Black Box Theatre and Banquet Hall

Venue Information

The Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts boasts a Proscenium Black Box Theatre, with seating for 350 theatre style and 236 banquet style.

It features a floor level playing space that is sprung throughout, state of the art theatre audio and lighting equipment, a short travel theatrical fly system and a full stage with PVC cyclorama for projection and special lighting effects.

The “Black Box” moniker refers to the space’s ability to be configured in various layouts . Click each link to view the different configurations our theatre can accommodate:

Smudging
Smudging is an Indigenous tradition which involves the burning of sage, sweetgrass and/or cedar. A smudge is burned to cleanse the body, mind, spirit of any bad feelings, negative thoughts, or negative energy – cleansing both physically and spiritually.

The Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts recognizes the spiritual needs of the Indigenous community. We recognize that smudging and the use of herbs and tobacco are a part of the Indigenous traditional way of life and are, therefore, welcomed, subject to proper safety measures. The safety and integrity of our facility and our staff, students and guests is of the utmost importance so we respectfully ask that you adhere to the following policies to ensure the best experience for everyone: 

• The flame created must be for the sole purpose of igniting a smouldering/smoking substance for the purposes of performing a ritual or ceremony
• The ignition source must be from a lighter or other self-diffusing mechanism. Matches are strictly prohibited
• The height of the flame from the ignition source must be no more than 1/2″ in height
• Materials used for smudging must be burned in an earthen-ware bowl, large shell, or other fireproof vessel 
• There must not be excessive smoke that may activate the fire alarm
• A fire extinguisher must be accessible and a person trained in its use must be present.
   
• The smouldering substance must be properly extinguished and disposed of once the ritual or ceremony is complete

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