Cherry Hill Public Schools, Camden County, New Jersey
Program
The goal of providing Cherry Hill High School West with an auditorium worthy of their prominent performing arts program was achieved through the construction of this 25,000 square foot facility fitting of the high school’s campus-like setting. The program also included the modernization of existing band and practice rooms. House seating totals 1,005 in a side entry format. Stage area includes 3,300 square feet with a full fly-loft space and when fully rigged will be capable of flying 30 bars. A recessed orchestra pit seats 50 musicians. Back stage areas include set production, dressing rooms, storage and a vocal music classroom. Production lighting and sound systems are state-of-the-art and were tailored to the District’s needs and including company switches for touring group usage. This project was completed as part of the district’s $52.6 million bond referendum.
Features
• 1,005 Seat Auditorium - “Shoe-box Style Seating”
• Orchestra Pit, Full Fly-loft and Stage Rigging
• Theatre Acoustics, Lighting and Sound
• Choir Music Room
• Set Construction Room
• Dressing Rooms
• Loading Dock
Services Provided
• Pre-Design
• Long Range Facility Planning
• Furniture & Equipment
• Architectural / Engineering Services
• Bidding & Construction Phase Services
Building Addition: 25,000 SF
Construction Cost: $6.0 Million
Completion Date: January 2003
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