Orchestra Pit Lift: Behind the Scenes at the Schaefer Center

Go behind the scenes of The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone, NC. This venue is dedicated to enhancing the artistic and cultural landscape of Appalachian State University and the surrounding region by providing year-round presentation of campus and community events that enrich, educate, inspire, and promote quality of life. We have assembled a collection of virtual tours that take you behind the scenes at the Schaefer Center. Meet our staff and see places and features of our facility that are generally reserved for staff or artists on performance days. From the box office to the spotlight booth, come on in and get to know this state-of-the-art venue and the people who make everything work smoothly on performance days!

Orchestra Pit Lift:
Did you know that the largest elevator in the building hides in plain sight at the front of the stage?! The Orchestra Pit Lift functions as an enormous elevator and also makes room for an entire orchestra to perform just under stage level. See the pit lift in action and hear from Operations Director Scott Haynes to learn more about the Schaefer Center’s Orchestra Pit Lift!