a charge of anticipation through the house. Lights dimmed, and the audience was transported. When intermission came, Marcus and Alicia made their way to the
- cause usually they had to choose one or the other; lines were always they easily followed the sign to the restrooms, parted at the doors, and once inside they both found that there was no waiting. When they re- united, most of the intermission was still left so they were able to order a drink and sit down in one of the convenient benches built into the base of the wall of windows. Alicia liked the cozy feeling and how she was able to share a private moment with Marcus in this public place. By the time intermission ended, the couple had almost forgotten they were at a show. They breezed back inside the theatre to enjoy the sec- ond half from a seat so comfortable they never once gave it a thought. At the end of the show Marcus and Alicia paused at the con-
cierge-style counter to inquire about season tickets. They had loved their evening and couldn’t wait to repeat it. The friends they had seen before the show waved at them from the upper level and pointed to the about the show and smiling in agreement that they’d soon be back to their new civic arts center. FM
Todd Hensley, ASTC, and Michael Burgoyne, ASTC, are theatre planners and
clients plan hundreds of new theatres and renovations. Schuler Shook is an inter- - al lighting design. For more information and to contact Todd and Michael, visit
https://schulershook.com.
When planning a new performing arts space or renovating an older venue, consider these tips for a successful building:
• An easy, smooth arrival sequence: car to door to lobby all on the same level • Open, concierge-style service counters with several attendants • Patrons with physical limitations are fully accommodated through- out the lobby and theatre • Open layout in the lobby that encourages patrons to circulate without causing crowding • Lighting that illuminates well while creating a feeling of warmth and comfort large numbers of people during intermission • Theatre seats that provide comfort and support for events that may run past three hours in length • High-quality seating design: from the orchestra to the upper levels - sions • A separate room near the lobby where pre- and post-show discus- sions can occur • An overall sense that the lobby is a destination of its own – a place
Photo by Timothy Hursley
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