Completed Project List
Because of the very generous donation to P.A.P.A.S. from Lu Ohlander, some major remodeling and stage improvements were completed in 2009. Following is a summary list of the projects completed so far:
MAIN THEATRE LOBBY:
- reglued, sanded and refinished the lobby doors
- added new automatic door closers to the lobby doors
- framed archival lobby theatre production photos and brought them up to date
LAUNDRY ROOM BEHIND THE TICKET BOOTH:
- widened the laundry room door
- installed a new ceiling light
- added electricity and plumbing for the costume laundry
- purchased two front-loading washers
- purchased two condensation dryers
RECORDING AREA BESIDE THE LAUNDRY ROOM:
- dry-walled and insulated an abandoned exit at the bottom of the stairwell
- installed new electrical circuits
- installed remote-controlled cameras in both theatres for backstage monitors and for recording productions
CONTROL BOOTH:
- installed a new digital sound mixing board
- installed a new lighting control board
- recycled the previous lighting board for use in the Reinholz Theatre
- installed an all-new dimming system in the basement for both theatres
- installed a control panel for the new LCD projector
ON STAGE – MAIN THEATRE:
- replaced the standard sized hallway door with a custom double door for ease in stage set-up and allowing the grand piano to be moved from the music room across the hall
- installed a new exit light and emergency light above the hallway door
- replaced the 30-line rigging counterweight system (with additional financial support from the School District of Beloit)
- purchased additional stage weights
- replaced old electrical wall outlets and installed numerous new outlets and circuits
- installed a networked lighting control system
- purchased a new LCD projector which was installed under the speaker cluster
- purchased seven large LCD monitors for the backstage cast and crew (on stage; orchestra pit; small theatre; classroom)
- installed an intercom paging system for the Reinholz lobby, the dressing rooms and the classroom
- installed a block and tackle lift system for moving scenery to the loft storage area
- purchased a new wireless intercom headset system for the backstage crew.
- purchased additional wireless microphones for the actors
MAIN THEATRE AUDIENCE AREA:
- installed new brighter and energy-efficient house lights and controls
- added new lighting positions on the side walls of the theatre and over the stage apron
- purchased many new stage lighting instruments
- repaired and updated the old side wall lighting positions with additional circuitry
- painted the lower walls of the auditorium after repairing plaster cracks
- upgraded the sound system with additional speakers and replacement amplifiers
THEATRE CLASSROOM:
- installed new make-up mirrors and lighting with additional electrical circuits
- recarpeted the classroom floor
- installed new heating and air conditioning units replacing a noisy ineffective heater unit
- purchased two new sewing machines and two sergers for the construction of costumes
SCENE SHOP AND WORKROOM:
- installed additional electrical outlets
- replaced most of the ceiling work lights
- purchased a Genie lift to allow for the safe hanging and focusing of stage lights
- replaced cord ends on the extension cords
- purchased replacement batteries and chargers for the cordless drills
ELIZABETH REINHOLZ THEATRE (Little Theatre):
- installed brighter and more energy-efficient house lights and dimming controls
- installed fluorescent lights over the seats for classroom and meeting use
- installed dimmer-per-circuit wiring and new dimmers for the stage lighting
- installed a camera for the closed circuit TV monitor with recording capability
- installed more work lighting over the stage