West High School Performing Arts Center

Torrance West High School used off-site facilities to support its arts programs for years. This new facility provides a 500-seat multi-use auditorium to support drama, instrumental and choral performances, dance, pop concerts, talent shows, movie nights, and lectures. The facility has total support spaces, including a scene shop, dressing rooms, technical production control spaces, and extensive technical production systems. Salas O’Brien provided design for audio, lighting, theatre planning, theatrical equipment, and video. Our work focused on enhancing the experience for students, faculty, and audiences while maximizing functionality within the budget.