The performing arts center at I.M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth, Texas, features a 900-seat theatre, built to serve the many students focused on theatre, music and other fine arts within the school, but to also serve the surrounding community.

Wenger Corporation provided comprehensive solutions for practice, rehearsal and performance spaces, including sound and storage equipment in the school, and a Diva® Acoustical Shell, custom J.R. Clancy hoists and J.R. Clancy motion control systems for the new performing arts center.

The stage includes a custom-designed Wenger STRATA® Orchestra Pit Filler, which can be quickly installed with only a small crew. It provides strong support above and open space below with an innovative column-beam design. The acoustically dampened decks fit snugly against the stage to create an extremely quiet, integrated surface.

The new PAC is stunning and impressive by all accounts. Wide hallways lead to generous specialty classrooms with all of the latest technology and useful equipment. Everything about it is
impressive.

“The community loves it. The symphony and opera have played here, and the Texas Ballet Theater plans to return with their annual Nutcracker performance. When it opened, it was always packed and has made a tremendous difference for the district and the community,” said Jason Mellard, Architect with Corgan.