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ABOuT THE BPAC

The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center was built in 2004 and is operated under the auspices of the Blackfoot School District. It is a tax-exempt entity.

The theater seats 1,223 and is a state of the art facility. It boasts a full fly system, professional size stage, full acoustic sound shell, orchestra pit, and full theater lighting and technical abilities.

During December, April and May, the facility sees particularly heavy use when many schools have set programs, graduations, concerts, etc. Besides school events, the BPAC is heavily used for community events.

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State of the art Behringer X-32

Behringer X-32 32 channel FOH, 16 channel stage monitor

Light Board

ETC ION XE lightboard. Incandescence, LED's, Movers, and 2 spotlights are available.

Stage

Stage Dimensions Stage: 100’ X 40’ Proscenium: 50’ X 22’

Portable Walls

Movable Acoustic Sound Shells

Fully Recessed Orchestra Pit

Fully Recessed Orchestra Pit

Fully Recessed Orchestra Pit

Fully Recessed Orchestra Pit

48' Grid Height

48' Grid Height

Loading Dock

Loading Dock Loads directly onto the stage at ground height from a street entrance, 12×12 roll-up door.

Vomitorium

A broad vomitorium connects to outer aisles of the performance hall seating.

LOBBY

Lobby Strong natural light, comfortable seating, entrances from outside of building and main building hallway.

Lobby

Lobby Strong natural light, comfortable seating, entrances from outside of building and main building hallway.

Lighting

Projector/Screen Throw distance from screen to projector in the sound booth: 103ft. Width of the screen: 20ft, distance from screen to front row: 21ft.

Other Pertinent Information: Blackfoot is centered within 50 miles of a 100,000 person populated area. It is located 160 miles north of Salt Lake City and 260 miles southeast of Boise.

BPAC Personnel

BPAC Programming Directors and Facilities Managers

  • Jacob Spjute

  • Kiah Spjute

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BPAC Advisory Board

  • Matthew Kulicke

  • Terry Hansen

  • Anne Patten

  • Heidi Powell

  • Randy Powell

  • Carlos Mercado

  • Joe Abercrombie - BPAC/BHS Liasson

  • Jennifer Hill

  • Sarah Condon

  • Scott Peterson

Administration

  • Brian Kress - Superintendent

School Board

  • Bonnie Hepworth

  • Marry Jo Marlow

  • Carlos Mercado

  • Cleon Chapman

  • Kevin Callahan

BHS Administration

  • Roger Thomas - Principal

  • Joe Abercrombie - Vice Principal

  • Shannon Lance - Vice Principal​

BHS Fine Arts Staff

  • Chris Dunbar - Choir

  • Jake Spjute - Drama

  • Elena Hutchinson - Band

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