Corning East High School has an active theater program that was being limited by their outdated auditorium, which included insufficient fly space and poor acoustics. Rather than renovate this facility entirely, the decision was made to convert an existing gym into a new theater and convert the auditorium for other uses. AVL was contracted to provide design for the new auditorium including acoustics, audio, lighting, stage rigging, presentation video systems, catwalks, HVAC noise control, electronic acoustical systems and electronic shell systems. • As opposed to a physical orchestra shell that is cumbersome and often conflicts with theatrical use of the stage, and electronic shell provides the same (or better) acoustical environment without the bulky requirements of an orchestra shell Key Elements • Electronic Acoustical Controls including an electronic stage shell • Motorized and Counterweight Rigging System • HD Video systems • Mechanical Noise Control • Lighting, Dimming and Controls • Worklights