McCarthey Stage Performance Suite Transformation

Westminster Theatre students need a dedicated, professional space to develop their skills as performers. Transforming the Shaun P. McCarthey Stage Performance Suite in Florence J. Gillmor Hall into a fully equipped acting studio will give students a professional-quality environment to train, rehearse, and perform, strengthening their preparation for advanced study and careers in theatre and performance.

This project will create a flexible, industry-standard studio designed for movement, voice, staging, and scene work. Upgrades include mirrors for physical and vocal training, theatrical curtains and track systems to support performance configurations, modular platforms and acting blocks for rehearsal and blocking, and professional lighting for classroom labs and student showcases.

With these improvements, students will practice in an environment that mirrors professional acting studios, enabling more immersive instruction, collaboration, and performance-based learning. Support for this project directly enhances the student experience by ensuring Westminster’s emerging artists have the space and tools they need to develop their craft with confidence.