The Great Lakes Bay Region Destination
A fully equipped historic venue designed for concerts, touring productions, and live events.
The Temple Theatre in Saginaw, Michigan is a 1,750-seat historic venue offering professional production capabilities, experienced technical staff, and a built-in regional audience. Located in the Great Lakes Bay Region, the theatre is well positioned to support national tours, independent promoters, and live entertainment producers.
At-a-Glance
- 1,750-seat historic auditorium
- Proscenium stage with full production capability
- Professional lighting, audio, and rigging systems
- Dedicated loading access and backstage areas
- Experienced in-house technical and event staff
Detailed Technical Specifications
Venue & Stage Dimensions
Main Auditorium
1,750 total seating capacity (1,000 Main Floor, 750 Balcony).
Stage Dimensions
50’ 0” Wide by 40’ 0” Deep. 3’9” elevation. Wood with black masonite top.
Proscenium Arch
26’ 7” High by 47’ 6” Wide.
Orchestra Pit
39’ 0” Wide by 8’ 0” Deep. Accommodates ~15 musicians.
Dressing Rooms & Green Room
Summary
Five (5) total dressing rooms at stage level.
Star Room (ADA)
Handicapped accessible, located stage right within the Green Room suite.
Private Suites
Three smaller dressing rooms with private showers and lavatories.
Green Room
Acts as crossover between SL and SR; includes sink and makeup area.
Lighting Infrastructure
Control
ETC ION Console.
Inventory Selection
- 72+ ETC Source Four (19°, 26°, 36°, 50°)
- 32 ETC Pars | 24 Arena Par Zoom LEDs
- 8 Color Force II 72" RGBA LED battens
Followspots
Two (2) Strong Super Trouper 2 (2,000 watt); 180’ throw from booth.
Circuits
172 circuits throughout house (2.4kw each). DMX access SR and SL.
Audio Infrastructure
FOH Console
Midas M32 Digital System.
House Speaker System
L/R Line Array (16 boxes EV XLD 281) powered by Dynacord amplifiers. Includes dedicated balcony fills.
Microphones
Inventory of Shure SM58, SM57, and 4 channels of wireless.
Intercom
12-station Clear-com system.
Rigging & Fly Loft
System Type
Hoffend automated fly loft system.
Line Sets
35 total lines with motorized battens.
Control Location
Stage Right pin rail.
Loading & Logistics
Dock Location
Stage Right (SR) center on Tuscola St.
Door Dimensions
12’ 0” H x 9’ 10” W. 14” above street level.
Shore Power
Available for touring buses adjacent to stage door.
Additional Event Spaces
The Temple Theatre complex offers several auxiliary spaces ideal for breakout sessions, pre-show VIP experiences, or after-parties.
Grand Ballroom
6,400 sq. ft. | Capacity: 400
Leopard Lounge
2,976 sq. ft. | Capacity: 150
Premiere Room
1,040 sq. ft. | Capacity: 75
The Advantage
The Temple Theatre combines historic character with modern production infrastructure. Promoters benefit from a well-maintained, professionally operated venue in a high-growth market.
Professional Operation
A well-maintained, professionally operated venue with over a century of production history.
Regional Market Reach
Strong regional draw from the Great Lakes Bay Region with a built-in audience base.
Booking Flexibility
Flexible booking opportunities across genres including concerts, comedy, and theatrical tours.
Touring Expertise
Experienced in-house staff familiar with the unique requirements of touring productions.
Location & Market
Located in downtown Saginaw, the Temple Theatre serves audiences across the Great Lakes Bay Region, including Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland. The venue is easily accessible and positioned to draw from a broad regional market.
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