GANYC received a tour this week of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), at the World Trade Center. The center includes approximately 3 theaters, a restaurant (The Metropolis) by Marcus Samuelsson, and a public lounge on its main floor. https://t.co/7sl8DWyHe8 (tw)

GANYC received a tour this week of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), at the World Trade Center. They are a mission-based institution, providing performances reflecting our larger world. The center includes approximately 90,000 square feet (8,400 m2) across three floors. It consists of 3 theaters: John E. Zuccotti Theater (seating up to 450 people), Mike Nichols Theater (seating up to 250), & Doris Duke Theater (seating up to 99). All 3 theaters are designed so that the (totally soundproof!) walls can rotate and expand to provide extra space for a single theater if needed. The floor and ceiling heights can also be modified. The auditoriums can be arranged in at least 60 configurations! In addition to the theaters, there is also a restaurant— The Metropolis— operated by Marcus Samuelsson. But most helpful to visitors to the area, the center also includes a lounge on its main floor that is open to the public (no ticket needed), and an outdoor terrace as well. The architecture is very fascinating as well. The building’s facade consists of 5,000 panels of veined Portuguese marble. The lighting of this facade changes at night. Thanks to the team at PAC NYC for this opportunity to learn more about this great downtown space. (fb)