Did you know that where you sit in an opera house can affect your enjoyment of the show? There are good reasons why some seats cost more than others – it’s not just about status! As a provider of wholesale opera house seating, we know this better than most. Every theater has its own unique seating set up, but there are specific categories that nearly all follow. Smaller theaters will obviously have fewer seats, and thus, fewer categories, while larger opera houses may have even more seating options than the norm, but overall, you can pick the perfect seat by knowing what each term means.
The Orchestra Seats
This set is on the ground floor, usually just about flush with the stage. Of course, even these seats are categorized by proximity to the stage as well as by sight lines. The prime orchestra seats offer a close up view of the action on stage, but they’re not too close that it’s uncomfortable. In larger opera houses, these seats are divided up into side orchestra, rear orchestra and prime orchestra seats. For this section, we typically provide fixed wholesale opera house seating that runs the length of the row.
The Balcony Seats
These seats are situated two flights above the orchestra seats and they offer and excellent, unobstructed view of the stage.
The Box Seats
These seats form a ring just above the orchestra section, and are more private than the rest of the opera house. There are usually about half a dozen chairs in each opera box, so everyone in the box has an excellent view.
The Gallery Seats
These seats are at the very top of the opera house, and while these seats typically go for the cheapest prices, real opera aficionados will tell you that this is the where you’ll get the finest acoustics.
No matter where you choose to sit, you can count on comfort when you choose Series Seating for your wholesale opera house seating. Call us today at 305-932-4626, or toll free at 1-800-706-3598 for delivery and installation in all 50 states as well as in Australia and South America.