Performance Venues and Practice Rooms
Babson is home to multiple state-of-the-art venues to support both performing arts organizations and individual performers in our community.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
The Sorenson Center for the Arts facility, on College Drive in the heart of the beautiful Babson campus, opened in October 1997. The center was designed by the Boston-based firm of William Rawn Associates Architects, known for its design of the Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood. The 441-seat Carling-Sorenson Theatre features wraparound balconies and side-loge seating that maximize the immediacy of live performance. It is fully equipped with state-of -the-art lighting, sound and projection systems, a dance/rehearsal studio, music practice rooms, dressing rooms and a spacious and comfortable lobby. The building is wheelchair-accessible. The Sorenson Center offers a professional theatrical setting for concerts and performances, and film/video screenings. Contact the Sorenson Center for the Arts for information and availability.
Sandra L. Sorenson Rehearsal Studio
Located in the Carling-Sorenson Theater, this fully-equipped studio may be used for performance rehearsals or small-scale productions. Contact the Sorenson Center for the Arts for information and availability.
Roger's Pub
The Pub is located in the basement of Park Manor Central and is open to all community members. The space is equipped with carpeted stage, 12-channel sound system with monitors, piano, and track lighting for stage. Many organizations will schedule the pub far in advance so please do so as soon as you can. Reserve the pub with Patti Baptiste of Sodexo. To use the pub's sound system, call extension 5622.
Knight Auditorium
Knight Auditorium is a large multi-functional space for a variety of events from presentations to performances. Technology includes full audio (up to 12 microphones plus additional audio sources), video (with projection), and basic theatrical lighting capabilities. Contact Jaime Doherty of Special Events for information and availability.
Glavin Family Chapel
The Chapel is a flexible space for events specifically focused on worship and reflection. A PA system is available for basic audio needs. Contact Danielle Virgilio of Spiritual Life for information and availability.
Music Practice Rooms
Community members who are passionate for musical performance may have access to the following practice spaces for individual or group practice.
Sorenson Practice Rooms
Two music practice rooms with Yamaha and Chickering upright pianos are located off the second floor lobby of the Sorenson Center for the Arts. Rooms are unlocked and available on a first come, first served basis. Call extension 5622 or contact sorenson@babson.edu to activate your Babson OneCard for exterior door access.
Sandra L. Sorenson Rehearsal Studio
Located in the Carling-Sorenson Theater, this fully-equipped studio may be used for performance rehearsals or small-scale productions. Contact the
Sorenson Center for the Arts for information and availability.
Park Manor Central Band Room
Equipped with five-piece Pearl Export drum kit, Galen-Kruger bass amp, Fender guitar amp, Yamaha electric piano, music stands, chairs, PA for voice, and instrument storage cabinets. Any Babson musician can arrange a Babson OneCard activation in order to gain access, by calling Park Manor Central Sorenson Office at extension 5622. Contact sorenson@babson.edu to schedule the band room for single or multiple dates.