The Role of the Architect in Theatre Facility Design

Design teams for performing arts projects have become large and complex, including theatre planning consultants, acoustics consultants, cost consultants, and owner’s representatives, among dozens of others! Who’s in charge here?!  This panel will explore the relationships – creative and contractual – between the various members of the design team, and between the design team and the owners and users.

Robert Shook, ASTC, Schuler Shook – Moderator
Leigh Breslau, SOM – Architect
Mark Holden, FASA, JaffeHolden – Acoustics Consultant
Joe Mobilia, ASTC, Fisher Dachs Associates – Theatre Planning Consultant
Joe Perryman, MRICS MAPM LEED AP, Donnell Consultants – Cost Consultant
Rick Pfannenstiel, Pfocus – Owner’s Representative