Located across the street from the existing 400-seat theater, the 600-seat Roda is a catalyst that anchors the Addison Street Art District. With no seat more than 49 feet from the stage, the theater feels intimate despite its grand scale. The unique stage design, a system of adjustable platforms, allows the audience and the performers to be at the same level. A dramatic three-story lobby and stair parallel the street and overlook the sidewalk. The straightforward design was based on a warehouse aesthetic, reflecting the Rep’s spare, revealing acting style. The Rep received a 2003 USITT Honor Award in Architecture.

Awards

U.S. Institute of Theatre Technology Honor Award in Architecture

Downtown Berkeley Association Award