Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Renovation

Accessibility and Equity in Access to the Arts

This project—the second Turner has completed in the complex since 2016—greatly improved patron accessibility and equality of experience, patron circulation, finishes, and production capacity. The entire scope spanned 115,572 sq. ft. and was phased to accommodate the theatre schedule and minimize disruptions to building operations.

Phase 1 included improvements to the back-of-house, offices, restrooms, and support space as well as a limited-use, limited-application (LULA) elevator providing ADA access to the stage and public restrooms. Phase 2 included renovations to the existing 657-seat thrust-style Wolf Theatre, 199-seat proscenium-style Singleton Theatre, lobby spaces, and the remaining back-of house production spaces. One passenger elevator was decommissioned and removed, and two new passenger elevators were added. The project also included a generator, enlarged electrical service, air-handling units, and life-safety improvements.