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Schuler Shook congratulates Partner Paul Whitaker and Theatre Consultant Keith Friedlander on their induction into the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC).

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An extensive renovation of the existing Broadway theatre and an addition of a five-story, 20,000 SF annex - no mean feat with the interior and exterior landmarked by New York City!

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Schuler Shook is pleased to announce Paul Whitaker, LEED AP, WELL AP, as a Partner. Paul’s talents as a designer, consultant, and educator are appreciated across our services.

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We are proud to recognize and celebrate our latest promotions and introduce our newest team members!

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Thunder Valley Casino Resort boasts a multilevel entertainment venue, with high-performing BOH spaces. The Eagles, Bruno Mars, and Santana fully vetted The Venue on opening weekend!

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Schuler Shook is pleased to announce Chris Kusek, CTS-D, CTS-I, has joined our team as Senior Audio Video Consultant.

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Storytelling remains the core element of performance, but audiences have different expectations for a transformative, immersive performing arts experience. Consider these trends...

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We are pleased to announce a well-deserved promotion and three new team members!

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'An experience in and of itself': Chicago savors The Salt Shed's adaptive reuse

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We are pleased to announce three new promotions and a new team member in lighting design!

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We are happy to celebrate continued growth with promotions and new team members!

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‘Better than we dared imagine’: Sydney Opera House unveils its ‘miracle’ new concert hall

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Garth Hemphill wants owners and architects of the facilities we create to speak their vision - whole and uncensored. Big dreams and big ideas are welcomed by the audio video team!

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We are pleased to recognize professional growth and celebrate new additions at Schuler Shook!

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The Limits of a "Standard Observer" - Painting vision with a broad brush can be problematic.

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Schuler Shook is pleased to announce Garth Hemphill, CTS-D, has joined our team as Principal.

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Schuler Shook is pleased to announce Jim Hultquist, ASTC, as a Partner.

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We are pleased to announce a well-deserved promotion and three new team members!

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Schuler Shook is pleased to announce a leadership transition many years in the making. Our Founders, Duane Schuler and Robert Shook, began a transition plan in 2016 to guide the firm’s leadership to its next…

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LDA Magazine - Pre-Pandemic Research Article on Circadian Design.

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Flip through our slides to see some of the ways we can assist.

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We are proud to have been a part of this phenomenal new performing arts center in Lubbock, Texas.

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Todd Hensley of Schuler Shook and Payam Ashtiani of Aercoustics Engineering examine design considerations as the entertainment industry looks to a pandemic-informed future.

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Schuler Shook announces the promotion of Christopher Sprague, ASTC, to Principal

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Venue Now shares with you the new Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

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We are pleased to announce two new team members!

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Every seat is the best seat! New seating, new configuration and increased accessibility.

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The next time you attend a virtual call, change things up with one of our striking background images. Free to download and enjoy!

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We celebrate the continued professional growth of our team members through well-deserved promotions, and we happily introduce a new team member!

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Schuler Shook Partners Jim Baney and Emily Klingensmith discuss how Schuler Shook has adapted during the pandemic.

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Schuler Shook's lighting design for The Leonardian Auditorium at St. Leonard's College takes home "Best Medium Indoor Lighting Control Project" at the DALI Lighting Awards.

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Schuler Shook congratulates Kimberly Corbett Oates, ASTC, as the firm’s newest Partner.

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All of us at Schuler Shook mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Cindy Smothers. Cindy passed away suddenly on October 7, 2020. In her 16 years at Schuler Shook, Cindy was at the center of our Chicago office as…

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Alex Robertson, a Project Theatre Consultant with Schuler Shook, has been promoted to full membership with the American Society of Theatre Consultants

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Schuler Shook’s lighting designers are pleased to receive recognition from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) for their recent lighting designs.

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Concert halls and theatres around the world stand empty. Streaming from your theatre can be a valuable way to maintain connection with your audience. And yes, you can stream!

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We are pleased to celebrate the progress and contributions of several members of our Schuler Shook family.

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Schuler Shook is offering live, online presentations good for AIA Learning Units. Check out our presentation list and contact our coordinator to schedule!

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Take a break from your day with a short educational session and chat with the Schuler Shook office of your choice.

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Much has been said about audience safety as theatres re-open in the time of the coronavirus. The health and safety of those who work in theatres must also be given high priority.

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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) named Todd Hensley and Jack Hagler as Fellows of the ASTC at its Annual Meeting.

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Schuler Shook and Richard Stuart announce new strategic relationship.

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Commitment to sustainability made this project a golden opportunity for our lighting design team.

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We are celebrating two recent promotions among our designers and introducing our newest team members.

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The new McKnight Center elevates Oklahoma State University’s arts facilities on par with the school’s national reputation for arts instruction.

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Get to know Ted Ohl in Schuler Shook's New York office a little better! Read Lighting Sound & America's interview with Ted to learn more.

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What's behind the increased demand for flexible theatre spaces?

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Ted Ohl joins Schuler Shook as a Principal and leader of the New York City office.

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Hyatt's headquarters meets vacation destination with some help from concealed and decorative fixtures.

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Every designer has a story of the project that stopped - for years - and then came back to life. Sometimes, it's for the better. John Jacobsen shares an anecdote in LD+A's Roundtable.

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