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THE PROSCENIUM ARCH; THE ORGAN GRILLES:
Invariably old opera houses have very high proscenium openings and box tier arrangements forming proscenium wings.
Economical engineering will lead to a widening of the proscenium arch. The elimination of boxes will add to the seating capacity of the main floor and provide proscenium side wall treatment in modern fashion, making room for an organ loft. A sounding board may be reconstructed to improve the acoustical conditions of the auditorium.
We also have reason to believe that, in most cases, the old-fashioned deep stage can be reduced in depth, thus providing additional seating without in the least disturbing the present sight lines. A proscenium arch thus created with deep reveals can be constructed without disturbing in major fashion the main ceiling of the auditorium. In most cases, you will find that the new proscenium wall will reduce fire risk and fire rates.
THE STAGE:
The building of a new stage floor; the replacement of loft sheaves and the installation of a modern counter-weight system will complete the modernization of the stage.
ELECTRICAL WIRING:
Having a sound house in mind particularly, we recommend the abolishing of many of the typical lighting fixture outlets and a source of floodlights in the rear of the auditorium, stage controlled, to be used for general illuminating purposes.
The best and most conveniently located fixture outlets only to be selected for an emergency system, all to be controlled through a new modified remote control board.
The stage lighting equipment to consist of the installation of new reflector type foots and borders, additional stage pockets and in more important cases, the installation of side and o ve r h e a d pipe
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