Henry Ford II HS PAC

The expansive performance stage comes complete with a wooden floor with removable panels covering a full orchestra pit. Support facilities are located behind the stage and include changing rooms, make-up area and a complete scene shop. A dramatic light-filled gathering space was designed to comfortably accommodate theater patrons as it provided both pre-function and specialty programs. In addition, an inner lobby allows for complete light and sound separation between the auditorium itself and the gathering space. The design of the circulation spaces was carefully laid out to allow for separation between the auditorium and gathering space while providing individual access for both outside patrons and students. In addition, it also allows for outside use of the theatre without any disruption to the internal functioning of the high school. The addition was designed to allow existing band and orchestra rooms to support the theater, and are now complimented with dressing rooms, a makeup room and a scene shop.