Apeiro Design (formerly Auerbach Pollock Friedlander and Auerbach Glasow) was retained to oversee the complete technical systems renovation and upgrade undertaken as part of the structural repairs. The charge was twofold: bring the building’s outdated theatrical systems into the 21st century while preserving and enhancing the existing architectural values of the 1932 Beaux Arts structure.

Working closely with the Opera and Ballet, Apeiro Design designed the replacement of the obsolete theatrical infrastructure including the entire theatrical lighting systems and bridges, pit lifts, backstage communications and sound systems, and stage rigging and controls. Apeiro Design also designed new front of house lighting and rigging positions, integrated with the auditorium’s historic architecture and managed the installation of the systems coordinating with the major structural and building systems upgrades.

For the architectural lighting, Apeiro Design specified the renovation of all the historic light fixtures, as well as designed the house, work and run lighting for the theatre.