Booker VPAC Technical Specifications 2026
Booker VPAC Exterior at dusk
Visual & Performing Arts Center · Exterior
Booker VPAC Main Stage Auditorium
Main Stage Auditorium · House View
Booker Visual & Performing Arts Center · Sarasota, FL
Technical
Specifications
Booker High School VPAC · 3201 North Orange Ave · Sarasota, FL 34234
Unfinished Draft — May 2026 · Discard Previous Versions
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General Information

Production Contacts

Brian Steele
Production Manager
(941) 355-2967 x65301
brian@bookervpa.com
Alex Pinchin
Technical Director & Production & Design Instructor
(941) 355-2967 x65355
production@bookervpa.com

Administration

Booker High School
Main Office
3201 North Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
sarasotacountyschools.net/o/bookerhigh
Greg Rumph
VPA Assistant Principal
(941) 355-2967 x65213
Greg.Rumph@sarasotacountyschools.net
Courtney Smith
VPA Coordinator
Nancy Hahn
VPA Administrative Assistant
(941) 355-2967 x65307
info@bookervpa.com

Directions & Map

GPS Coordinates

27.3652 N, -82.5378 W
27° 21' 54.72'' N  |  82° 32' 16.08'' W

From Interstate-75 N/S

  1. Take Exit 213 (University Parkway) toward Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport / Sarasota.
  2. Continue for 5 miles and turn LEFT onto US-301.
  3. Continue for 1.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Myrtle Street.
  4. Continue for a half mile. Turn LEFT onto North Orange Ave.
  5. The first entrance on the RIGHT is the main entrance. The following RIGHT leads to the loading docks for both the main stage and studio.
Directions map from I-75 to Booker VPAC
Route from I-75 Exit 213 (University Pkwy) to Booker VPAC via US-301 & N. Orange Ave

Parking

Lot 3 — North (Myrtle St)

27.3657 N, -82.5386 W

Direct exterior lobby access.

Lot 2 — Main Entrance

27.3644, -82.5382

Note: Does not have direct lobby access.

Booker VPAC Parking Map — Lot 2 (Main Entrance) and Lot 3 (North, Myrtle St)
Booker VPAC Parking — Lot 2: Main Entrance · Lot 3: North Lot (Myrtle St)

Main Stage Seating Charts

477Gross Capacity
415Fixed Seats
52Loose Seats
10Wheelchair Positions
5Transfer Arm Seats
Orchestra Level
Main Stage Orchestra Seating Plan — QF-101A
Sheet QF-101A  ·  Schenkel Shultz Architecture  ·  Dec 7, 2021  ·  Scale 1/4" = 1'-0"
Mezzanine Level
Main Stage Mezzanine Seating Plan — QF-102A
Sheet QF-102A  ·  Schenkel Shultz Architecture  ·  Dec 7, 2021  ·  Scale 1/4" = 1'-0"

Studio Theatre Seating Chart

140Gross Capacity
26Fixed Seats
Up to 108Loose Seats
Up to 6Wheelchair Positions
2Transfer Arm Seats
Studio Theatre Seating Plan — QF-101B
Stage Level & Mezzanine  ·  Sheet QF-101B  ·  Schenkel Shultz Architecture  ·  December 7, 2021  ·  Scale 1/4" = 1'-0"  ·  Note: Loose seating layout shown for reference only — to be placed by owner.

Main Stage & Auditorium Plan / Sound Mix Positions

Floor plan needed.

Studio Plan / Sound Mix Positions

Floor plan needed.

Production Facilities

Production Office (ext. TBD)

Directions and setup details to be added.

Green Room (ext. TBD — 8 Person Max Capacity — 418 sq ft)

  • Tables, seating, show feed, intercom & paging console
  • Direct access to studio stage & studio dressing rooms
  • Men's and Women's bathrooms

Rehearsal Room (ext. 65246)

Directions and room dimensions to be added.

Phone Line & Internet

Main Number: (941) 355-2967  ·  Area Code: 941  ·  Dial 9 to call externally
Location Extension Room #
Costume Shop653049-127
Resource Room653149-125
Classroom653099-148
Classroom653559-144
Dance Room652469-138
Studio Booth653059-157
Box Office653069-101
Tech Booth653109-300
Sound Board653119-118
Front Office65012
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Loading Docks

Access via N. Orange Ave (see Directions, above).

