David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts,
William Penn Charter School

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The new 30,000 sf building provides a 650-seat performance space, a band room for 85, and a chorus room for 120 that doubles as a cabaret space. These primary spaces are supported by a full set design/construction shop, dressing rooms/costume storage, music practice rooms, faculty office and library. In the theatre, two levels of balconies “people” the walls, while the furthest seat from the stage is 55 feet away, creating an intimate relationship between performer and viewer. The orchestra pit lift, at its highest position, acts as a stage trust. Three safe cat walks allow for lighting of the stage and a fully accessible control room is at the second balcony level.

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