The Jackman Dramatic Art Centre, a 30,000-square-foot, two-storey facility for the School of Dramatic Art opened on May 26, 2004. It houses offices and teaching studios and is attached to the north and west face of Essex Hall Theatre and the Essex Hall production workshops and classrooms. The spacious, state-of-the-art facility features the latest in classroom technology, abundant natural lighting, sprung floors, and the beautiful Hatch Studio Theatre.
Teaching spaces (all on the first floor) include the following rooms:
- Acting Studio
- Movement Studio
- Drama in Education Classroom
- Voice Studio
- Hatch Studio Theatre
as well as:
- Ticket office
- Locker Rooms
- Washrooms
- Cloak Room
Support spaces (on the 2nd floor) include the following rooms:
- Administration Offices
- Faculty Offices
- Faculty Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Student Lounge