The Shaw Theatre has 550 seats with a flexible proscenium, traps, and a partial fly system. Shows are lit using a Strand, dimmer-per-circuit lighting system controlled by a Strand Mini Palette 90. Over 300 instruments are available for use in the space.

The theatre has a 16-channel audio system, including reel-to-reel, cassette, and DAT tape decks and 4 independent amplifier channels. The system also includes wireless body mics and can be arranged in a variety of configurations making it versatile for amplifying singers and actors or producing recorded music or sound effects.

This 70' x 70' black box theatre seats between 270 and 350 audience members, depending on which stage configuration is being used. The permanent balcony has 70 fixed seats; the main floor has 8 units of 25 seats each on telescoping platforms that can be stored under the balcony area when not in use. These seating platforms can be arranged in numerous configurations including thrust, proscenium, corner, stadium, and arena. A full fly house extends over the main floor with 55 line sets that are able to fly scenery, lighting, and soft goods. The floor is sprung to help prevent actors and dancers from injuring themselves.

The first gallery ring, which holds the balcony, can be used for audience seating on all four sides. The second gallery ring contains the stage manager's control room as well as the control rooms for lighting and sound. The third gallery ring is the catwalk level.

The acting studio was constructed with a sprung (dance) floor to help prevent injuries to actors taking movement and dance classes. A pipe grid in the ceiling, as well as instruments and dimmers, are used for teaching stage lighting.