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Eureka High School Theatre, Rockwood School District
Eureka, MO
New Theatre Construction
$4.8 Million
The new Eureka High School Theatre in Rockwood School District, the largest school district in the St.
Louis area, was opened in 2004. The school had been using the Dorothy Williams Theatre built in the early
1980’s prior to the construction of their new 500 seat theatre. The district called on Brawner &
Associates (now Paragon 360) for the complete design of audio, video, lighting, rigging and acoustic
systems and theatre planning
The theatre featured (144) ETC dimmers split between house-lighting and stage lighting controlled by an
ETC control console and multiple 10-button and single button wall stations throughout the space. There are
over (100) theatrical lighting fixtures spread out over four stage electrics and two catwalks. The stage
rigging system consisted of (23) counterweight fly-lines that housed electrics, front main curtain, masking
legs, borders, traveler panels, cyclorama and scrims in addition to multiple spare battens for scenic
elements.
The audio system was a Meyer self-powered system that was driven by a Crown amplification system and a
32-channel Soundcraft mixing console. The system also featured a Sennheiser wireless mic system and a
Clearcom communication system throughout the space. The system was also designed to allow the front of
house audio console to be disconnected and brought down to a closer mixing position at mid-house. This
called for a very intricate design of a quick connect system making the move painless, efficient and troublefree.
The space also included hookups for video systems, well designed house-lighting systems and spotlight
operation platforms. Paragon 360 was also involved in the design of the stage area, loading bridges,
catwalks, dressing rooms, spotlight areas and over-all theatrical space planning.
"I have worked with Donnie Brawner on six major theatre projects and I would not do another one without him. His
firm is readily available to their client, follow through with excellent results in a timely manner and make safety a top
priority in their design. I trust them to provide me with educated and honest information I can count on."
Gary Blaylock, Fine Arts Coordinator, Rockwood School District, St. Louis, MO
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Paragon 360
(417) 823-7282
www.Paragon360.com