Auditorium Renovation

 
 

Auditorium Renovation

Exciting new changes are in the works for the West Auditorium. For the past two years, we have been meeting with architects and contractors to design a space that will work for all of the groups who make this their performance home. BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!

WEST AUDITORIUM DONATION LINK

The proposed projects:

  • The current auditorium seating was taken out of the Central Middle School Auditorium in 1993 when that space was repurposed and West’s auditorium was constructed. New, updated seating will be installed.

  • The existing stage lighting is well past its expected lifespan. The dimmer racks that control the lighting equipment are beginning to fail and replacement equipment is no longer available. New LED fixtures and equipment will be installed, giving students and performing groups access to current technology and flexible lighting options.

  • The concrete floors will be repaired and resealed. The 31-year-old original carpeting will be replaced.

  • The off-white walls drywall in the auditorium will be covered with a dark wood paneling. The cement block and overhead acoustic panels will be painted a dark gray to improve aesthetics.

  • A new entryway into the auditorium will create a barrier to prevent light and noise pollution from the lobby.

While the district has allocated a generous sum ($225,000) to the completion of this project, we’re still a little short of the amount needed to complete all phases. The theater program is committing $10,000 toward the project. The West Booster Club, The Band Boosters, and the Choir and Orchestra programs are all donating, as well. In the coming weeks, we will be determining the final scope of the work to be completed this summer. If we can raise the additional funds, we will be able to go ahead with the complete renovation.

Please consider making a donation to Waukesha West Drama to help with this project. All donations are tax deductible and will go toward the auditorium renovation and upgrades. You can make a donation online through SeatYourself (our online ticket broker) or by writing a check to Waukesha West Drama and mailing it to:

Waukesha West High School

c/o West Drama Dept.

3301 Saylesville Rd.

Waukesha, WI 53189