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Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations, Hiram Collegewww.hiram.edu
THE RESTORATION OF
HAYDENA PHOTO JOURNEY
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
The Warren ShermanHayden Auditorium, Before
Located in historic Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium was built in
1935 and last renovated in 1975. Hayden is the largest venue on
the College campus and for that reason, it is the venue of choice
for performing artists and nationally recognized guests who
attract visitors beyond the campus. Hiram offers these arts and
cultural events at no cost to the community.
Photo: The picture to the left shows Hayden before any renovation work started. The Auditorium is dark, and the original red seating was in need of replacement.
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
begins
A New Look Underway
Thanks to strong support from Cuyhaoga Arts and Culture
and Senator John Eklund (R-18), the Hayden Auditorium
renovation project was funded in House Bill 497. These
funds secured work on rebuilding the stage, which began
in April 2015. The old stage was demolished and a new
stage floor took its place. In July, workers removed the old
seating. New gutters and roof repairs took place during this
same time period.
Metis Construction, LLC, a woman-owned business in Kent,
Ohio, completed all of these renovations.
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
Centerpiece of the Renovation
In August, the shipment of 511 seats arrived from Wenger
Corporation, a leader in performing arts venue seating,
fixtures, and equipment, and workers positioned the
supports and assembled the seats for installation. All main
floor seats were installed the week of August 17, and for the
first time ever, a section of Hayden Auditorium seats were ADA
compliant, offering rollaway seating for wheelchair access.
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
08.2015New Paint
Brightening the Interior
Sodexo, the College’s facilities management vendor,
painted the auditorium walls and balcony facade. Hiram
College completed this work with institutional funds.
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
08.2015New Paint
Community Celebration
On September 2, 2015, President Varlotta welcomed the
Hiram College community and project supporters to celebrate
the renovations in Hayden.
Sen. John Eklund (R-18), who championed the project by
promoting it among state legislators, spoke to the importance
of venues like Hayden for small communities. President Varlotta
talked about the progress thus far, and thanked Sen. Eklund for
his support.
Photos (clockwise from top): President Lori Varlotta; (left to right) Christine Kohls, Executive Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations, Julie Brandle, President of Metis Construction, LLC, Sen. John Eklund, President Varlotta; Sen. John Eklund and President Varlotta.
09.2015Public
Celebration
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
08.2015New Paint
Finishing Touches
Following the celebration, Metis Construction installed
the balcony seating and painted the stage black.
09.2015Public
Celebration
09.2015Work
Completed
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
08.2015New Paint
Hayden Shines on Opening Night with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
On September 18, 2015, Hiram College opened Hayden
Auditorium for its first evening concert event, featur-
ing big band music with vocalist Evelyn Wright. Musicians
played the classics of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie
Holiday, and Frank Sinatra, as well as contemporary
compositions by Herbie Hancock, Paul Ferguson and
Howie Smith.
Over 300 people enjoyed the concert, many remarking on
the beauty of the renovations.
09.2015Public
Celebration
09.2015Work
Completed
09.2015Jazz
Concert
THE RESTORATIONOF HAYDEN
04.2015Renovation
Begins
08.2015New Seat
Installation
08.2015New Paint
Thank You!
The Hiram College community is grateful for the support of
Karen Gahl-Mills, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Brian Durdle,
BakerHostetler, Sen. John Eklund (R-18), Members of the
130th Ohio General Assembly, and the Ohio Facilities Con-
struction Commission.
09.2015Public
Celebration
09.2015Work
Completed
09.2015Jazz
Concert
2015-2016FuturePlans
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