THE RICHARD G. FALLON THEATRE RENOVATION By: The Florida State University Renovation Team

AGENDA

• Introduction To The Richard G. Fallon Theatre

• Pre-Project Planning

• Enhancements Chosen To Tackle and Explanation Of Existing Conditions

• The Lobby

• The House Seating Configuration

• The Loading Dock/ Wagon House

• The Electrics Line Sets

• The Back Hallway/Costume Area

• How Each Issue Was Resolved and The Enhancements That Were Implemented

FALLON THEATRE HISTORY

• Location: On The North Side OF Florida State University Campus (Tallahassee, FL)

• Year Constructed: 1970

• Project Size: 16,000 sqft.

• Current Use: Traditional Proscenium Theatre (Mainly Musicals)

VICINITY MAP

AERIAL VIEWS

Google Earth

EXTERIOR PHOTOS

Southside Of The Building (2)

Westside Of The Building

EXTERIOR PHOTOS

Northside Of The Building

Eastside Of The Building

WELCOME TO THE FALLON!( A BRIEF WALKTHROUGH)

FALLON STAGE GROUND PLAN & SECTION

Fallon Ground Plan Fallon Section

PRE-PROJECT PLANNING

• Brainstorming Of Ideas Within The Team

• Survey Sent To:

• Patrons

• Students

• Faculty & Staff

• Collected Data From The Above Recipients Of The Survey and Narrowed Down The Desired Changes To The Space.

• Sample Size:

• 8 Patrons

• 4 Graduate Students

• 8 Undergraduate Students

PRE-PROJECT PLANNING(CONTINUED)

• Survey Questions:

• What Would You Change About The Lobby/Restroom Areas Of The Fallon and Why?

• What Would You Want To Change About The Seating And Patron Experience Of The Fallon and Why?

• What Would You Want To Change About The Stage and Backstage Areas Of The Fallon and Why?

• What Would You Want To Change About The Overall Experience Of The Fallon and Why?

• What Other Changes Would You Like To See Made To The Fallon and Why?

• Any Other Comments?

ENHANCEMENTS CHOSEN

• The Lobby

• The House

• The Loading Dock/ Wagon House

• The Electrics Line Sets

• The Back Hallway/Costume Area

THE LOBBY (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

East View Of The Lobby

• Not Much Seating (Only 11 Solid Stone Benches)

• Benches Are Lower Than

Average Seating Height Of 18”-

20”

• Dark and Not Very Welcoming

• Small Ticket Booth (2 Windows)

• No Permanent Location For Concessions/Receptions Drinks and Food

THE LOBBY (EXISTING CONDITIONS) CONTINUED

Southeast View Of The Benches

North View Of The Ticket Office

THE HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

South View Of The House

• Long Rows (Up To 32 Seats In a Single Row)

• Difficulty For Individual To Get In and Out Of Rows Before, During, and After a Show

• Seats Need To Be Reupholstered Or Replaced

• Additional Accessible Seating Is Needed Throughout The Space To Meet or Exceed ADA Compliance

THE HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS) CONTINUED

Existing House Seating Ground Plan Of Existing House Seating

THE HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS) CONTINUED

View Of Torn Seating North View Looking To The Stage

THE LOADING DOCK/WAGON HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

East View Looking Off The Loading Dock

• Very Small

• Steep Grade Leading From Road To Dock

• No Uniform Incline Running Perpendicular To Entry Path

• Limited Length Of Scenery Due To Poor Building Setup

• Limited Storage In Wagon House Due To Multiple Other Users

THE LOADING DOCK/ WAGON HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS) CONTINUED

West View Looking Into The Theatre

East View Looking At The Wagon House

From The Stage

THE LOADING DOCK/ WAGON HOUSE (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

CONTINUED

North View Looking Towards Tennessee

Street

South View Looking Away From Tennessee

Street

THE ELECTRICS LINE SETS (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

View Of Grid From The Stage Floor

• Weight Loading Issues With Unexperienced Students

• Load Weight Limit Of 1075 lbs. Per Batten

• Difficulty With Friction In The Single Purchase System As Weight is Increased

THE ELECTRICS LINE SETS(EXISTING CONDITIONS)

