According to the Opera House’s artistic directors Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, the passage of time and millions of visitors have taken their toll on a building that has received no major repairs to either its mechanical, technical or performance spaces since the late 1920s. The new 2,890-seat auditorium has been redesigned to be an aesthetically stunning and state-of-the-art performance hall worthy of housing Seattle’s world-class performances for years to come.
JR Clancy, specialists in the design and manufacture of rigging systems and engineering solution experts, Stage Technologies, have been appointed to provide the new venue with its mechanical and automation control systems. Commissioning of the Stage Technologies’ Maxis system and Nomad control consoles, which will control the 30 point hoists is due to begin next month.
Mark Ager, managing director of Stage Technologies, commented: "We are delighted to have been awarded another contract by our USA partners JR Clancy. The two companies’ combined products and skills mean that the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall will be equipped to provide Pacific North West Ballet and Seattle Opera’s designers and directors with the ability to programme show cues and flying effects to rival some of the most prestigious and technically advanced performing arts centres around the globe."
(Ruth Rossington)
