Theater From Above

Another photo of the theater from the side of the balcony, which has been demolished down to the structural steel.
(by Sarasota Opera Major Gifts Officer Jennifer Berges)

Tombstone Window

Facilities Manager Chris Burtless inspects a tombstone window, uncovered during the demolition.

Opera Club and McCorkle Lounge

A view across the atrium to where the Opera Club will return on the second floor and where the new McCorkle Lounge is taking shape on the third floor.

Ray of Light

The sun peeks through a gap in the temporary cover on the atrium

Stage Demolition, Part 3

The re-bar and concrete of the stage is deposited in the lot behind the Opera.

Bare dirt in the theater!

View from the scenery bay looking at where the stage used to be.

From stage, looking into the scenery bay (The auditorium is out of frame to the left).

Stage Demolition, Part 2

Stage Demolition, Part 1

During August, work will begin on the rebuilding of the orchestra pit. This is the first of three posts recapping the demolition of the stage over the last few months. As always, click on each photo for a larger version. enjoy!