GPS Coordinates

27.3652 N, -82.5378 W
27° 21' 54.72'' N  |  82° 32' 16.08'' W

Dimensions

Loading Doors8' - 0" wide (dock leveler opening; door height TBD)
Push to StageTBD
Dock DeckElev. 97' - 11½" (approx. 2' below stage level)
Ramps1:12 slope; aluminum handrail @ 3' - 0" AFF; motorized dock leveler (Rite-Hite 8' - 0" × 6' - 6")

Accommodations

  • 1 motor located Stage Left
  • 1 dock leveler
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Carpentry / Fly

⚠ All Events Must Observe Fire Curtain Location Restrictions — No Exceptions

Main Stage Dimensions

See schematics for full detail.

Proscenium

Height22' - 11"
Width35' - 10"

Grid Height

Deck to underside of grid55' - 6"
Clear to support 'I' beam63' - 0"

Stage Height

Auditorium floor to stage2' - 6"

Orchestra Pit

Width27' - 8"
Depth (stage to front)10' - 0"
Depth below stage level6' - 4½"
Depth below front row3' - 10½"
Front rail radiusR 28'-1" – R 31'-6" (varies)
Pit filler10 portable aluminum deck panels (SR1–SR5, SL1–SL5)

Stage House

Plaster to back wall30' - 0"
Plaster to 1st line set10"
Plaster to last line set29' - 2"
Stage lip to back wall41' - 9"
Stage lip to curtain line13' - 7"
Stage lip to 1st line set12' - 8"
SL Wing (proscenium to wall)30' - 7"
SR Wing (proscenium to rail)31' - 3"
Stage lip to FOH mix position51' - 6"
Stage lip to control booth windows65' - 2"

Stage Floor

Material: StageLam  ·  Color: Black  ·  Dimensions: 43' × 22' - 5"

Crossover: Dedicated upstage hallway.  ·  Orchestra Pit: Portable pit filler available

Studio Dimensions

See schematics for full detail.

Proscenium

ConfigurationNo proscenium — black box

Ceiling / Grid Heights

Stage to catwalk underside22' - 0"
Stage to ceiling28' - 0"
Clear to support 'I' beamTBD

Stage Height

Auditorium floor to stage0" (pit cover in) / 2' - 4" (pit cover removed)

Studio Distances

Lip to upstage drape29' - 3"
Traveler track to back wall3' - 0"
Stage edge to balcony15' - 6"
Stage edge to 1st catwalk36' - 0"
Stage edge to control booth20' - 0"

Room & Stage

Room40' - 6" × 50' - 6"
Stage floor40' - 6" × 30' - 6"
Seating area40' - 6" × 20' - 0"
Recessed seating pit32' - 0" × 12' - 0"

Material: StageLam  ·  Color: Black

Crossover: Two doors on upstage wall (SL & SR); large door SL. Crossover via greenroom.

Portable Raked Seating System

Seating levels4 risers
Level 1 elevation99' - 5" (7" below stage)
Level 2 elevation98' - 10" (14" below stage)
Level 3 elevation98' - 3" (21" below stage)
Level 4 elevation97' - 8" (28" below stage)
Platform size (typical)3' - 0" × 8' - 0"
Load rating150 PSF
Installed platforms15 panels (10 stock 3×8, 3 stock 4×8, 2 custom)

Fly System

Fly system details to be added — line set schedule, fly rail/pin rail schematic, rigging details, FOH rigging points and line array/sub locations.

House Draperies

House drapery specifications to be added.

Floor Plans

Main Stage Floor Plan, Studio Floor Plan, Stage Lip & Proscenium Detail, Main Stage with Layout Grid, Studio with Layout Grid — all pending.
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Lighting / Electrics

Auditorium & Main Stage Section drawing pending.
Studio Section drawing pending.
Main Stage House Rep Basic Lighting Plot pending.
Studio House Rep Basic Lighting Plot pending.
FOH & Main Stage Lighting Positions drawing pending.
Main Stage Electrics & Sound Power Locations pending.
Studio Electrics & Sound Power Locations pending.
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Sound / Audio

Main Stage Sound System

Main Stage sound system specifications to be added.

Studio Sound System

Studio sound system specifications to be added.

Projection

Projection system specifications to be added.
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Properties

Pianos

Piano inventory and specifications to be added.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe facility details to be added.

