Built in 1929 as a movie theater for "talkies", the Lyric Theater is a unique venue for plays and concerts. Read the history of the Lyric.

Seating Capacity
Main floor - 240
Balcony - 125

General Specifications
Width of proscenium - 27 ft.
Height of proscenium - 16 ft.
Stage width between walls - 34 ft.
Stage depth from front curtain to back wall - 14 ft.
Top stage size - 14 ft. deep by 27 ft. across
Lower stage size - 16 ft. deep by 21 ft. across
Standard size stage door
Stage loading door - 88 in. wide by 94 in. high
Stage left wing width - 5.5 ft. by 14.5 ft.
Stage right wing width - 2 ft. by 12 ft.
Front curtain (green velour) travel - Front half 5 ft. by 5 ft.; Back half 7 ft. x 9.5 ft.
Scrim curtain (white poly) travel
Side curtains
Stage left side loft with window - 4 ft. by 7 ft.
Stage right side loft with window - 4 ft. by 7 ft.

Dressing Rooms
2 rooms below stage with bathroom facilities
1 room behind stage with bathroom facilities

Storage and Set Construction Annex (25 ft. by 49 ft.)
Annex contains secure storage areas, loft, and large area for set construction with large utility sink downstairs and large utility sink in loft.

Wardrobe and Rehearsal Loft  (25 ft. by 35 ft.)
Contains dressing area.

Loading Dock
Loading door (5 ft. 9 in. by 7 ft. 10 in. )
Loading from street level with nearby parking

Lighting
General stage washes
No spot or black lights
Extra fee for specific requests

Sound
Allen & Heath GL 2400 console
Mackie S-408 main speakers
Mackie S-410 sub woofer speaker
Mackie C-300 stage monitors
DBX iEQ-31 EQ
TC electronic SL effects processor
Crown XS-900 power amp main and subs
Crown XSL 602 power amp monitor
16-channel quick release microphone snake
8 channels of compression

The stage is wired for four separate monitor mixes with a 1/3 octave equalizer for each mix.

Miscellaneous
Baby grand piano is available for an additional fee.

Want to see your name in lights?
If you are interested in performing in the Lyric, please email us at info@ozarkartscouncil.org or call 870.391.3504.

Rent the Lyric
The Lyric Theater is available for weddings, parties and business functions. Please email us at info@ozarkartscouncil.org or call 870.391.3504.