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Essex 231 Theater Row

Essex West 231

A flexible event space and section of the Essex Room, ideal for mid-sized programs, meetings, lectures, and banquets.

What to Know Before You Book

Essex West 231 may be reserved independently while adjacent Essex sections are in use. Because the rooms are separated by a movable airwall, some sound transfer may occur depending on the event type and volume levels.

Key Features

  • Independently reservable section of the Essex Room
  • Movable airwall separation
  • Two fixed projection screens and projectors
  • Integrated sound system
  • Supports modular staging
  • Suitable for lectures, banquets, meetings, and performances
Essex 231

Essex West 231 - Room Specific Details

  • Essex West 231 Only
    • Circle of Chairs–30
    • Classroom–45
    • Closed Conference Square–30
    • Hollow Conference Square–40
    • Standing Reception–80
    • Theater Row–120
    • U-Shape Conference–35

    Final capacities are confirmed during the planning process based on staging, equipment, and safety requirements.

  • Essex West 231 + Essex Central 232

    Essex West 231 shares a movable airwall with Essex Central 232, allowing both sections to open into one continuous space when reserved together.

    • Banquet Rounds–184
    • Circle of Chairs–50
    • Classroom–100
    • Closed Conference Square–60
    • Hollow Conference Square–80
    • Standing Reception–200
    • Theater Row–200
    • U-Shape Conference–60

    Essex West 231 and Essex East 233 may also be reserved simultaneously; however, those sections are not physically connected unless Essex Central 232 is included in the reservation.

    For full-room combined capacities, please refer to the Essex Room All page.

    • Two (2) fixed projectors and projection screens
    • Integrated sound system
    • Wireless handheld and lavalier microphones available upon request
    • HDMI input capability
    • 200A 3-phase power available

    Projection and audio routing across all sections requires advance planning.

    • Modular staging available (6' × 8' stage decks; shared inventory across Essex spaces)
    • Dance floor available (up to 18' × 18')
    • Round and rectangular banquet tables available
    • Standard 6' × 30" and Skinny 6' × 18" tables available
      ECS tables do not include linens; linens may be rented separately.
    • Podium available upon request
    • Layout finalized during the planning process
    • Setup and breakdown are completed by the ECS Operations Crew
    • Same-day layout changes may result in additional staffing and equipment charges
    • Airwall positions cannot be changed once the reservation begins
    • Exterior door must remain closed except when directed by ECS staff

Reserve Essex West 231

Interested in hosting your event in Essex West 231? Start the reservation process to check availability, discuss your event needs, and work with ECS staff to determine the best setup for your program.