CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE CO.

HEAPY provided comprehensive engineering design for a 28,000 SF two-story auditorium as part of a renovation to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, on the corner of 12th and Elm Streets, in the Overthe-Rhine arts district north of Downtown Cincinnati.

The new auditorium has seating for 244 and is just steps away from nearby performance arts icons - Memorial Hall and Music Hall. It features a thrust stage that extends out into the seats for a more intimate feeling. Soft lighting can be projected onto the ceiling to create the look and feel of the night sky. Peaked roofing and a balcony open to the sidewalk acts as a subtle references to Romeo and Juliet.

The new theatre is meant to be very open and transparent to engage both younger and traditional audiences. Glass wraps two sides of the building and will be kept open to patrons and pedestrians to offer glimpses of the upcoming productions. It is being named The Otto M. Budig Theatre in honor of The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

SERVICES

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design

SIZE

433,000 SF

COST

$121,000,000