The Dayton Arcade Tank: Theater-in-the-Round Systems & Lighting Design

VENUE: The Dayton Arcade, Dayton, Ohio
YEAR: 2021

A Sleek, Multi-Purpose Venue in Dayton Arcade

In June 2021, Scenic Solutions completed the systems integration for The Tank, a modern theater-in-the-round located within the historic Dayton Arcade in Dayton, Ohio. Designed to accommodate pitch competitions, awards ceremonies, company presentations, and performances, the compact 16-foot-diameter truss and lighting system showcases our ability to create flexible, professional event environments.

Integrated Lighting & Production Systems

Engineered Truss & Lighting Fixtures

  • A 16-foot-diameter round black I-beam truss suspended from six permanent ceiling anchor points.
  • ETC SourceFour Mini LED fixtures for center-stage highlights.
  • ETC ColorSource PAR fixtures providing a full-color spectrum general wash.
  • Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 260 moving-head fixtures featuring nine colors and seven gobo patterns for dynamic lighting effects.
  • More than a dozen pre-programmed lighting scenarios designed to support a variety of event formats.

Adaptable Presentation & Event Capabilities

  • Designed to support pitch competitions, awards ceremonies, company presentations, performances, and other flexible event configurations.
  • Programmable lighting scenarios allow the venue to quickly adapt to changing production needs while maintaining a polished presentation environment.

Enhancing Dayton’s Historic Event Spaces

Located within the restored Dayton Arcade, The Tank provides a flexible, modern performance venue that complements one of Dayton’s most recognizable historic landmarks. This project demonstrates Scenic Solutions’ ability to integrate theatrical systems into architecturally significant spaces while preserving their character and expanding their functionality.

Why Scenic Solutions is the Right Choice

This project highlights our expertise in:

  • Theatrical systems integration for multi-purpose presentation and performance venues
  • Collaborative lighting design with pre-programmed lighting scenarios for ease of operation
  • Careful engineering and installation within historic architectural environments

 
Whether you’re creating corporate presentation spaces, intimate performance venues, or theater-grade environments within historic buildings, Scenic Solutions combines structural engineering, lighting integration, and precision installation to deliver flexible, high-performance event spaces.

MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY.

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