FACILITIES
Hutchins Memorial Auditorium can be configured for almost any activity. Total floor space is in excess of 17,000 square feet. This includes a large auditorium with seating for 1700. The area has tiered permanent seating (1332) and space for 368 folding chairs or a wrestling ring.
On either side of the auditorium are rooms suitable for seminars, training or other activity. The Otoe room was even used by the city as the traffic court complete with judge's bench. The Ponca room has a low stage for intimate performances. Including the Osage, Tonkawa, Sunshine and Kaw rooms as many as eight events can be arranged simultaneously.
In the main room there is a sound system and lighting for performances that require it. The elevated stage measures 46 by 38 and a half feet. The local community concert groups have been using Hutchins Memorial Auditorium since its construction in 1962. See the floor plan and get a better idea of what Hutchins offers.
Configurations and Capacity Limits
Meeting RoomsEast and West side side bleachers - 1200 chair back seats Auditorium floor - 400 chairs, theater style, 420 banquet style A Steinway grand piano is available on the stage.
Concession StandOtoe Room - 100 chairs, theater style; 48 seated at tables Osage Room - 100 chairs, theater style; 48 seated at tables Ponca Room - 120 chairs, theater style; 56 seated at tables Kaw Room - 65 chairs, theater style
All events guests must be out of the building by:Renter provides all food and beverage items, coffeepots, and serving items (cups, plates, etc.)
Breakdown and clean up must begin 30 minutes prior to guest departure.11:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday Midnight Friday and Saturday
This includes bands, disk jockeys, concessions, food services and bars.