VENUE: Kettering Fairmont High School, Kettering, Ohio
CONTRACTOR: Shook Touchstone Construction
ARCHITECT: Ruetschle Architects
YEAR: 2019
Transforming a High School Auditorium into a Professional-Grade Performance Space
Scenic Solutions partnered with Kettering Fairmont High School to deliver a comprehensive auditorium renovation, upgrading critical systems to better support the school’s growing performing arts program. The multi-phase project included lighting, rigging, projection, and architectural enhancements—all designed to provide students and faculty with professional-grade tools in a learning environment.
Comprehensive Technical System Upgrades
New Lighting and Control Systems
- Installed an upgraded theatrical lighting system with LED fixtures and intelligent control
- Provided intuitive controls to allow students to learn industry-standard programming and design workflows
- Enhanced stage and house lighting to support both educational use and community events
Rigging and Projection Improvements
- Updated rigging systems to increase safety, flexibility, and ease of use for technical crews
- Integrated projection and multimedia capabilities to allow for dynamic backdrops, visual effects, and video content
Enhancing Educational and Community Impact
This renovation not only elevated the visual and technical quality of school productions—it also created a venue capable of hosting outside performances, guest speakers, and community events.
- Supports student training in stagecraft, lighting, and technical production
- Attracts larger audiences with improved visual and acoustic clarity
- Creates a shared space for both school and city-wide cultural programming
Scenic Solutions: Supporting Arts Education Through Smart Design
Fairmont High School’s auditorium upgrade demonstrates how investment in performance infrastructure can empower the next generation of artists, technicians, and storytellers. Scenic Solutions is proud to contribute to education-focused projects that blend functionality, durability, and hands-on usability for students and educators alike.









