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Originally, this space was used as a cabaret theatre during the PAC's Trust's annual SummerStage festival, a setting for press conferences, pre-curtain lectures, master classes and cast parties. In 2023, it was remodeled into a lounge space, complete with performance stage, bar, dance floor, seating,
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were among the original collection. The initial plan for the Tulsa PAC was for one large performance hall seating almost 2,400 and a smaller proscenium theater seating approximately 430. During the initial construction phase, two more studio theaters were added to the plans. The acoustics for the
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