Theatre Design & Technology - Fall 1995 - 73

Friday. December 8, 1.9.95

Saturday, December .9, 1.9.95

9:00-9:30 - coffee and introductions

8:00-8:30 - coffee and bagels

9:30-10:35

8:45-10:00

THE FUTURE: REDISCOVERING THE PAST

ACOUSTICS: HOW DOES IT SOUND

Theatre consultant Richard Pi/brow of Theatre Projects
Consultants discusses the history of theatre architecture, and
defines future trends by looking at the past. He'll explore the
importance of theatre architecture in the social life of a city, its
role in urban planning, and its contribution to the success of
the performances themselves.

Acoustics is a buzzword of the 90s and the acoustician plays a
vital role in the successful shaping of a theatre space.
Leading acousticians and theatre consultants discuss the delicate balance between acoustic needs and budgets, as well as
current acoustic trends and techniques.

J 0:45-1 2:00

CASE STUDY

BARTON MYERS ON THEATRE ARCHITECTURE
Award-winning architect Barton Myers, FAINFRAIC, offers his
personal insights into the challenges and rewards of designing
theatres. From the Cerritos Center in California to the New
Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, Myers exhibits his
passion for architecture and his exuberance for the theatre.

Architect Barton Myers, his theatre consultants and acousticians, deconstruct one of his projects from feasibility study
through opening night. Explore the relationship of architect,
consultant, and client in a step-by-step analysis of the
collaborative process, and the impact of a high-profile
project on its environment.

12:00-1 :30 - lunch

12:15-1 :45 -lunch

10:15-12:00

1:45-3:30

2:00-3:30

THE PROCESS:
THE ARCHITECT AND THE CONSUL.TANT

THE NATURE OF THE THEATRICAL.. SPACE:
THE THEATRE ANSWERS BACK

What is the role of the theatre consultant? How does the
consultant work with the architect to define the shape of a
theatre space? How can the consultant create a link between
the theatre user and the building professions? Consultants
and architects discuss the teamwork of collaboration, the role
of the client in a successful building, the interface with technOlogy, and the special services a theatre consultant can provide to the architect. From feasibility studies, fund-raising,
and budgets to the form and function of the theatre.

Who are we building for? Why are we building theatres differently in the 90s than in the 60s? What does the end user
need? Entertainment is more and more spectacular; but what
does that mean for the technology of opera houses,
Broadway theatres, symphony halls, and local civic auditoriums. Examine the cutting-edge of scenic technology.

4:00-5:30
RESTO~TlON

What are the challenges of renovating and restoring old or abandoned facilities.? How can renovations revive old neighborhoods
or create new ones. Explore a current New York City project with
the architect and the theatre consultant. Possible hard-hat tour.
6:30pm - eVeNING BONUS!
Join the editors of TCI magazine for the 1995 TCI Awards
presentation and a festive holiday party at New Yorks
historic Player's Club.

YES, I'm registering before November 24, for THEATRE
ARCHITEGURE: FUTURE DIREGIONS at just $395 ... saving
me $30 off the $425 on-site price.

4:00-5:30

FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Yes! There's been a revolution. What's next? What does the
theatre need from architecture? Where will the theatres and
concert halls of the future be built? Who are the architects that
want to build theatres? Can we afford "star" architecture in the
theatre? Debunking the mythS and preparing for the future.
Advance registration closes November 24, 1995
Register by this date and save $30.00!
Registration fee includes all workshop sessions, materials,
new product literature, and an invitation to the 1995 Tel
Awards presentation and party.

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