Littlefield Concert Hall
Renovated in 2009 and named in honor of a noted Mills alumna and patroness of the arts, the Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall is a stunning 414-seat, ADA-accessible venue that provides the perfect blend of form and function for your next event.
The centerpiece of the Mills College Music Building, Littlefield Concert Hall is adorned with dark wooden beams, wrought iron and mica chandeliers, and a spectacular ceiling of richly colored tiles. Encircling the hall are gold-accented, multihued frescoes by artist Raymond Boynton depicting an array of mythological scenes. These frescoes lead the eye to the pièce de résistance—Boynton’s mural depicting the California Mother Lode, located directly above the stage and painted on multiple sliding panels that conceal a choir loft.
The view from Littlefield Concert Hall’s 1,026 square-foot stage.
The concert hall is illuminated by wrought iron and mica chandeliers and a modern stage and house lighting system.
The spacious adjoining lobby, with its intricately carved ceiling, is available for pre- and post-event receptions.
Littlefield Concert Hall provides an unforgettable setting for a wide range of community and private events.
Acoustic upgrades were a critical component of the 2009 renovation, completed in honor of the concert hall’s 80th anniversary and in recognition of its rich history. Littlefield Concert Hall features acoustical design by master acoustician Ewart Wetherill and a seven-channel sound system designed by Les Stuck and Meyer Sound Labs. At the dedicated mixing station, a 40x16x2 Yamaha M7CL digital mixer is connected to the stage via 24 channels of microphone inputs and eight channels of monitor returns. It can also be connected digitally to computers via an RME interface.
The acoustic design includes elegantly curved and flat acoustic panels that line the auditorium walls. Reconfigured seating enables more audience members to sit in the prime acoustical and visual center of the hall. The enhancements made to surrounding structures, doors, and building climate control remove exterior noise and soundproof the hall for improved audience experience and performing and recording quality.
The spacious adjoining lobby, featuring an intricately carved ceiling, is available for pre- and post-event receptions.
Directly behind the concert hall is our open-air Greek Theatre (not currently ADA accessible), with concrete terracing to accommodate 500 guests. This venue is appropriate for acoustic, daytime events only.
Littlefield Concert Hall provides an unforgettable setting for events ranging from concerts and recitals, to graduation ceremonies and panel discussions, to author readings and theatrical performances. Submit your rental request today.
Venue Specifications
| Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall* | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 420 seats (414 fixed; 6 ADA) |
| Stage Dimensions | 22' 6" D x 57' W (1,026 sq. ft.) |
| ADA Compliance | Fully accessible (6 ADA seats) |
| Lighting | Stage: General Plot—top and front light; Control—Strand Hall: House lighting |
| Audio | Meyer Sound System, 7 Channel Yamaha MC7L FOH Console |
| Video | No resident projector VGA Input only Projection screen - 22’ 6” x 30’ |
| Music Building Lobby | |
| Capacity | 246 standing |
| Dimensions | 26’ D x 56’ W |
*Please note that food and beverages are not allowed inside the Littlefield Concert Hall.
2021 Rental Rates & Fees
| Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall** | |
| Rehearsal/Non-Public | $300/hr |
| Performance/Public | $500/hr (4-hour minimum) All performance/public rentals include use of the Music Building Lobby |
| Full Day - All Uses | $3,200/day (full day begins at 8 hours) |
| Music Building Lobby** | |
| Full Day - All Uses | $1,000/day (full day begins at 8 hours) |
| Staff and Additional Fees | |
| Production Coordinator | $34/hr (required for all performance or technical rentals) |
| Front of House/Technical Student Staff | $22/hr (required for all community rentals) |
| Public Safety Officer | $35/hr (required for all community rentals) |
| Cleaning Fee | $200/event (required for all community rentals) |
| Additional Cleaning | $75/additional event (for each additional public event—#2, #3, #4, and on) |
| Food Fee | $200/event (required for all events with food or beverage) |
| Booking Requirements | |
| Proof of Liability Insurance | View detailed insurance information. |
| Primary Payment | 25% of Estimated Invoice total |
| Facilities Use Agreement | Signed, completed, and returned by the indicated deadline. |
**In order to expand access to our Community Rental Program, Mills Performing Arts is able to extend discounts to eligible organizations and individuals. Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions as well as fiscally sponsored artists are eligible for a 20 percent discount on rental rates. All Mills College students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are eligible for a 20 percent discount on rental rates.
Additionally, renters in need may request Community Partnership support for their rental. A limited number of these partnerships are granted on a case-by-case basis, making these renters eligible for an additional discount ranging from 10 percent to 30 percent on rental fees. Additional information is required for consideration of a Community Partnership discount.
If you believe that you or your organization is eligible for one of these discounts, please indicate this in the additional information field on our Facilities Use Request Form.