Teatro Amintore Galli
Renovation of the theatre
Projects /
Rimini, Italy – 2019
As part of the renovation project for the Amintore Galli Theatre in Rimini, Decima oversaw the design and construction of the stage machinery, curtains, and lighting, audio and video systems.
A comprehensive project, within a listed architectural context, which required advanced technical solutions in full compliance with safety, anti-seismic and fire prevention regulations.
The project saw the integration of modern systems into a space rich in history, with the aim of providing the theatre with high-level technological instruments without altering its identity.
Motorised flybars
Stage lights
Main characteristics
Upper stage machinery: consisting of two structures, a metalwork grating, which acts as a runway for motorised flybars, and an Italian-style grid, which is walkable, dedicated to manual fly lines. The system includes various devices for lifting and moving scenery, backdrops, lighting trusses and curtains. There are motorised point hoists and multi-cable hoists, lighting beams and travelling hoists (single or bidirectional) that slide along the second grid.
Lower stage machinery: two mobile platforms allow the proscenium area to be configured according to the requirements of the show, enabling the stage to be extended, an orchestra pit (small or large) to be created, or the auditorium to be enlarged. The stage has flooring made of toulipier poplar slats, with a central area that can be opened for staging requirements. There is a lift for transporting scenery between the stage and the warehouses on 4 levels.
Control system: The theatre is equipped with Decima’s Curio 4.0 Advanced system, which safely manages and monitors the 30 machines of the upper, lower and proscenium stage machinery. Based on two separate controllers (one for safety, the other for performance), the system is modular and easily expandable. It meets Safety Integrated Level 3, in compliance with standard EN 61508.
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Drapes and curtains: the stage is framed by a three-layer velvet valance, a main velvet curtain with mechanised “Greek” and “Italian” openings, movable legs, a second valance to define the height of the stage, and a two-piece traveller. All fabrics are embellished with embroidered decorations and multi-coloured passementeries, made using traditional wooden looms.
Orchestra pit acoustics: it consists of a fixed section under the proscenium and two mobile platforms, allowing configurations for 35 or up to 60 orchestra musicians. It is equipped with movable wooden acoustic panelling and a wooden sound box, with finishes designed to ensure variable and optimal acoustics, adaptable to different musical requirements.
Lighting, Audio and Video
- Audio: a permanent electro-acoustic system has been installed using Coda Audio Coray technology, designed to guarantee high sound quality with uniform sound distribution from the stalls to the gallery. The audio infrastructure is based on the Dante® digital network, which allows flexible connections via LAN sockets located at various points throughout the theatre. The theatre has been equipped with a stage monitoring system, an interface for connecting to external audio systems, a dedicated console for the stage manager and an intercom system, ideal for technical coordination during performances.
- Stage lighting: the system architecture consists of a wide range of halogen projectors (profile spotlights, diffusers, plano-convex lens projectors and Fresnel projectors), motorised lighting trusses, power dimmers and control, management and adjustment consoles. The system comprises 258 circuits for stage lighting (from 2 to 5 kW), distributed across two independent but interconnected systems, managed and controlled by means of ETC Sensor 3 digital dimmer/switch cabinets, a DMX network and two ETC ION XE consoles (one fixed in the control booth and one mobile).
- Auditorium lighting: the architectural LED lighting system is fully adjustable and controlled through the ETC Paradigm processor. GDS Arc System lamps, integrated into the historic light fixtures, offer high performance and smooth dimming, eliminating the risk of flickering typical of traditional LEDs.
- Video system: The video system is high definition and based on an optical fibre network, with Box Cam HD cameras fitted with professional lenses. Ross Video technology enables recording for show recording, control booth monitoring, and signal management via mixers, video routers, monitors, and recording devices. The system is integrated with the Dashboard software, with a Live View interface system. The infrastructure is preset for connection to external mobile control booths.
