Renovations
Starting in the Spring of 2009 a complete modernization of the Drama Music Complex and the Garvin Theatre began. Completed in 1977, the Drama Music Building was a state-of -the art training and performance facility in which young (and not so young) actors, musicians, technicians and craft people could both learn and test their skills in the performing arts. After 32 years we are embarking upon a major upgrade that will restore the complex to a "like new" condition" and yield numerous improvements both for our future students and, of course, our audiences. The renovation is being spearheaded by award-winning theatre architect John Sergio Fisher.
The renovation is funded in large measure by the people of the State of California along with local funding authorized by the SBCC Board of Trustees and a District Bond "Measure V." Some of the improvements in the Garvin Theatre will be new seats, side entrances, a cross-over aisle, handrails, larger bathrooms, a roomier lobby and box office with all areas designed to be fully accessible. Behind the scenes the project will include many technical and physical improvements that will afford our students the opportunity to learn the latest techniques and technologies and to better equip them to enter future careers in music, theatre and the entertainment industry. The plans anticipate the need for ongoing improvements and will ensure that the SBCC Drama/Music complex remains a vital and vibrant arts center. Estimated completion date for the renovation is the Fall of 2010.
If you would like to follow the progress of the Drama /Music remodel, go to: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/354357/index.html
