Facts re #WardTheatre Opera Pit:
It was stated yesterday that we are currently at the rigging/stage sections as it relates to renovating.
The Opera Pit is a part thereof.
The only work done on the opera pit was to remove the termite infested fence. jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-s…
It was stated yesterday that we are currently at the rigging/stage sections as it relates to renovating.
The Opera Pit is a part thereof.
The only work done on the opera pit was to remove the termite infested fence. jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-s…
Contrary to the inaccurate Gleaner publication; we HAVE consulted on the orchestra pit both locally and internationally.
We received recommendations which brought us to 1 conclusion re the Pit, that it was a bit small. The plan is to expand the orchestra pit! Not remove it!!!
We received recommendations which brought us to 1 conclusion re the Pit, that it was a bit small. The plan is to expand the orchestra pit! Not remove it!!!
The Buttus have sought to give a lot of time, resources and thought to the renovations while critics prefer to scavenge its remains. Very telling. We really ought to “conduct” ourselves proper, if it is we seek to correct the doing of others.
The Ward Theatre is not here to be picked apart or pocketed by those with knowledge of its valuable pieces. While their commentary is always welcomed; their motives and propaganda will not be seated. We have been very accommodating and will answer questions.
The Orchestra Pit, the section pictured just in front the stage, was surrounded by termite-infested wood. We removed the woodwork along with the boards in the seating area and had the area treated/sprayed. 
As seen in picture 2, the Orchestra Pit is still present. No plans were ever made to have it scrapped.
It has always been, as far back as 2017, the conclusion that we expand the Orchestra Pit. We are also considering the option of leaving the pit as is, based on fact that expansion would mean a loss of some seating space however scrapping the pit was never an option.
