Interestingly enough, the building behind the former Echo Theatre (Which was located next to the First Bank Building in Downtown Des Plaines) appears to be the former stage/fly space. It is a tall, narrow building, and a roofline similar to a theatre’s house is evident. There is currently not much in either building, but the former theatre was attached via a bridge to the bank building in the mid-90s.
How can it have great acoustics if so little of the house remains? I’d imagine a lack of plaster or a ceiling cavity might affect the acoustics somewhat…
Interestingly enough, the building behind the former Echo Theatre (Which was located next to the First Bank Building in Downtown Des Plaines) appears to be the former stage/fly space. It is a tall, narrow building, and a roofline similar to a theatre’s house is evident. There is currently not much in either building, but the former theatre was attached via a bridge to the bank building in the mid-90s.
How can it have great acoustics if so little of the house remains? I’d imagine a lack of plaster or a ceiling cavity might affect the acoustics somewhat…
The Des Plaines is again open. For more information, visit http://www.desplainesperformingartscenter.org/