Stages Consultants | Theatre Planning and Acoustics Design

Our own Bob Jenista joined Scott Cryer, AIA, Alycyn Keeling, and Michelle Benda, for the "Historic Theatre Accessibility: Ensuring Your Theatre is Accessible and Inclusive for ALL" panel at LHAT -- offering important case studies, first-hand insights, and valuable resources on theatre accessibility for historic theaters. #LHATConference #TheatreAccessibility #inclusivedesign

We hope you reserved your spot for Reno 101 today at 1:30 PM! Alec Stoll, ASTC and his panel of experts are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and teaching League of Historic American Theatres' membership the fundamentals they need to get their renovation projects started! #lhat2024 #milwaukee

🏛️✨ Canton is preserving history and transforming downtown! With a $650,000 investment, Sixth Street NW will see upgrades to accommodate the Canton Palace Theatre's expansion. This project underscores the city's commitment to enhancing the community's cultural landmarks. #PalaceTheatre #CommunityDevelopment #CulturalHeritage #UrbanRenewal #CantonPalaceTheatre 

Attending the League of Historic American Theatres Annual Conference in Milwaukee this weekend? Be sure to stop by at the Service Providers and Suppliers Expo and Reception to meet the newest member of Team Stages and first-time LHAT attendee, Sean Lough, Director of Business Development. Sean joined Stages in June, and is excited to kick off conference season! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Stages' office will close early on Wednesday, July 3rd, and remain closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of Independance Day. Have a safe holiday, everyone!

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford has officially broken ground on a major renovation project! The $32M renovation of the 100-year-old theatre will include a new marquee, a speakeasy lounge, a movement studio, and dedicated education spaces to elevate the cultural experience for the community. Alec Stoll, ASTC and Damian Doria were thrilled to join the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, and to be part of the design team working alongside Wilson Butler Architects (WBA). Our scope includes theatre planning, acoustics, and performance audio-visual design to create a state-of-the-art facility. Stay tuned for more updates on this fantastic transformation! #ZeiterionRenovation #ArtsRevitalization #CulturalEnhancements #acoustics #acousticdesign #avdesign #theatreplanning

We are looking forward to traveling to Milwaukee to attend the League of Historic American Theatres 48th National Conference and Theatre Tour on July 7-10! Stages' Bob Jenista will be a first-time attendee and presenter at Historic Theatre Accessibility: What MUST Be Done to Ensure Your Theatre is Accessible and Inclusive for ALL along with Scott Cryer, AIA, LEED AP BD C from HGA; Alycyn Keeling, Executive Director for the Wallace Theatre and Board Secretary for LHAT; and Michelle Benda, a freelance lighting designer based in Chicago. This interactive presentation will provide case study examples, first-hand experiences, references and resources for requirements related to accessible accommodations for theatre patrons. Be sure to check out this Tools & Techniques session Tuesday morning!

Celebrating a FULL CENTURY of magic and memories at the Canton Palace Theater, a cornerstone of entertainment in Canton, OH. Stages is thrilled to be part of the restoration of this iconic gem which is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres designed by John Eberson. Explore the history and legacy of this cultural gem as it marks its 100th anniversary. #CantonPalaceTheatre #100YearsOfMagic #CommunityCelebration

Are you planning to attend the League of Historic American Theatres 48th National Conference and Theatre Tour on July 7-10 in Milwaukee? Stages' Alec Stoll, ASTC will serve as moderator for an early bird session intensive - Historic Theatre Renovation 101: A Framework for Planning Successful Projects. A team of experts in theatre planning, design, operation and tax credit financing present an overview of a project, and their Q&A session is not to be missed if you're planning a renovation! The panel includes Rob Bull from The Compass Group; Michael DiBlasi from Schuler Shook; Becky Hancock from the Tennessee Theatre; and Michael R. Schnoering, FAIA from Mills Schnoering Architects. We hope to see you there!

Dive into the vibrant world of arts at the University of Dayton with their latest feature on making arts accessible to all. Discover how the Roger Glass Center for the Arts is transforming campus culture and fostering creativity. Stages provided theatre planning services on this transformative project. We love the drone fly-through video at the end of the article! #ArtsForAll #UniversityOfDayton HGA Champlin Architecture Acoustic Distinctions CMTA, Inc. Messer Construction Co. BeckStudios Inc. SERIES Seating InterAmerica Stage, Inc. Electronic Theatre Controls