AUERBACH POLLOCK FRIEDLANDER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NEW YORK, NY AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 16, 2005)-- Auerbach Pollock Friedlander has completed work on the Mesa Arts Center.

The Mesa Arts Center is a 212,755 square foot performing and visual arts complex in Mesa, Arizona. The Arts Center consists of four performance venues: the 1,582-seat Ikeda Theater, the 553-seat Repertory Theater, the 200-seat Playhouse and the 150-seat Studio Theater.

Auerbach Pollock Friedlander collaborated with DWL Architects + Planners and BOORA Architects, Inc., providing theatre consulting services for the new facilities and systems that support them.

FACT SHEET

TOM AND JANET IKEDA THEATER

Performance Space

Performance space for a wide variety of touring productions including symphony orchestra, dance, musical theatre, drama, film and lecture in proscenium seating configuration.
Proscenium opening is 55’ wide by 32’ high.
Comfortable seating with excellent sightlines in a variety of seating areas, including orchestra, parterre, two balconies, side galleries and boxes.
Full ADA access and accommodations throughout.
Resiliently mounted quartersawn pine stage floor which is appropriate for dance as well as sustaining heavy scenic loads.
Lighting positions, control booths and technical support are seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the room.
Computer controlled motorized variable acoustic system to fine tune the audience chamber for the specific acoustic requirements of the various types of events to be scheduled.
Orchestra enclosure with an overhead canopy including integral concert lighting and a motorized proscenium reflector. Manually configured shell towers may be set up in various configurations to meet the needs of different orchestral configurations.
An orchestra pit lift supports audience seating, pit orchestras or stage extension.

Orchestra Pit Lift

A push-chain orchestra pit lift enables rapid changeover from musical, drama or concert set-up via the forestage area. The lift stops at stage level, house seating level, orchestra pit level and chair wagon storage level where 33 seats on shoes and stretchers are stored. Controls for the orchestra pit are located in the production control panel on-stage and via a hardwired umbilicus which plugs into a floor pocket on the lift. Safety features include dead-man pushbuttons for lift controls, safety interlocks and astragal pressure tape switches at all shear points.

A full complement of theatrical lighting fixtures is provided in the base systems package to support house lighting design needs with a variety of instruments for the lighting designers use.

Portable seating and riser system for various audience configurations including:


