Photo essay by Laura Bailey
Grand architecture, state-of-the-art technology and tailor-made curricula will enchant scholars and community members at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS).
“We’re one of very few schools in the state two have two fully functional theaters,” said Lea McCabe.
McCabe, the BAIMS school principal, discussed the different curricula and areas of study that will be offered to students.
“There are five pathways: theater, creative construction, vocal music, instrumental music and visual arts,” said McCabe. “All of those have spaces around the building.”
Students who choose the theater path will have the opportunity to perform in the historic Rockwell Theater. The venue features 650 seats, live feed monitors, a box office and a fully functional concession stand.
Adorning the theater ceiling is a grand light fixture made in Bristol’s J.H. Sessions Foundry in 1920.
The black box theater will provide a more intimate space for performances and rehearsals. The room is outfitted with a mirrored wall and ballet barre for dance, and prop floors so that set pieces can be safely screwed in.
The band and chorus rooms were constructed with state-of-the-art sound proofing, and students will have access to the school’s fully functional recording studio.
The gymnasium boasts a rock climbing wall and newly-constructed basketball court. The walls are accented with the BAIMS school colors of black and gold.
BAIMS will open its doors to middle school and high school scholars Monday, August 29.
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