1st Avenue, with nine steps down to the stage floor. WiFi and hard-line internet access are available upon request.

Services

• Technical Specifications:

• The stage dimensions are 27’H x 51’10”W, with a curtain line to the back wall of 24’6” and to the front of the apron without the stage extension at 3’10”.
• The stage floor is made of southern yellow pine with a low-luster, medium-stained finish, acoustically engineered, and resilient. Forklifts are not allowed on the stage floor.
• The sound system includes a DiGiCo SD9 console with 72 inputs and 32 outputs, Meyer Leopard line array flown with 14 Mid-Hi cells per side, and EAW sm200iH and UB82e stage monitors.

• Accessibility:

• The north audience entry on Sprague Avenue is ADA compliant. Wheelchair patrons off-load on Monroe Avenue.
• There are 24 wheelchair seats with 1 companion seat each, located in various sections of the theater.

• Additional Amenities:

• The theater has an assisted listening system using Listen Technologies RF.
• Production intercom includes Clearcom Party Line with radio interface and 2 Clearcom wireless headsets.
• Paging is available in the lobby and production areas.

• Parking and Arrival:

• The theater is located in the heart of Downtown Spokane, making it easily accessible by car. There are multiple routes to get here, including from I-90[5].
• Doors open between an hour and an hour and a half before the performance, allowing ample time for parking and entry[5].

• Box Office and Contact Information:

• The box office is available by phone at 509-624-1200, with hours of operation varying by day[5].
• The theater also offers a quick contact form for inquiries[5].

The Fox Theater at 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal venue for various events, including concerts, performances, and meetings.