Orchestra Shell

Orchestra shell details to be confirmed and added.
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Dressing Rooms

Green Room / Hospitality details to be added.
Main Stage Dressing Room Plan pending.
Studio Dressing Room Plan pending.
Rehearsal Space Room Plan pending.
Lobby Plan pending.
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Area Info & Resources

🏥 Health
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trail (2.5 miles)
(941) 917-9000 Main
(941) 917-8555 Emergency
💊 Pharmacies
Publix Pharmacy
1044 N Tamiami Trl
(941) 366-3270 Store
(941) 366-2181 Pharmacy
Walgreens
3535 N Tamiami Trl
(941) 360-3474
CVS Pharmacy
3709 N Tamiami Trl
(941) 355-4155
Walgreens (24 Hours)
5800 Bee Ridge Road
(941) 377-1589
🛒 Groceries
Publix Super Market
1044 N Tamiami Trl
(941) 366-3270
Whole Foods
1451 1st St
(941) 316-4700
Amazon order / store pickup available
🎸 Music Supplies
Guitar Center
8223 Cooper Creek Blvd
(941) 351-4008
Fogt's Music (Band/Orchestra)
4209 S. Tamiami Trl
(941) 929-1595
🏦 Banks
Chase
One Sarasota Tower, 2 N Tamiami Trail, Ste 101
(941) 954-8076
Closed Sat & Sun
Bank of America
1990 Fruitville Road
(941) 444-3978
Closed Sat & Sun
Wells Fargo
1819 Main Street, 1st Floor
(941) 361-5900
Closed Sat & Sun
Chase
3500 S. Tamiami Trail
(941) 554-0220
Open Sat 9a–2p / Closed Sun
👔 Cleaners & Shoe Repair

⚠ SAME DAY SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE

Tide Cleaners
1760 Main St.
(941) 362-0800
Courtesy Cleaners
700 S. Osprey Ave
(941) 366-7661
Arcadi Shoe Repair
2243 Ringling Blvd
(941) 955-7880
Closed Sat & Sun
🍽 Restaurants
Restaurants come and go. Please verify online before ordering.
🔨 Hardware, Electronics & General
DG Ace Hardware
3371 17th St (at Lockwood Ridge Rd)
(941) 366-1756
Home Depot
5475 University Parkway
(941) 358-3360
Best Buy
4020 S Tamiami Trail
(941) 923-3955
Best Buy
University Town Center, 135 N Cattlemen Rd
(941) 360-7959
Apple Store
The Mall at UTC, 140 University Town Center Dr
(941) 358-4600
Target
101 N Cattlemen Rd
(941) 360-7520
Target
5350 Fruitville Road
(941) 379-6660
Walmart Supercenter
8320 Lockwood Ridge
(941) 351-6969
🚌 Transportation
Primetime Limousine
Joe Russo
(941) 792-3400
Yellow Cab
(941) 955-3341
Conscious Cab
(941) 306-6653
🏨 Hotels

Booker High School makes no representations about quality or suitability.

VOCO Sarasota
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
(941) 487-3800
Hyatt Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
(941) 953-1234
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
(941) 309-2000
Art Ovation Hotel
1255 N. Palm Avenue
(941) 316-0808
Embassy Suites
202 N. Tamiami Trl
(941) 256-0190
Quality Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
4800 N Tamiami Trl
(941) 355-7091
Days Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
5000 N. Tamiami Trail
(941) 444-9074
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Policies & Procedures

Animals

Except for guide dogs for the visually impaired and service dogs, animals are not permitted in the auditorium, lobbies, on the stage, or any other areas within the BVPAC without written permission.

Alcoholic Beverages

School Board of Sarasota County policy forbids the PAC from purchasing and possessing alcoholic beverages.

Concessions

No sales, authorization of sales, or distribution of food items, merchandise, or special services are allowed without prior written approval from the Booker High Administration. All concessions are subject to house commissions.

Flammable Material & Pyrotechnics

The use of flammable material, open flames, or other such devices in the BVPAC are prohibited. Liquids or solid substances of an explosive or highly inflammable nature are prohibited.

Parking

At no time should any car block a fire lane or park in a reserved parking space. Parking in a loading zone should be limited to unloading and loading, and vehicles should be moved to a marked parking space as soon as possible. Those in violation are subject to being ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. Trucks and buses must be parked in their designated areas.

Public Safety

Placing items in corridors or blocking emergency exits or obstructing any portion of the sidewalks, entries, halls, elevators, or ways of access to the public utilities of the building is prohibited. Clearance must also be maintained around sprinkler heads, and nothing may be attached to them.

Smoking

Booker High School is a non-smoking campus, which includes e-cigarettes. This includes parking lots in and around the campus.

Stage and Backstage Areas

At no time are members of the public to come on stage without the approval and supervision of the Technical Director. Backstage visitors and guests must be approved by the BVPAC and must enter the backstage areas through the Stage Door or be accompanied by a member of the BVPAC or tour staff.

Technical Director

The Booker Visual and Performing Arts Center Technical Director is responsible for all stage and backstage areas and operations and is the final authority on all theater practices. Safety is always of paramount importance. All stage operations are subject to rules of Booker High School and the School Board of Sarasota County.