Technical Theatre Campaign

Olympic Theatre Arts (OTA) has been working for over 2 years to upgrade the technical theatre operations of its Main and Gathering Hall Stages.  Our goal has been to set up the creative makers of the next 30 years with tools and resources that are current, translate to the professional market, and can free forms of expression with minimal effort so that the artists can focus on creating great work.  

An overwhelming number of individuals from our community have stepped forward to contribute to make this happen.   Thanks to their efforts we have been able to install a new sound system in the Elaine and Robert Caldwell Main Stage Theatre which includes new speakers, monitors, microphones, mixer, and an assisted hearing system.  Both the Main Stage and the Gathering Hall Stage have been outfitted with new lighting grids using color changing LED lighting instruments.  A new, state of the art, lighting board with touch screen monitors has been installed to run both stages. 

The next phase of our upgrade is where magic happens. While the current upgrades are the foundation of the system and account for the majority of the lighting and sound needed for productions, the next phase brings out the "oohs and ahhs."  Special effects lighting and tools are needed to create the moods that make theatre powerful.  Side lights that introduce powerful figures, fog that sets a mysterious street, and dramatic point source angle lights to mimic on coming cars, trains, search lights, and more make scenes more believable and impactful.  Having an arsenal of tools for designers to uses is crucial to elevating theatrical experiences to the next level. 

Please consider being a part of this movement towards improving the theatre, securing its future, and contributing to our community.