Vegas Sphere Tech Planned For Palm Springs Theater Amid Restoration Project

PALM SPRINGS, CA — New video and sound systems are planned for the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, it was announced on Tuesday, and the companies behind them are responsible for the technology at the Las Vegas Sphere.

The addition was described by Brian Ray, Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation board member.

“If you have been one of the millions who’ve marveled at the incredible technology on display at The Sphere in Las Vegas, then you have been able to experience the genius of Ron Proesel of SACO Technologies,” Ray said. “Ron and SACO have generously agreed to donate this bespoke video wall for permanent use at the theatre. This means the creative teams of performers can bring in a drive of their preferred video content, which will be controlled from the sound and light position at the back of the theater, to enhance the experience of the audience. I’m very grateful to my dear friend Ron Proesel for this unparalleled and incredibly generous donation.”

The scope of these two important technology donations has significantly increased the ability of the Plaza Theatre to attract acts, according to J.R. Roberts, president of the Plaza Theatre Foundation, said in a statement.

SACO Technologies, the company behind the Sphere technology in Las Vegas, has donated a video wall featuring a cast-aluminum frame and LED panels, which will be installed against the back wall of the theater's stage.

Fender Musical Instruments Corp., a leading manufacturer of guitars, basses, amps and other accessories, donated a range of high-end amplifiers, which officials said will reduce equipment rental costs for future acts.

The amplifiers, otherwise known as a backline package, include an acoustic Junior amplifier, a 1964 Deluxe Reverb amp, a Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amp, a 1959 Tone Master Bassman amp, a bass 800-amp head, an acoustic 100 amp, two 4x10 Bass cabinets, amplifier covers and speaker cables.

"Having this industry-standard backline package will be very useful and will be included in our tech package sent to managers and agents when we are attracting acts," Brian Ray, foundation board member, said in a statement.

Following extensive restorations, the theater will open in early December, officials said.