Bill Conner Associates

Theatre Design Portfolio

 

University Theaters

Houston Baptist University Houston Baptist University

 

Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX

Working as the theatre consultant to Studio Red Architects of Houston, Bill Conner Associates LLC provided design services for two performance spaces.  The new Cultural Arts Center for the campus includes a 1,200-seat theatre for large scale performances.  The smaller 365-seat chapel/recital hall includes a round floor plan and a vast expanse of windows.  Motorized curtains concealed behind decorative screens in this smaller hall help control sound absorption.  BCA provided the rigging, curtains, and lighting as well as seating design services for this project.

 

Olivet Nazarene University Centennial Theater Olivet Nazarene University Centennial

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

Architect Robert G. Bohlman selected Bill Conner Associates LLC as theatre consultant for this 66,000 square-foot university chapel situated at the center and main entrance of the campus.  It will serve for twice weekly all-campus chapel services as well as hosting cultural events originated by the university and a guest artist series.  A split level design helps divide the seating into smaller areas as well as provide closer reflective surfaces, space for air distribution and support space.  The facility includes a 3,000 seat chapel, rear projection rooms, warm-up rooms, an organ loft and control rooms.