CONTINUED

Southwest View Of Grid From Grid

West View Of Fly Rail

THE BACK HALLWAY/COSTUME AREA (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

Northeast View Of The Costume Shop

• Little To No Natural Light (Only 1 Window)

• Narrow Clearance Prevents New and Some Existing Equipment To Be Unable To Move Into The Costume Studio Smallest Doorway Clearance 3’-4”

• Tight Space Within Shop Due To Numerous Tables, Desk, and Shelves To Accommodate Storage Needs

THE BACK HALLWAY/COSTUME AREA (EXISTING CONDITIONS)

CONTINUED

West View Of Back Hallway

Doors/Walkways With Size Issues (3)

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS)

Ground Plan For The Proposed Lobby

• Color Changes To Make The Lobby More Welcoming and Warm

• Increase From Two Ticket Windows To Three

• From Twenty-Two Uncomfortable Seats To Thirty-Seven Seats In The Lobby

• Added a Bar/Concession Area On The East Wall

• Curved LED Panels Along North Wall To The Right Of The Ticket Booth

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Elevation Renderings East Wall

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Elevation Renderings North Wall

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

East View Of The Lobby

Southeast View Of The Benches

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Northwest View Of The Entrances To The House

Northeast View Of The LED Screens

THE LOBBY (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Northwest View Of The Entrance To The House (With Poster)

THE HOUSE (RENOVATIONS)

Ground Plan Of The Proposed House Layout

• Division Of The House Into: Left, Center, and Right

• Reduction Of Seats From 487 To 380 + 9 Accessible Seats (Increase of 6 Accessible Seats)

• 33% Increase Of Walkable Space In Conjunction with a maximum 13 Seats Per Row (Down From 32) Giving a Better Flow and Exodus Post Shows and During Emergency Situations

• Extreme Sight Lines Remain The Same Due To No Outer Seat Perimeter Changes

• All Aisles Are 48”

THE HOUSE (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Proposed House Seating

Enlarged Ground Plan Of Proposed House Seating

THE LOADING DOCK/WAGON HOUSE (RENOVATIONS)

Isometric View Of The Proposed Dock Area

• Regraded The Paved Road Leading From The Street To The Loading Dock

• Added A Loading Rollup Door Twice The Size Of The Original To Allow Larger Pieces Of Scenery To Be Made and Transported

• Acquired Land On The North Side Of The Building To Allow Semi-trucks To Park and Unload More Directly Into The Theatre and Wagon House

THE LOADING DOCK/ WAGON HOUSE (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Ground Plan Of Proposed Loading Dock

THE ELECTRICS LINE SETS (RENOVATIONS)

Ground Plan Of Proposed Line Sets

• Installation Of 4 JR Clancy Power Assists On Line Sets 3, 11, 18, & 22

• 3 & 11 Are Dedicated Electric Line Sets

• 18 & 22 Are Commonly Used As 3rd

and 4th Electric Line Sets

• 2,000 lbs. Capacity (An Increase Of 950 lbs.)

THE ELECTRICS LINE SETS(RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Enlarged Image Of JR Clancy Power Assist Housed Within Existing Line Sets

THE BACK HALLWAY/COSTUME AREA (RENOVATIONS)

Overall Proposed Ground Plan Of Back Hallway/ Costume Area

• Increase Of Windows For Natural Light From 1 Window To 10 Windows

• Double Doors added To The East Leading To The Dye Room

• Increase of Door Minimum Width From 3’- 4” To 4’- 2” Internal Travel

• Increase of Door Minimum Width To The Outside World From 3’- 4” To 3’-8”

THE BACK HALLWAY/COSTUME AREA (RENOVATIONS) CONTINUED

Enlarged View Of The Proposed Costume Shop

QUESTIONS?