Theatre Consulting & Design
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Facilities include: Concert halls, performing arts centers, performance theaters, contemporary music venues, and performing arts education facilities.

Why use CDAI? Whether used for theatrical productions, concerts or simple lectures - these spaces present unique design challenges. Our comprehensive performing arts consulting and design services enable us to provide a coordinated approach that encompasses all facets of these complex facilities. From space planning to systems design, all aspects are addressed in coordination with each other to yield a successful project.

The audience expects a place of convenience and comfort where the performance can be seen and heard without distractions. Performers and technicians need workable backstage areas and good theatre systems in order to do their work safely, comfortably and well. Management requires a facility that is attractive to audiences and artists alike and is efficient to operate.

The design and engineering of these buildings involves integrating aesthetic considerations with acoustical requirements, audience access and seating, complex audio/visual systems, production lighting, architectural lighting, production communication, and ease of backstage operations. Most performance halls must have flytowers with gridirons and stage rigging systems, acoustically designed orchestra pits with lifts, and orchestra shells that are integrated into the stage floor plan and rigging system.

When planning your next theatrical project, be sure to contact us early so that we can help guide you through the many facets of these complex technologies and avoid costly mistakes. CDAI is ready to assist you in making your vision a reality.

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