With over 380 conventional lighting fixtures and 2 intelligent moving lights at each venue, there isn’t a spot on the stage we can’t fill with light.

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

The PAECs MainStage sound system is big enough to shake the room and sensitive enough to tastefully support the delicate sound of a baroque ensemble.

 

 

 

 

 

Rigging

The PAECs are home to 32 line sets in the MainStage Theaters, including 5 electrics, 2 orchestra shell clouds and 3 travelers and a fully customizable pin rail.

 

 

 

 

 

Projections

The PAECs have projection capabilities built into both the MainStage and the Black Box theaters. Powered by QLab and Watchout 5, we can accomplish just about anything with a little time and planning.

PAEC Locations

Campus Locations

FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION

The Performing Arts Education Centers and the high school campuses that surround them both offer great opportunities for film and television production. With a staff dialed into the unique needs and challenges of filming on location, the PAECs have served as the location for episodes of Better Things (Fx) and Dance Moms (Lifetime), among others, as well as countless other podcasts, commercials and webcasts. 

To schedule a scout or check availability, contact us today!

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MainStage Theaters

The PAEC's boast accoustically vibrant, beautifully appointed, state-of-the-art MainStage Theaters.

Featuring

• Up to 686 seats
• Hydraulic orchestra lift
• 33 additional Orchestra seats, or a seven foot thrust at the center line
• Front-of-House Rear Projections System
• Full depth Wenger orchestra shell
• Harlequin dance floor
• Full sound and lighting packages
• Abeility to capture performances with our fully customizable three-camera setup and stream performances at The PAECs Online

Perfect for every size event from the most intimate monologue to a full-blown symphony, these theaters are a delight for both audience and artist alike, spaces worthy of the most ambitious work you're likely to encounter in Southern California.

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Black Box Theater

The PAEC's exciting, fully-equipped Black Box Theaters have all the flexibility required to adapt to any produceer's needs.

Featuring

• Flexible seating for up to 100 patrons in any configuration
• DMX networking
• Fully connected overhead catwalks and tech booth area
• Full projection capabilities
• Robust sound and light packages

The only limitation in this theater is the imaginations of the people putting on the production.

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To check availability and submit a rental request, please follow the process below:

First, use our PAEC Facility Use Calculator to view an unofficial estimate of the cost of your rental. If the estimated cost is within your anticipated budget, you can then check availability and submit your rental request using the appropriate link below.

Please note that during the school year, weekday rentals may begin no earlier than 3:30 p.m. to avoid conflicts with school use.

Agoura High Performing Arts Education Center
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Calabasas High Performing Arts Education Center
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Following your submission, our staff members will be in touch with you to confirm availability, production & insurance requirements. 

LVUSD VAPA Coordinator: Chad Bloom — cbloom@lvusd.org | Facilities Coordinator: Cindy Taylor — ctaylor@lvusd.org

APAEC: Sarah Young, VAPA Secretary II — sarahyoung@lvusd.org | CJ Lazatin, Technical Director — clazatin@lvusd.org

CPAEC: Natalie Woerner, VAPA Secretary II — nwoerner@lvusd.org | Gary Hardesty, Technical Director — ghardesty@lvusd.org