The rigging system includes 10 PowerLift automated hoists, controlled by Clancy's SceneControl 500. Designed by Clancy's in-house team of rigging professionals, this touch-screen system shows operators a 3D representation of the stage and the scenery hanging on each batten. Operators can set simple or elaborate cues, group battens to move together, and see exactly what's moving on stage at any moment.
In addition, J. R. Clancy supplied a Zetex fire safety curtain for the theatre, which lowers automatically in the event of a fire onstage, protecting audience members against flames, heat and smoke. The asbestos-free Zetex curtain has a one-hour rating, exceeding fire code requirements.
Construction of Teatro Bradesco was funded by supermarket chain Cia Zaffari, the owner of the Bourbon mall and a longtime supporter of the arts, placing theatres in several of the nine malls the company owns in Brazil.
(Jim Evans)
