Northeastern Local Schools

Opened in August of 2022, The Tinora Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art facility that can be utilized for presentations from one speaker to full blown musical productions and everything in between.

The stage is a full-featured stage that includes a 21 set fly rail and extra large wing space. There are 4 lighting electrics for positioning of lights and numerous connections for additional lighting on stage. Two catwalks over the audience area provide even more lighting capabilities for the stage.

The Yamaha soundboard has 12 wireless microphone channels that can include handheld, lavalier and over-the-ear microphones. Additionally, there are numerous connections for hard-wired microphones, musical instruments, etc. A dropdown screen is available for showing presentations and movies with sound processed through the state-of-the-art audio system providing a premium movie theater experience. An orchestra pit is built into the stage area. When funding is available, there will be an option for the pit to be covered to extend the stage out further towards the audience.

Access to the stage from the audience area is provided on both sides of the stage and provides even more flexibility for productions of all types. The backstage area provides a men's and women’s restroom/dressing room with a shared makeup room between the dressing rooms. A shower is available in both. Video and audio are available backstage so cast and crew can view what’s happening on the stage. A large Green Room is provided with a kitchenette area.

In addition, a large scene shop is available with storage on a second level.

The audience area provides seating for 771 and an additional 8 handicap seating areas. The audience area is acoustically balanced to provide an unsurpassed listening experience. The Yamaha soundboard is located in the center of the auditorium and allows the audio technician first-hand audio observation for sound adjustments. An additional lighting/director control booth is located at the top of the auditorium seating area. A state-of-the-art ETC ION light board is provided with capabilities for a top-notch professional lighting experience. Two spotlights are also located in the control booth. All crew members can communicate with other crew members, audio and lighting technicians.

For more information about Tinora's PAC, contact Eric Spiller.