TheatreDNA: A Decade of Redefining Performing Arts Venues
TheatreDNA, founded by Michael Ferguson and Benton Delinger, is marking its tenth year by reflecting on how it's transformed performing arts spaces into versatile, community-centered hubs. Drawing from their extensive backgrounds in professional theatre and previous work on major projects like the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre in Athens and the Kauffman Center in Kansas City, the company connects different fields. Over the past decade, they've worked on diverse projects, including the Chase Arena and the Colburn Center in Los Angeles. Recently, they expanded by acquiring Victor Gotesman Performing Arts Planning and Assembly Arts, boosting their expertise in market research. Looking ahead, their focus will include innovative programming, digital advancements, and cost-effectiveness.
Key facts
- TheatreDNA was founded by Michael Ferguson and Benton Delinger.
- The firm celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.
- Founders worked on the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre, Kauffman Center, and AT&T Performing Arts Center.
- TheatreDNA acquired Victor Gotesman Performing Arts Planning and Assembly Arts.
- Projects include Chase Arena, Outside In, Colburn Center, MIT, and Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
- The firm emphasizes aligning design, operations, and community relevance.
- TheatreDNA applies its approach to both large-scale and small community venues.
- Future trends include non-traditional programming and digital integration.
Entities
Institutions
- TheatreDNA
- PCPA Pacific Conservatory
- San Jose Rep
- Denver Center
- Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- AT&T Performing Arts Center
- Cerritos College
- Pfeiffer, a Perkins Eastman Studio
- USC Dick Wolf Drama Center
- Chase Arena
- Colburn Center
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Long Beach Entertainment and Convention Center
- Meta
- Victor Gotesman Performing Arts Planning
- Assembly Arts
- Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
- Gehry Partners
- Gensler
- Semple Brown Design
Locations
- Athens
- Greece
- Kansas City
- United States
- Dallas
- Cerritos
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Denver