The Student Life Center is scheduledfor completion by September 2000.
Architect's Rendering of Student Life Center
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ne of the most thrilling developments for Cedarville College is the new
Student Life Center, with completion scheduled for Fall Quarter 2000.
For the Department of Communication Arts, it is a particularly exciting
challenge that the Student Life Center will include a state-of-the-art
theatre facility.
The planned theatre facility is the only component which will span both the
upper and lower levels of the building.The upper level will include the theatre
auditorium—a 400-plus seat performance space with strategically stacked seating
to enhance visibility. Theatre Consultant Mark Shanda of The Ohio State
University is working extensively with the architects of S.E.M.Partners to
provide guidance concerning contemporary technological developments in stage
lighting and sound design. Mark's expertise proved invaluable in recommending
solutions to questions concerning stage rigging systems(in particular, a stage
fully capable of being raised and lowered to facilitate moving large pieces of
scenery on and offstage)and increasing the potential for special effects.
Mark was also able to guide in terms ofcompliance with the Americans With
Disabilities Act to help ensure accessibility and comfort for all patrons.
The desire ofthe theatre arts faculty is to provide state-of-the-art performance
experiences for both students and audience members.The educational aspect of
the program is very important as the faculty members continually challenge
themselves to provide adequate and safe rehearsal space,teach students high
standards of performance technique and practice, present current performance
theory and research technique,and thoroughly prepare students for graduate
study,teaching, and professional activity.
It is the intent to provide, both technologically and educationally, a
state-of-the-art theatre program. One example of a particularly exciting feature
of the new theatre facility is the sprung wood floor planned for the roomy
rehearsal space. This will greatly enhance the safety of movement training and
stage choreography,and enhance the experience provided in such classes as
advanced acting and creative dramatics.The theatre arts faculty is thrilled that
the new facility will be ready for use so close to the implementation of the
proposed theatre major, which(pending board approval) will help continue to
prepare talented students to represent Christ to the fullest extent.
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