The Musical Instrument Museum, 'the world's first global musical instrument museum', opens its doors to music lovers in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 24th.
Stage Technologies Las Vegas installed an automation system in the museum's 299-seat Music Theater. The installation team worked closely with general contractors Ryan Construction and consultant Auerbach Pollock Friedlander, together optimizing the structural support steel used in the venue's construction, which provided considerable savings on the client's cost.
"Stage Technologies came very highly recommended from our consultant team, and they have proven to be experts in the field of theatrical rigging systems," says Mark Beal, project manager for the venue. "They have been very proactive in terms of finding the best methods to achieve the desired level of performance at the Music Theater."
The automation system comprises BT250 Lite compact, multi-line packaged hoists and sliding acoustic panels, along with a control rack and a mobile, handheld controller. The winches are used for raising and lowering house and stage light battens and the 16 acoustic panels can be moved to adjust the acoustic dynamics of the auditorium - vital for a venue that doesn't just stage concerts but is intrinsically all about the essence of music.
The Music Theater is the heart of the Musical Instrument Museum, where concerts and events will celebrate the richness and energy of music through live performances of traditional, contemporary, instrumental, and vocal compositions sourced from Arizona all the way to Australia.
Stage Technologies Las Vegas has also performed installations for Las Vegas shows KA at the MGM Grand, Love at the Mirage, and Phantom, the Las Vegas Spectacular at the Venetian.