Prochnow Auditorium

Arizona State College at Flagstaff opened College Auditorium with the rest of the North Union in 1952. The  theater served as an assembly hall and presentation space for the growing campus. When the College became Northern Arizona University in 1966, it changed the name to University Auditorium. In 1985, the University renamed the hall to honor Robert Prochnow, an alum, veteran, and state senator who worked to save the college from closing after accreditation problems in the 1950s.

A number of visiting musicians, actors, speakers, and comedians have performed in the auditorium throughout the years. Notable acts have included the Japanese Breakfast, Surfaces, BBNO$, Kingston Trio and Dionne Warwick. In addition to holding ceremonial events and assemblies, in the 1980s the University began screening films here. Although other auditoriums have been built, Prochnow continues to host popular free movie nights as well as visiting artists and performers.

• 864 Seated Capacity
• 30′ x 45′ Stage w/ ADA Access and Loading Dock / Backstage Area
• Professional Audio/Visual Capabilities Including:
  • Full Professional Sound System
  • 36′ Projection Screen w/ 1080p Laser Projection System
  • Multiple HDMI Connections
  • Shure Wireless Handheld and Lavalier Microphones
  • NAU Academic Presentation Podium (Adjustable Height, Full Connectivity)
• Professional Event Staffing

Premium Features (additional costs may apply)

• 3 Green Rooms Backstage w/ Private Restroom Access
• Lobby with Concessions/Merchandise Booth
• Wireless Presentation Clickers / Pointers
• Audio Recordings of Events
• Ushers for Designated Seat / Ticketed Events
• Advanced Technical / Stage Crew Members
• Upgraded Power Options (Accessible From Stage)

Sound Equipment

Front Of House
Allen & Heath ML3000 Mixing Console w/ Power Source Symetrix 532E Stereo Equalizer

Monitors
(Mixed from FOH)
2 – Crown XLi 800 Amplifiers
4 – JBL JRX212 1000w 12″ Inch 2-Way Floor Wedge Monitors
4 – Monitor Sends Built Into Stage Right Rack

Signal
1 – 24 Channel Signal Snake
4 – Direct Input Boxes

Main Audio Array
16 – L-Acoustics Kiva-1 (flown, 8 per side)
4 – L-Acoustics SU -15 (flown, 2 per)
2 – L-Acoustics LA8 Amplifiers

Wireless Microphones
4 – Shure QLXD4 Wireless Receivers (mounted at FOH)
1 – Shure UA844+SWB Antenna/Power Distribution (mounted at FOH)
2 – Shure UA 874 Active Directional Antenna (mounted above FOH)
4 – Shure SM58 Wireless Hand Units
2 – Shure Lavalier Microphones

Wired Microphones
4 – Shure SM58
4 – Shure SM57

Video / Projection
Sony FHZ131L Laser Installation Projector (in projector booth above FOH)

Motorized 36’ Projector Screen – Downstage (behind Proscenium arch)

HDMI Inputs located at FOH, Stage Right in rack and in Projector Booth

Misc Equipment
1 – Genie AWP-30S ariel work platform with cage
4 – Genie Super Tower Lifts
12 – 4’x8’ Stage Risers (multiple leg sizes available)
2 – Podiums with Mic Stands
8 – Microphone Boom Stands
1 – Upright Piano w/ Bench

NAU Student Group Rate– $700 (5 Hour Reservation + $150 each addl. hour)

Internal Rental Rate – $700 (5 Hour Reservation + $150 each addl. hour)

External Rental Rate – $2000 (8 Hour Reservation + $150 each addl. hour)

• Labor is a mandatory additional cost per staff member per reserved hour
• Reservation time requested beyond any predetermined reservation blocks will be prorated
• Custodial services before or after event may be added depending on proximity to prior / following events in the space
• Any movies to be shown must obtain a license for viewing through our vendors at an extra charge, please contact us for details
• Prochnow Auditorium’s in-house production is capable of hosting presenters / speakers, comedians, and ceremonies.
• Prochnow Auditorium’s in-house equipment is not capable of virtual/streaming/online conferencing events, full production or live band events.
• Events requiring extra technical equipment are considered full production and will be required to rent supplemental equipment and qualified technical staff at the cost of the event organizer. We can assist with suggestions to those resources upon request.
• Extra charges for smoke effects, extra power connection and clean up may apply
• Please preview the Prochnow Building Guidelines for more building rules, seating chart, stage plot and more information. Contact us with any questions.