DePaul University


General Contractor: O’Neil Construction
Project Size: 140,000 Sq. Ft.
Contract Value: $7 Million

De Paul Theatre Architect:  Cesar Pelli

The Theatre School of DePaul University is the Midwest’s oldest theatre program and provides some of the top professional theatrical training in the United States. REX is proud to have played a role in building DePaul’s new five-story Educational Facility, which is now home to three different theatres showcasing the bulk of the school’s productions.

The structure houses two theater spaces –a 250-seat theater and a 100-seat flexible theater. It also includes the DePaul Theatre School’s costume, make-up, prop and scene shops, rehearsal studios, lighting laboratories and more

The REX Audio Visual Team implemented the latest technology while working with the new construction team.

A word from our tech experts

Our work is on display at the main DePaul campus, and we are proud to support the vital role of theatre in our community and an institute that has be a member of Chicago commerce since 1925.

~ DePaul REX Team