The Big Picture

The Big Picture


The current vision and design for the Lyric include a main theater with a capacity for 1,258 people; 1,107 comfortable seats or 903 seated and 327 standing. The Lyric will be home to a diverse range of performances offered by Casper’s own local talent as well as touring companies. The auditorium, with an orchestra pit, will have acoustical properties on par with the very finest of performance venues. There will be a large stage and a fly-loft suitable for staging orchestral and choral performances and theatrical productions. Seating in the main theater will be divided into three sections: orchestra, parterre, and balcony. This arrangement will result in a visually rich, varied seating enclosure that will preserve a sense of intimacy even for performances with smaller audiences. The main theater is also particularly appropriate for fundraising performances, guest lectures, and similar activities.

A ballroom for events and smaller performances is planned. The smaller performance space will provide a unique setting for private events including social gatherings, reunions, and weddings as well as smaller performances. Anticipated commercial activities include business meetings and conference sessions, product announcements, annual meetings, educational outreach, award ceremonies, and commercial theatrical productions.

The grand lobby will not only serve as an entry area but will also function as a reception room, banquet area, and exhibit space. A patron pick-up and drop-off area adjacent to the lobby will ensure comfortable entry into the facility even during inclement weather.

The basement will be renovated to offer performers additional rehearsal space, dressing rooms, and a green room along with storage areas and mechanical rooms.

We would love to give you a tour and show you more about our future plans. Please email Lindsey to request a meeting.