	AUERBACH POLLOCK FRIEDLANDER COMPLETES THEATRE CONSULTING ON THE MESA ARTS CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NEW YORK, NY AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 16, 2005)-- Auerbach Pollock Friedlander has completed work on the Mesa Arts Center. The Mesa Arts Center is a 212,755 square foot performing and visual arts complex in Mesa, Arizona. The Arts Center consists of four performance venues: the 1,582-seat Ikeda Theater, the 553-seat Repertory Theater, the 200-seat Playhouse and the 150-seat Studio Theater. Auerbach Pollock Friedlander collaborated with DWL Architects + Planners and BOORA Architects, Inc., providing theatre consulting services for the new facilities and systems that support them. FACT SHEET TOM AND JANET IKEDA THEATER Performance Space Performance space for a wide variety of touring productions including symphony orchestra, dance, musical theatre, drama, film and lecture in proscenium seating configuration. Proscenium opening is 55’ wide by 32’ high. Comfortable seating with excellent sightlines in a variety of seating areas, including orchestra, parterre, two balconies, side galleries and boxes. Full ADA access and accommodations throughout. Resiliently mounted quartersawn pine stage floor which is appropriate for dance as well as sustaining heavy scenic loads. Lighting positions, control booths and technical support are seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the room. Computer controlled motorized variable acoustic system to fine tune the audience chamber for the specific acoustic requirements of the various types of events to be scheduled. Orchestra enclosure with an overhead canopy including integral concert lighting and a motorized proscenium reflector. Manually configured shell towers may be set up in various configurations to meet the needs of different orchestral configurations. An orchestra pit lift supports audience seating, pit orchestras or stage extension. Building Infrastructure Corridors and circulation paths support back stage and front of house needs with easy access and communication between each zone. Loading for semi trucks provides easy access from surface streets to the back stage area. Structural systems are designed for scenic loading over the stage and audience. HVAC systems designed for both heat loads and acoustic criteria. Electrical systems designed to support touring company needs with a variety of switches and equipment power distributed throughout the theatre. K-rated transformers with isolated grounds were installed for lighting and audio power. Rigging The fly tower has a grid height of 92’ above the stage floor. A fly gallery is located 24’ above the stage floor and there are two loading galleries at 76’ and 84’ above the stage floor. Working areas over the stage and audience were equipped to support motorized spot winches. 55 general purpose counterweight linesets with 72’ battens using 7 lift lines each with a load compensating system for smooth operation. Side tab battens and light ladder battens stage right and stage left. A network of front of house catwalks allows technicians access to lighting and forestage rigging positions over the auditorium. Full complement of stage draperies is included in the base systems package. A full stage gridiron has a load bearing floor for flexible point-load rigging at any point over the stage. Lighting Theatrical lighting control and distribution are designed to incorporate both the most advanced technology available as well as to allow for future technological advancements over the system’s life. The system is configured to support both in-house production and touring groups. 7 racks of ETC Sensor dimmers are installed. Dimmer racks include 564 - 20A performance lighting dimmers, 10 – 50A performance lighting dimmers, 49 – 20A high rise time house light dimmers. An ETC Unison Architectural processor controls house lighting.  Complete ETCnet DMX over ethernet system. Control racks in the dimmer room, control booth and on-stage provide house light and work light control and data distribution. 45 Ethernet network taps are installed throughout the theatre. An ETC Obsession II dual processor system is provided with a designer’s remote console. Theatrical Lighting Fixtures A full complement of theatrical lighting fixtures is provided in the base systems package to support house lighting design needs with a variety of instruments. Seating 1,582 seats with excellent sightlines are configured for ease of audience access and circulation, code compliant egress and ADA accommodations in an architecturally integrated seating plan. Variable Acoustics Systems A wide variety of computer controlled motorized electro-mechanical devices deploy and store over 12,000 square feet of acoustically absorptive draperies for acoustic tuning of the hall to the specific needs of each performance type. Pushbutton control makes this operation easy and economical for a single technician to achieve. Orchestra Pit Lift A push-chain orchestra pit lift enables rapid changeover from musical, drama, or concert set-up via the forestage area, the lift stops at stage level, house seating level, orchestra pit level and chair wagon storage level where 64 seats on three tracked seating platforms are stored. Controls for the orchestra pit are located in the production control panel on-stage and via a hardwired umbilicus which plugs into a floor pocket on the lift. Safety features include dead-man pushbuttons for lift controls, door and railing interlocks, as well as astragal pressure tape switches at all shear points. Total area of 535 square feet. Total static load of 80,250 lbs. Total Lifting Load of 26,750 lbs. Travel: 10 feet Speed: 4’ per minute Guides: precision linear bearing blocks VIRGINA G. PIPER REPERTORY THEATER Performance Space 553-seat performance space for local and touring drama, dance, film, lectures and modest musical performances. Excellent sightlines in a shallow, modified fan-shaped seating plan with orchestra level and a small balcony with calipers. Full ADA seating accommodation with ample circulation for audience and performers in a comfortable, interactive seating environment. Proscenium opening is 40’ wide by 24’ high. Resiliently mounted quartersawn pine stage floor which is appropriate for dance as well as sustaining heavy scenic loads. The orchestra pit lift adds flexibility, playing in several positions including orchestra pit level, audience seating level and stage level. Building Infrastructure Corridors and circulation paths are conducive to back stage and front of house needs. Loading for semi trucks provides easy access from surface streets to the back stage area. Structural systems were designed for scenic loading over the stage and audience. HVAC is designed for both heat loads and acoustic criteria. Electrical systems are designed to support touring company needs with a variety of switches and equipment power distributed throughout the theatre. K-rated transformers were installed for lighting and audio power. Rigging The fly tower has a grid height of 56’ above the stage floor. A fly gallery is located 24’-8” above the stage floor and there are two loading galleries at 43’ and 51’ above the stage floor. Working areas over the stage and audience are equipped to support motorized spot winches. 