Theatre Design & Technology - Dec 1974 - 6

activities; and current building projects involving
plastics.
In addition to short news items and digests, each
issue will include one or two articles, technical
papers, or case histories.
As a bonus to charter subscribers, the inaugural
September issue will include a special survey of the
literature on plastics in building construction.
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NEW ACOUSTICS FIRM
Christopher Jaffe, Inc. of Norwalk, Connecticut
and Hall-Thermotank Ltd. of London, England announce the formation of a new firm JAFFE ACOUSTICS, INC. with offices at 83 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Connecticut and 7456 West Fifth Avenue, Lakewood,
Colorado.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL RENOVATION
COMPLETED
Redecoration of the aud itori um of London's 104
year old Royal Albert Hall marks the completion of
the final stage of restoration started in 1971. Laing
Group contractors Holloway White Allom Ltd., the
interior decorating division of John Laing Construction, Ltd., London, responsible for decorating and
renovating the hall, exploded detonators in the hall
to see if work being carried out would be affected by
performances of the Tchaikovsky "1812 Overture."
A maroon and stone color scheme, selected by the
Hall's architects Ronald Ward and Partners, replaces
the blue and off-white which had existed for 50
years. Over 160,000 square feet were painted in the
150 ft. high dome of the hall.

Christopher Jaffe will be principal in charge of the
Connecticut office, assisted by Mr. William Lobb,
Senior Associate. You may telephone them at (203)
838-4167. Dr. John Mason is Senior Associate ·in
charge of the Colorado office. You may reach him at
(303) 234-1713.

NEW BROCHURE SHOWS RENEER VINYLS
A new brochure from Phillips Films Co., Inc.
contains samples of Reneer vinyl laminates now
available from stock for immediate delivery.
Twelve styles and shades of wood and leather
grains are shown in the new brochure, along with 12
solid colors. The brochure explains how Reneer
OTPL (opaque top-printed laminated) vinyl film is
constructed and why it is particularly well suited for
use in mitre grooving applications. Copies of the
brochure are available from Phillips Films Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 66, Auburn, Pa. 17922.

IES/TTFL SYMPOSIUM
Plan to be at IESITTFL in Las Vegas, Nevada,
April 8, 9, 10, 11, 1975. TTFL dates have been
selected to follow the NAB. Sessions will include
tours of Las Vegas Show Room Facilities. Don't miss
this TTFL Symposium.
The Papers Chairman invites additional papers.
Submit abstracts of proposed presentations to: Mert
Cramer c/o Berkey Colortran Inc., 1015 Chestnut
Street, Burbank, California 91502.

Continued on Page 37.

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CONTRIBUTORS
Beeb Salzer js a member of U.S.A.A. He has
numerous design credits in opera and legitimate
theatre. He lives in Port Chester, N.Y. and is on the
teaching faculty of Herbert Lehman College, City
University of New York.
Shirley S. Simpson is an Executive Assistant with
International Exhibitions Foundation, Washington,
D.C.
Gene Chesley is a member of the theatre faculty
at University of California, Davis.

For further information contact: George T.
Howard or Dick Thom pson, c I 0 George Thomas
Howard and Associates, 7046 Hollywood Blvd., Suite
711, Hollywood, Cal ifornia 90028.

Eleanor Ferrar did graduate study under Brooks
McNamara at New York University and now teaches
at Baruch College, City University of New York

Remember! Plan IESITTFL in Las Vegas April
8th thru 11th.

R. L. Loreman is an Associate Professor of Drama
at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio.

THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

DECEMBER. 1974

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