Bovard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Total Capacity: 1235

Bovard Auditorium also has the following accommodations for wheelchair access:

• Orchestra Level – 12 wheelchair spaces along with companion seats.
• First Balcony – 2 wheelchair spaces along with companion seats.

These seats are not included in the seat count below and will only be released 10 minutes prior to show time. The default seating configuration is Full House Seating. Please visit our seating page for more information.

No. Your rental and staffing rates are separate. Please see the Bovard rental and staffing rates.

In some cases, additional Bovard staff are brought on for events for training. In these instances, they are not billed to the client. For these events, the additional staff are for on-the-job training purposes only.  We are a department where our student workers are learning skills specific to their growth and development with TES. Our goal is to adequately staff all events based on the event details. We are confident that these staffing levels help to ensure that each event runs safely and seamlessly.  In the case where we have additional staff for on the job training, please know that we are providing guidance and expertise for our next stage manager, audio and/or lighting technician. If you have additional questions, please let any Bovard Production Manager or Supervisor know.

Yes and No. Your venue rental fee is the same for your rehearsal and day-of performance. Your staffing fees, however, will differ by the number of hours reserved and are evaluated on a case by case basis by Bovard Auditorium’s Production Office.

Bovard Auditorium is a revenue centered theater that relies on income. Therefore, we cannot reduce your rates.

Yes. Bovard Stage Crew is required for any use of the building. There is no time the building can be used without Bovard Crew present.

No. Bovard Auditorium Ushers are required for your event.

Your rental of the facility does include use of the House Audio System, if an audio technician was scheduled for your event. Please refer to our audio information page for details.

You may use the entire house light plot. Please see the detailed outline on our lighting information page to view the house plot. Any modification to the house plot will require additional rental time and a lighting technician to be determined by the Bovard Production Manager.

Bovard has no follow spots. You will need to rent from an outside vendor and arrange a delivery time with the Bovard Production Office (213) 740-2222.

Bovard maintains Mac 550’s and Mac 700’s in a moving light package, which is included in your rental. Visit our lighting information page for details about the capabilities of these fixtures.

Bovard has a Panasonic PT-DW10000U video projector included in your rental. We require a three working day notice regarding your intention to use it.

Rear projectors need a throw of 14 to 20 feet. 250V circuits are not available for rear projection.

Not at the present time.

Food and Beverages shall only be served by arrangement with an on-campus food service provider. No outside food or beverages may be sold. No food or drink is permitted in Bovard Auditorium. Food can be served in the Bovard dressing rooms and Bovard South Lobby only.

No vendors are allowed without permission of both the University and Trojan Event Services. Please speak with your Bovard Production Manager.

No. Smoking is strictly prohibited in Bovard Auditorium. USC is a Smoke-Free Campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor facilities.

Yes. Bovard Auditorium has air-conditioning and heating.

Two dressing rooms, one stage right and one stage left, as well as one star room located stage left

• Stage Right:
  • Capacity: 8 persons
  • Amenities: Hot and cold water, Water fountain, Audio and visual monitoring of the stage
• Stage Left:
  • Capacity: 8 person
  • Amenities: Hot and cold water, Audio and visual monitoring of the stage
• Star Room:
  • Capacity: 1 Person
  • Amenities: Audio and visual monitoring of the stage

Please see the stage diagrams for exact locations.

The dimensions of the stage depend on configuration.

• Proscenium Width: 36′
• Proscenium Height: 25′
• Apron Width: 50′
• Depth: 43′
• Batton Widths: 36′
• Stage House Height: 40′

You may find more detail on the stage diagrams index.

Bovard Auditorium has 4 tables and 8 chairs for your event. You may rent EXTRA tables and chairs from Facilities Management Services (FMS) on campus 213-740-6833 or you may rent off-campus as long as you arrange for delivery with the Bovard Auditorium Production Office.

Security is not provided by Bovard Auditorium. It is provided and may be required by the Department of Public Safety  (Lt. Mark Cervenak). You must contact the USC Department of Public Safety at least two weeks prior to the event. DPS will then determine whether or not security is needed for the event. Personnel will be assigned as determined by USC Public Safety and any security measures will be communicated directly with you.

Your rental of the facility does not include parking. You may inquire about parking with the Department of Transportation Services at (213) 740-3575.

You may bring extra equipment with the approval of the Technical Director or Production Manager for Bovard Auditorium.

No, you may not repaint the stage.

No, you may not staple or tape any items to the walls of the auditorium. If you do, you will lose your cleaning and damage deposit.

Removal of seats also requires approval of the Technical Director or the Production Manager and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Bovard has a Clear-Com system for use free of charge with positions in the control booth, backstage and second balcony as well as a limited number of wireless units.

Fourteen. Three of these are dedicated electrics. Please see the rigging diagram for details.

To the proscenium: 98 feet. To the lip of the stage: 80 feet.

Bovard has a 400 amp three phase circuit on stage right. A qualified University electrician is required to tie into it. Please see our power details.

There are several different billing and information deadlines. Please see our reservation policies for more information.

You are required to leave a minimum $1,000.00 cleaning deposit on a separate check or credit card. You are responsible for leaving the building in the same condition as when you entered. If you fail to clean the facility adequately, then you will forfeit your cleaning deposit. Bovard Staff will have mops, brooms and trash bags on hand to assist with your clean-up.