50 general purpose counterweight linesets with 56’ battens using 6 lift lines each. Side tab battens and light ladder battens stage right and stage left. A network of front of house catwalks allows technicians access to lighting and rigging positions over the auditorium. Full complement of stage draperies is included in the base systems package. Lighting Control Theatrical lighting control and distribution is designed to incorporate both the most advanced technology available as well as to allow for future technological advancements over the system’s life. The system is configured to support both in-house production and touring groups. 3 full racks and 1 half rack of ETC Sensor dimmers are installed. Dimmer racks include 286 - 20A performance lighting dimmers, 2 – 50A performance lighting dimmers, 13 – 20A house light dimmers. An ETC Unison architectural processor controls house lighting. A complete ETCnet DMX over ethernet system is installed. Control racks in the dimmer room, control booth and on-stage provide house light and work light control and data distribution. 37 Ethernet network taps are installed throughout the theatre. An ETC Expression Emphasis Series console is provided along with an Emphasis server and 3Dvisualization software. Theatrical Lighting Fixtures A full complement of theatrical lighting fixtures is provided in the base systems package to support house lighting design needs with a variety of instruments for the lighting designers use. Orchestra Pit Lift A push-chain orchestra pit lift enables rapid changeover from musical, drama or concert set-up via the forestage area. The lift stops at stage level, house seating level, orchestra pit level and chair wagon storage level where 33 seats on shoes and stretchers are stored. Controls for the orchestra pit are located in the production control panel on-stage and via a hardwired umbilicus which plugs into a floor pocket on the lift. Safety features include dead-man pushbuttons for lift controls, safety interlocks and astragal pressure tape switches at all shear points. Total area of 290 square feet. Total static load of 43,500 lbs. Total lifting load o 14,500 lbs. Travel: 10 feet Speed: 4’ per minute Guides: linear bearing blocks NESBITT/ELLIOTT PLAYHOUSE Performance Space 200-seat performance space primarily for drama, musical theatre, children’s theatre and lectures. Resident space for “Stageworks at Mesa Arts Center. Proscenium opening is 30’ wide by 18’ feet high. Resilient wooden dance floor. Audience chamber features steep tiered seating for children’s sightlines over adult heads. Side audience galleries flank the stadium-style seating Building Infrastructure Corridors and circulation paths are conducive to back stage and front of house needs. Loading for semi trucks provides easy access from surface streets to the back stage area. Structural systems are designed for scenic loading over the stage and audience. The pro-proscenium zone is configured flexibly to allow scenic elements to extend beyond the arch into the audience environment. HVAC is designed for both heat loads and acoustic criteria. Electrical systems are designed to support touring company needs with a variety of switches and equipment power distributed throughout the theatre. K-rated transformers are installed for lighting and audio power. Rigging The fly tower has a grid height of 51' above the stage floor. A fly gallery is located 23’ above the stage floor and the loading gallery is at 42’-6”’ above the stage floor. Working areas over the stage and audience are equipped to support motorized spot winches. 37 general purpose counterweight linesets with 44’ battens using 5 lift lines each. Side tab battens and light ladder battens stage right and stage Left. A network of front of house catwalks allows technicians access to lighting and rigging positions over the auditorium. Full complement of stage draperies Lighting Control Theatrical lighting control and distribution is designed to incorporate both the most advanced technology available as well as to allow for future technological advancements over the system’s life. The system is configured to support both in-house production and touring groups. 2 racks of ETC Sensor dimmers were installed. Dimmer racks include 180 - 20A performance lighting dimmers, 1 – 50A house light dimmer, 8 – 20A high rise time house light dimmers. An ETC Unison architectural processor controls house lighting in the Playhouse Theatre and the Signature Theatre. A complete ETCnet DMX over ethernet system is installed. Control racks in the dimmer room, control booth and on-stage provide house light and work light control and data distribution. 23 Ethernet network taps are installed throughout the theatre. An ETC Expression Emphasis Series console is provided complete with an Emphasis server and 3Dvisualization software. Theatrical Lighting Fixtures A full complement of theatrical lighting fixtures is provided in the base systems package to support house lighting design needs with a variety of instruments for the lighting designers use. ANITA COX FARNSWORTH STUDIO THEATER Performance Space Studio "black box" incubator theatre designed as a flexible, multi-function space for various uses including drama, receptions, rehearsals and classroom functions. Flat floor Masking legs and borders, cyclorama on curtain track, black backdrop Walls include lattice of channel for attachment of scenic elements Rigging Pipe and Uni-Strut grid dead-hung 16’ above stage floor. Drapery tracks Cyclorama and masking draperies. Lighting Control Theatrical lighting control and distribution is designed to incorporate both the most advanced technology available as well as to allow for future technological advancements over the system’s life. 1 full rack and 1 half-rack of ETC Sensor dimmers are installed. Dimmer racks include 132 - 20A performance lighting dimmers, 5 – 20A high rise time house light dimmers. An ETC Unison architectural processor controls house lighting. A complete ETCnet DMX over ethernet system is installed.Control racks in the dimmer room, control booth and on-stage provide house light and work light control and data distribution. An ETC Express Emphasis Series console is provided complete with an Emphasis server and 3Dvisualization software Seating Portable seating and riser system for various audience configurations including: Endstage Thrust 2 sides Arena