Experience The Pearson Theatre As a Multi-Purpose Venue

I was thrilled by the experience. The Pearson Theatre presents many exciting possibilities for what can be done with sound. ”

Craig Berkey, Sound Designer
"Superman Returns", "iRobot", "X-Men"

The installation of a Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system enabled us to design the Pearson Theatre as a state-of-the art multi-purpose venue that can adapt easily to a wide range of uses, from the conventional to the experimental. As such, the Pearson Theatre offers the aesthetics of a high-end performance venue, the versatility of a research environment, and the hands-on operability to host seminars on rigging, acoustics and sound system design.

The Pearson has hosted a variety of events, from small concerts and screenings to meetings and company gatherings. For social events, the ample yet intimate presentation area allows guests to freely mingle. For meetings and classes, every seat offers not only exquisite sound, but unobstructed visibility, long-term seating comfort and connectivity. Persian rugs and wood paneling add a welcoming touch to the space that proves that cosmetics and functionality can exist in harmony.

"A multipurpose theatre space like the Pearson can easily serve as a boardroom, lecture hall, or meeting room, and provides much more functionality," Meyer states. "Anyone building a facility today — colleges, high schools, corporations, theatre owners — should be thinking in terms of something that's multipurpose.