Renovations/Restorations


Archbishop Riordan High School, Lindland Theatre
San Francisco, California
Renovation, master plan and rigging renovations for 900-seat theatre and production facilities
Client: Gordon H Chong & Partners


Bates College, Schaeffer Theatre
Lewiston, Maine
Theatre consulting for renovation of 220-seat proscenium theatre, including new lighting system and upgrades to stage floor and rigging
Client: SMRT Architects


Bay View Association
Bay View, Michigan
Needs assessment and feasibility study for Hall Auditorium and Voorhies Auditorium
Client: Kingscott Architects


Bob Hope Theatre
Stockton, California
Renovation and improvements to a historic vaudeville theatre
Client: Wenell Mattheis Bowe


Boston Conservatory
Boston, Massachusetts
Programming and planning study followed by design of urban infill at current location and renovation of existing theatre. Infill project to include dance and rehearsal studios and faculty offices. Space in the existing theatre vacated when the construction of the new studios is complete will be re-used for storage, shops and dressing rooms for the theatre.
Client: Handel Architects LLP


California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
Feasibility study for renovation of and addition to theatre facilities
Client: Rossetti Associates


Campbell Heritage Theatre Renovation
Campbell, California
Theatre consulting services for the Campbell Heritage Theatre renovation
Client: C. David Robinson Architects


Central Los Angeles Learning Center
Los Angeles, California
Theatre consulting for the renovation of the historic Ambassador Hotel Coconut Grove thteatre and support facilities
Client: Gonzalez Goodale Architects


College of Charleston, Sottile Memorial Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina
Full scope theatre consulting for renovation of historic 800-seat theatre
Client: NBBJ Architects


Emerson College, Cutler Majestic Theatre
Boston, Massachusetts
Renovation of 1903 historic theatre, including new seating, and upgrades to lighting, rigging and audio systems.
Recognized with the Boston Preservation Alliance Award, 2003.
Client: Elkus/Manfredi Architects


Fox California Theatre
San Jose, California
Studies, renovation master plan and full scope consulting for comprehensive renovation and conversion of 1,150-seat vaudeville movie palace to opera house. Resident venue for Opera San Jose.
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose, ELS


Galileo High School
San Francisco, California
Theatre systems renovation
Client: Powell & Partners


Hoyt Sherman Place
Des Moines, Iowa
Design and construction of new stage house in a 1920s 1,200-seat theatre
Client: HLKB Architects


HP Pavilion
San Jose, California
Conceptual and peer review consulting to the facility operator for fast-track project to upgrade the existing roof event rigging capacity to 200,000 pounds at both the end stage and center stage event locations in a two month construction window at the end of the 2006/2007 NHL season
Client: San Jose Arena Management


Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Hall
Eugene, Oregon
Theatre consulting for new orchestra enclosure and rigging system as part of acoustical renovation
Client: McDonnell & Associates


Inter-American Development Bank, Andres Bello Auditorium
Washington, D.C.
Renovation of simultaneous interpretation and audio conference systems for existing auditorium and conference room facilities
Client: Inter-American Development Bank


Jesse Jones Hall Orchestra Enclosure and Rigging Renovation
Houston, Texas
Planning and design of new orchestra enclosure, riser system, rigging and performance lighting control system
Client: Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc.


Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Renovation
Baltimore, Maryland
Consulting and design services for phased theatrical renovation of the 2,500-seat home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Work included upgrades to the theatrical lighting, rigging and stage machinery as well as the acoustical canopy and sound and communication systems.
Client: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and RTKL Architects


Kaufman Center, Merkin Concert Hall
New York, New York
Theatre planning and technical upgrades for the renovation of a 450-seat music hall
Client: Robert A.M. Stern Architects


KiMo Theatre
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Theatre consulting for historic renovation and reconstruction of 800-seat "Pueblo Deco" theatre. Cited by National Trust for Historic Preservation. USITT Merit Award.
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: Kells + Craig Architects


LaGrange Performing Arts Center
LaGrange, Georgia
Full scope theatre and AV consulting for downtown performing arts redevelopment including rehearsal facilities, 200-seat flexible space theatre and future expansion
Client: Perkins & Will


Liberty Theatre
Astoria, Oregon
Full scope theatre consulting for historic 800-seat theatre
Client: Liberty Restoration, Inc.


Lincoln Theatre
Yountville, California
Sound, video and communication systems design for historic renovation of a 1,200-seat auditorium
Client: Del Campu & Maru


MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, KÀ™ for Cirque du Soleil
Las Vegas, Nevada
Theatre consulting and sound, video and communications for renovation of existing facility for KÀ™, the new Cirque du Soleil show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: Marnell Corrao Associates, the MGM/Mirage Design Group and Cirque du Soleil


MGM Mirage
Cirque du Soleil LOVE™ Theatre
Las Vegas, Nevada
Theatre consulting for 2,000-seat arena theatre for production of The Beatles LOVE™, including design of sound, rigging, stage machinery and automation systems
Client: Marnell Corrao Associates


Mills College, Lisser Auditorium
Oakland, California
Renovations and study for historic drama theatre and support facilities
Client: Esherick Homsey Dodge Davis with Karen Fiene, Architect


