Re-created Capitol Theatre opens in Edmonton, Canada; includes multipurpose theatre with 4D attraction

Nov 14, 2011 Judith Rubin Uncategorized 0

Image: FSY Architects

Message from FSY Architects and Artisan Design:
“FSY Architects is proud to announce the grand opening of the “4-D” Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Canada. The 10,000 square-foot building is a re-creation of Edmonton’s original Capitol Theatre (c. 1929), formerly in downtown Edmonton. The building’s façade has been re-created to accurately represent the Capitol Theatre’s 1929 restoration.
Internally, the new building incorporates modern construction methods, which balance current building code requirements and the necessary technical infrastructure with historical authenticity. The main attraction of the Capitol Theatre is the presentation of a multi-media short film, Northern Light – The Edmonton Story, which focuses on Edmonton’s dynamic history in a 4-D, fully immersive entertainment experience.

Artisan Design collaborated with FSY Architects on the project. Artisan Design’s Rob Wyatt was executive producer and John King was creative director.

Image: Artisan Design

“With an intimate seating capacity of 250 seats, the theatre will also be open for live theatre productions (currently running, Velveteen Rabbit) in the evenings and all during the winter season when Fort Edmonton Park is typically closed. It may also be used as a multi-purpose facility for outside theatre groups, local film festivals, annual general meetings, children’s programming, corporate meetings, and other types of gatherings.”

Attraction Technical Details:

Image: FSY Architects

Hourly Capacity: 1000
Show Cycle Time: 15 minutes, 11 minutes
Show Control: Single ops, Single tech “1 Button” Attraction Mode
Audio: Possible 3-D Isono, Acoustically Appropriate for Attraction & Concerts, In-house Mixing Option
Lighting: Attraction Mode, Theatre/Concert Mode, House/ Presentation Mode
SFX: Snow F/X, Wind F/X, Thunder/ Lighting, Butt Kicker/Sub effects
Projection: Rear and Front on Screens and Scrim. SR, SL,
Rigging: Center & Ceiling 12 Line Sets Proscenium Only