Facility Spotlight: J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts Maedgen Theatre
October 2, 2018 | Texas Tech University System Facilities, Planning & Construction
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, Theatre & Dance Complex is a $23 million, 52,727-square-foot two-story addition of the existing Maedgen Theatre building on the Texas Tech University Lubbock campus.
The new structure will include a two-level open lobby and black box theatre to support both the teaching environment and live productions performed by the college. There are three rehearsal spaces for acting, movement and dance, as well as a lighting lab, makeup rooms, a green room and dressing rooms. Public art, a new administrative suite, additional faculty offices, as well as technology, life safety and accessibility upgrades will complete the project. Anticipated completion is Spring 2019.