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Theatre Design

College of William & Mary Performing Arts Complex

The revitalized Arts Quarter blends William & Mary’s historic Flemish bond brick aesthetic with contemporary materials and transparent design strategies, creating a welcoming “front door” to the arts. Apeiro Design’s work reinforces the College’s commitment to high-quality performing arts education by providing facilities that reflect current professional practice and prepare students for real-world performance environments.

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College of William & Mary Performing Arts Complex

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Glenn Close Theatre

Description

The main theatre supports a range of productions with flexible staging, lighting and rigging systems designed for both student learning and professional performance.

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Concert Hall

Description

The Concert Hall is designed for acoustic excellence and performance flexibility, supporting ensembles, orchestras and campus events.

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Comey Recital Hall

Description

The Recital Hall offers an intimate setting with professional lighting and AV systems, ideal for solo performances and small ensembles.

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Rehearsal Room

Description

Flexible rehearsal spaces are equipped with integrated systems to support teaching, practice and collaborative performance development.

Project Details

Location

Williamsburg, Virginia

Discipline

Theatre/Performance Environments

Size

180,000 SF / 492 Seat (Glenn Close Theatre) / 450 Seats (Concert/Recital Hall) / 250 Seats (Studio Theatre) / 125 Seats (Recital Hall) / 100 Seats (Lab Theatre) / 60 Seats (Dance Theatre) / 60 Seats (Choral Room) / 45 Seats (Instrumental Practice Room)

Owner

College of William & Mary

Partners

HGA (Architects) / Moseley Architects (Architect of Record) / Jaffe Holden (Acoustics) / Core Studio Design (Landscape Architect) / The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Contractor)

Photo Credit

© Albert Vecerka/Esto

Services

Facility Planning / Theatre Design / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Rigging System / Theatrical Automation Controls / Orchestra Lift / Variable Acoustic System / Telescopic Seating System

Awards

2026, AIA Virginia, Architecture, Honor Award