Theatre Planning Design

Featuring over 39 years of practical knowledge in hands-on operation of theatre and cultural facilities.

Design, Consulting & Management

Schick Shiner and Associates Limited is an integrated consulting and management firm which offers a full range of professional services related to the design and operation of theatres, art centres, galleries and other cultural venues.

Richard Schick - Principal of Firm

Over 300 Projects Completed

Theatre Planning Design & Management Consulting

As “specialist consultants” we have provided, over many projects, a wide range of services including the development of building programmes, functional analysis, site selection and community needs assessment, plus theatre technical equipment specifications, performance specifications for catwalks, stages, sightlines and overall design criteria for theatres.

We have undertaken feasibility, design and management studies as well as projecting capital costs and operating costs. In addition to planning and design services the firm has provided general management and project management services to a number of organizations.

What sets us apart

Offering Many Services

The combination of the consulting and management activities with operational experience has given Schick Shiner and Associates a unique background which few arts consultants possess.

The detailed understanding of day-to-day operations with the appreciation of the ‘big picture’ has given the firm the ability to make meaningful and practical recommendations and observations.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"I have had the fortune to work with Rick on two successful new arts centres, and numerous other projects over the last 20 years. Rick brings a huge wealth of knowledge while remaining adaptable as these projects evolved. I can't highlight enough his ability to balance the needs of the stakeholders through a successful collaborative process, which is a rare skill. I am often asked who I recommend as a theatre consultant, and it is always Schick Shiner and Associates."

Nicholas Beach, General Manager, Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre

"I have had the pleasure of Working with Rick for more than a decade now on several very successful Theatre projects. Richard collaborates effectively, Is extremely knowledgeable and Current. In addition, he has always been very responsive and timely, appropriately supporting the evolution of our theatre projects. I would have no hesitation recommending Richard as a Theatre Consultant in any capacity and look forward to continuing to work with Rick in the Future."

Steven Bushnell, Senior Principal, BR2 Architecture.

"Schick Shiner was critical in the success of the Accolade Buildings -- from the beginning, working with stakeholders to assess our needs, through to the end, overseeing the completion of the project to the quality required."

Phillip Silver – Past Dean of Fine Arts – York University, Toronto (and Client for the Accolade Project)

"Richard Schick has provided us with theatre consulting expertise for over thirty years on a range of feasibility, planning and technical design projects. He brings extensive experience, understanding and an engaging personal commitment."

Simon Richards AIBC RAIC B.Arch BSc. – Partner Cornerstone Architecture & Cornerstone Planning, Vancouver