TECHNOLOGY FOR THE STAGE
Performance Equipment Design
Technical systems that support the art.
SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT PERFORMANCE
Systems designed as part of the building.
Theatrical equipment places specific demands on a building's structure, electrical infrastructure, access, and circulation. Addressing these requirements early helps the architectural and engineering teams anticipate the space and infrastructure needed to support performance.
Kyle Smith & Associates coordinates theater equipment requirements with the broader design team so technical systems can be thoughtfully integrated into the facility.
Relevant to new facilities, technically complex renovations, and venues upgrading aging theatrical systems.
TECHNICAL DESIGN
From theatrical intent to coordinated systems
The right equipment depends on more than the productions a venue will accommodate. It must also suit the people operating it, the flexibility required for different uses, and the resources available for long-term maintenance.
Kyle Smith & Associates prepares performance equipment design drawings and specifications, helping project teams evaluate technology, system functionality, durability, and cost in relation to each venue's needs.
PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS TO CONSIDER
Equipping spaces for performance.
From stage lighting and rigging to acoustical treatments and audiovisual technology, performance equipment must function as part of a coordinated whole. Our design approach considers how these systems support productions, operators, and the long-term use of the facility.
Performance lighting systems and fixtures
Manual and motorized rigging and stage machinery
Drapery and variable acoustics systems
Orchestra shells and orchestra pit lifts
Stage platforms, auditorium and flexible seating systems
Sound, audiovisual, and video projection systems
Specific system responsibilities, scope, and deliverables are established with the architect and owner for each project.