Edward Little High School

The Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center is the largest high school auditorium in Maine with 1,200 seats, offering a climate-controlled environment with state-of-the-art A/V and communication systems. The venue features private makeup rooms, a dedicated tech space for set building, and balcony seating with an A/V control room. The auditorium is equipped with building-wide audio and visual projection to different locations of the school, on stage projection mapping capabilities, multiple curtains and available rigging line sets for flexible stage setups. With 600 parking spaces and an on-site event manager and A/V technician, events run smoothly from start to finish. In-house catering is available through the Lewiston Regional Technical Center onsite.

Makeup rooms, concession stands, a box office, green rooms, band and choir rooms, cafeteria, conference rooms, interview rooms, and lobby spaces are available as rental add-ons.

If you are not interested in the auditorium but are looking for other community spaces within the building, including classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeteria, kitchens, or the athletic stadium, we will connect you with Jeremy from Public Works.

The entire campus is available for rent and we currently partner with organizations such as the Maine Music Educators Association, Maine Odyssey of the Mind, Special Olympics Maine, and the Miss Maine Scholarship Program to host conference-style events.

The Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center is designed to be fully accessible to all guests, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience.

The auditorium spans three levels:

• Lower Theater Level: Fully wheelchair accessible with eight designated wheelchair spots.
• Upper Level: Accessible via a wheelchair lift, with two designated wheelchair spots.
• Balcony: Accessible by elevator, with two designated wheelchair spots.

Seating & Mobility Features:

• Adjustable Armrests: End chairs in each inner row feature pull-out armrests, providing additional space for those who require it.
• Wheelchair Access to Stage: The stage is accessible from both stage left and stage right.

Visual & Hearing Assistance:

• Side Stage Safety Lighting: Designed to assist those with visual impairments.
• Assistive Listening Devices: Available upon request to enhance the experience for patrons with hearing impairments.
• Illuminated Aisles and Stairs: Safety lighting throughout ensures clear visibility and secure movement for all guests.