Performing Arts Centre Upgrade
Glenala SHS
Project Overview
Macrosphere delivered a full upgrade to Glenala State High School’s Performing Arts Centre (PAC), transforming the original small facility into a modern, high-performance space.
The project involved a complete redesign and expansion, delivering a state-of-the-art system to support the school’s growing Performing Arts and Music programs.
This Department of Education-funded project reflects a broader investment into performing arts infrastructure across schools, ensuring students have access to industry-relevant environments.
Key Features & Systems
- Full Truss System
Entire stage system can be lowered to safe working heights, including curtains, lighting, foldback speakers, and projection equipment. - Automated Lighting Infrastructure
Fully automated front-of-house lighting bars for efficient operation and flexibility. - Professional Audio System
Line array speaker system delivering high-quality sound coverage across the venue. - Q-SYS Control System
Custom-designed control modes including:- Simple mode (day-to-day use)
- Performance mode
- Presentation mode (rear seating deck use)
- AV over IP Network
Fully integrated AV over IP system providing flexibility, scalability, and long-term future-proofing. - Stage & Venue Integration
- Automated front-of-house curtains
- Talkback communication systems
- Four projector locations
- Foyer paging, audio, and stage visualisation
- Back-of-House Facilities
- Green rooms and dressing rooms
- Infrastructure aligned with professional theatre environments
CHALLENGES
- Tight construction timeframe
- Working within an existing structure (retrofit constraints)
- Limited site access requiring careful coordination and staging
OUTCOME
The completed PAC delivers a high-performance, industry-aligned environment that enhances both learning and production capabilities.
Students now have access to technology and systems comparable to professional venues, supporting pathways into performing arts, music, and technical production careers.
