Utley Middle School
Rockwall, Texas
Project Type: Renovation/Expansion
Seat Count: 1500
Opening: November 2009
Construction Cost: $23 Million
Architect: SHW Group
AD Scope: Acoustics, Audio, Video, Lighting,
Stage Systems
Rockwall ISD has made a committment to fine arts education in their community with the expansion and renovation of the Utley MIddle School theatre to be used by Rockwall High School. The theatre was expanded from 880 seats to 1500 and included extensive upgrades to the acoustics, audio, lighting and video projection. The school plans to use the facility to host theatre productions, special concerts and other school events.
The school also asked AD to provide acoustics consulting for their new black box theatre and band hall, as well as various remodeled spaces including a broadcast studio, the choir room, orchestra hall and associated practice spaces.