Napa High School, Performing Arts Renovation
Napa, California
Full scope theatre consulting for renovation of a 680-seat theatre in 1920's historic high school
Client: Quattrocchi Kwok Architects


New York New York, "Zumanity, Another Side of Cirque du Soleil"
Las Vegas, Nevada
Theatre consulting for "Zumanity, Another Side of Cirque du Soleil" show at the New York New York Hotel and Casino
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: Marnell Corrao Associates, the MGM/Mirage Design Group and Cirque du Soleil


Occidental College, Belle Wilber Thorne Hall
Los Angeles, California
Renovation of rigging, lighting systems, orchestra enclosure and theatre seating
Client: Levin & Associates


Philadelphia Academy of Music
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phased renovation of stage and pro-proscenium areas in historic 2,200-seat auditorium, including stage reconfiguration and orchestra enclosure, rigging, theatrical lighting distribution and dimming, stage lifts, renovated seating, sound reinforcement and production communication systems
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: The Philadelphia Orchestra, VITETTA


Purdue University, Elliott Hall
West Lafayette, Indiana
Feasibility study for possible upgrades and renovations to seating, front of house lighting positions, forestage lift, flytower, LED video display and back of house spaces
Client: Scholer Corporation


Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Sacramento, California
Rigging renovation in historic WPA vintage auditorium
Client: Sacramento Convention Center


San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, California
Comprehensive renovation of 2,300-seat civic theatre used for Broadway presentation series and opera productions; design development completed
Client: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates LLP


San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, California
Studies and full scope theatre consulting for music conservatory including three performance spaces, teaching spaces and recording studios Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: SMWM


San Francisco War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, California
Full scope theatre consulting, sound, video and communications systems for renovation of the home of the San Francisco Opera and Ballet
Cited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. USITT Honor Award.
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: Committee to Restore the Opera House


San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
San Jose, California
Orchestra shell and stage floor replacement and motorized rigging systems
Client: The San Jose/Cleveland Ballet


Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, California
Renovation master plan study, design and construction administration for the renovation of 5,000-seat popular music venue
Client: Polshek Partnership Architects, LLP with Design Arc Architects


Santa Barbara Bowl, Renovation Master Plan
Santa Barbara, California
Planning and design for renovation including structure enclosure, seating, rigging and power infrastructure for outdoor amphitheatre
Client: Polshek Partnership Architects, LLP


Santa Fe Opera Theater
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Full scope theatre consulting for reconstruction and expansion of audience facilities, comprehensive replacement of theatrical lighting systems, improvements to overhead rigging systems and redesign of increased audience seating for 2,100. USITT Merit Award
Client: Polshek Partnership Architects, LLP


Scripps College Music Facilities
Claremont, California
Full scope theatre consulting for the renovation of the 690-seat Garrison Theatre and a new 110-seat choir rehearsal hall
Client: BOORA Architects


Stanford University, Frost Amphitheatre
Stanford, California
Programming, planning and conceptual design for the renovation of 8,000-seat outdoor popular entertainment and campus event venue
Client: Stanford University


Sunset Center for Performing Arts
Carmel, California
Historic renovation of landmarked 800-seat community performing arts center and home of the Carmel Bach Festival
Client: Architectural Resources Group


Tamalpais High School, Studio Theatre
Mill Valley, California
Full scope theatre consulting and SVC services for new Daniel Caldwell Performing Arts Center, 150-seat black box theatre and remodeled Ruby Scott Auditorium and Gym
Client: Quattrocchi Kwok Architects


Temple Emanu-El
San Francisco, California
Renovation of Meyer Auditorium for sanctuary and performance functions
Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French
Client: RMW Architecture & Interiors


The Historic Salt Lake Tabernacle
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah
Theatre consulting and video and communications systems consulting for renovation of the home of the Mormon Tabernacle choir. The building is listed on the National Historic Register.
Client: FFKR Architects


The Julliard School, Drama Division Studio
New York, New York
Theatre consulting for the renovation of the drama division studio including planning, new performance theatre systems, lighting control systems, sound and video systems, platforming and seating
Client: WW Architecture


University of Colorado, Macky Auditorium
Boulder, Colorado
Renovation of 2,000-seat university multi-use theatre
Client: Midyette/Seieroe


University of Iowa, Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City, Iowa
Renovation of 2,400-seat multi-use theatre including audience seating, stage floor and main drape
Client: University of Iowa


University of Oklahoma, School of Music, Reynolds Performing Arts Center, Holmberg Hall
Norman, Oklahoma
Full scope theatre consulting for the renovation of Holmberg Hall as a 750-seat opera theatre, design of a new dance center and support facilities
Client: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates LLP


University of Southern California, Bovard Auditorium Renovation
Los Angeles, California
Full-scope renovation of historic 1,300-seat auditorium
Client: SmithGroup


University of Washington, Playhouse Theater Renovation
Seattle, Washington
Renovation and theatre systems replacement for drama theatre
Client: LMN Architects


War Memorial Auditorium, Trenton
Trenton, New Jersey
Renovation of 1,800-seat WPA era civic auditorium. Work included new theatrical systems upgrades, audience reseating and variable acoustics.
Client: VITETTA