Meet Our Presenters
sharing secrets to creating show-stopping spaces that put student experiences in the spotlight
Mary Black
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R. Carson Durham
AIA, Principal
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bringing a school together
If you took a walk around Millikin University's campus last year, you may not have realized the School of Theatre and Dance existed.
Now, the Center for Theatre and Dance has created an extraordinary home for the nationally ranked school.
Now, the Center for Theatre and Dance has created an extraordinary home for the nationally ranked school.
12 BuildingsStudents and staff were scattered across campus
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Program Enrollment IncreaseProgram enrollment on the rise
over the past 5 years |
Center for Theatre and DanceSpotlight on the students and program in the heart of campus
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Movement
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SECTION ONE
MOVEMENT
dance and acting studios
dance studios |
Spacious dance studios
Multi-functional for all dance styles Wall-mounted and portable barres Mirrors with tracking drapes Expansive windows and adjustable lighting Visibility and privacy |
acting and voice studios |
Spaces to experiment and explore
Acoustics for big and small sounds Storage options Collaborative bulletin boards and white boards Portable large-screen video monitors |
SECTION TWO
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
design and production labs, costume studio and support spaces, sound and lighting labs
design
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Natural light
Digital teaching technology Flexible desks for drawing and drafting Sink for cleanup Swipe access security |
costume studio and
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Natural light
State-of-the-art equipment Storage space Hair and makeup classroom Spray booth for paints and dyes |
sound and lighting labs |
Various platforms of professional technology/consoles
CADD lab Previsualization and programming software |
SECTION THREE
PERFORMANCE
large, flexible theatre
performance
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Flexible 260-seat theatre to create any atmosphere
Moveable seats Accessible orchestra pit, balcony, control room, and tech gallery Tension-wire grid Dressing rooms Selectable stage height |
SECTION FOUR
CONNECTION
campus placement, outdoor performance spaces, flexible lobbies and collaboration spaces
campus
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At the heart of campus
360-degree building access Welcoming and approachable |
outdoor
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Smaller venues for showcasing student work
Terrace theatre with cable passes Open and welcoming to passersby |
lobbies and collaboration
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Visually dynamic spaces
Technical components support performance anywhere Charging stations Variety of furniture Small and large seating areas for students to connect |
Every space in the building is a place for connection, learning, and teaching. The School of Theatre and Dance is no longer hidden on campus; it's front and center.
- R. Carson Durham, AIA, Principal, BLDD Architects, Inc.
- R. Carson Durham, AIA, Principal, BLDD Architects, Inc.
Contact Our Presenters
sharing secrets to creating show-stopping spaces that put student experiences in the spotlight
Mary Black
Director
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R. Carson Durham
AIA, Principal
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