Project: Walter Johnson
Location: Rockville, MD
Client: Montgomery County Schools
Date: 1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Description: Part of the 21,000SF, award winning renovation and new construction project, the Walter Johnson High School features a completely renovated and substantially upgraded theater space. Having hosted fall drama and spring musical productions since 1957, and host to the Walter Johnson S*T*A*G*E group, this 1500 seat theater has set the standard for all subsequent theater renovation projects scheduled by Montgomery County. Working closely with the County and the project design team, Polysonics served as the principal theater consultant for the project, responsible for all production elements and the acoustical envelope of the space. Specific disciplines designed and specified by Polysonics include: Interior acoustics, ceiling layout & design, performance audio system design, video projection and IMAG system design, theater lighting, theater rigging and curtain specifications. Equipped with state-of-the-art technical systems, the theater features the latest in electronically controlled rigging systems selected for their ease of use and superior safety when compared with traditional counterweight rigging systems. The sound systems were designed to compliment the sculpted acoustics of the space, providing excellent intelligibility, while providing a room that is both musical and capable of multi-purpose use.
Details: 1,500 seat auditorium Complete renovation of performance space and support facilities Computer assisted Vortek line set rigging system 192 channel dimmable theater lighting system with data control house lighting control and tie in to audio video systems 3 Projection Video system with IMAG and recording capabilities Left-Right-Center audio system with M7CL digital console Remote house mix position and on stage monitor mix position
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Other: Montgomery County, Walter Johnson performance
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