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Sutherland Auditorium

Overview

Sutherland Auditorium is a fixed-seating auditorium for group sizes up to 716 guests. Located inside of Biola’s first building in La Mirada, the auditorium features a beautifully shaded courtyard and lobby just outside of the auditorium — perfect for hosting a vendor fair or catered reception after your event. Featuring modern audio/video capabilities able to support almost any event need, Sutherland Auditorium is a great hub for medium-large sized lectures, conferences, concerts or worship services.

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Room Photos

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360 Degree Photo

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Room & Seating Capacity

Room Dimensions 67'w x 104'd (including stage)
Size 6,968 sq ft
Fixed-seating 716 people

To view seating diagrams, contact event.services@biola.edu.

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Audio / Video / Lighting Capabilities

Audio

Without an Event Services Technician With an Event Services Technician
Up to three (3) wired microphones
Up to four (4) wireless microphones, handheld or headset
Input for audio playback via 1/8" headphone jack (for iPhone, laptop, etc.) or HDMI
Inputs for medium-large band setups (vocalists, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, drums, etc.)
Built-in podium microphone Monitoring via wedges

Video

Without an Event Services Technician With an Event Services Technician
Self-service room technology maintained by IT department
Three (3) retractable screens at left, center and right of stage with HD projectors Three (3) retractable screens at left, center and right of stage with HD projectors
HDMI and VGA input at podium for Mac or PC laptop (may need own display adapter) HDMI and VGA input at podium for Mac or PC laptop (may need own display adapter)
Blu-ray player Blu-ray player
Ability for multiple switchable laptop inputs from tech booth and podium
In cooperation with Biola’s EMC Video Production studio, ability for multiple camera video shoots for IMAG, recording, and live web / TV streaming

Lighting

Without an Event Services Technician With an Event Services Technician
Switchable fluorescent house lighting via self-service control switches at front of room
Front wash lighting for on-stage participants
Complex LED and moving light setups, from Biola-owned lighting equipment

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