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of action for reasons related to program, audience development, <br />and best use of available funds. <br />decorative plaster and painting in the Auditorium and lobbby areas <br />snt to us an opportunity for high glamour and splendid presentation. <br />can be done at a minimum of cost because the plaster remains in good <br />her work which is within our recommendations includes re- seating the <br />ise, rehabilitating the seats, new draperies and carpeting, a re- working <br />public comfort areas and some fire and safety code required up- grading. <br />of the work here suggested will greatly enhance the acoustics and sight <br />s of the house and make major production work possible. <br />C. Mie Palais Royale <br />The Palais Royale is a gem waiting. to be polished! Our program <br />recommendations envision a sparkling ballroom space with an early 20th <br />century ambiance. At the same time, we see the Palais Royale as a highly <br />Acible space appealing to wide variety of functions ana auaience <br />ticipants. To achieve this high degree of flexibility in program use, we <br />e installation of a full service commercial kitchen, modern bathrooms, <br />a re- working of the Colfax Avenue entrance. The grade level retail <br />-e space should remain as is. <br />D. 11* State 71heatre <br />it examination of program use and needs for a downtown South Bend <br />â–ºtertainment District had led us to the conclusion that a two venue <br />lution to the State Theatre problem is the correct one. Not only is there <br />demonstrated need for a 700 seat concert hall and a 300 seat playhouse, <br />it the economics of the performing arts are such that venues of this size <br />e a necessity for successful operation. <br />- 31 - <br />