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Epson projectors tapped for university performing arts center

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March 26, 2025

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland is deploying Epson projection technology for six performance venues, according to a press release.

The Clarice houses the School of Music; School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies; The Clarice's own artistic platform for visiting artists, Clarice Presents; and the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library.

Projection plays a vital role in illuminating the center's events, productions, educational courses and communal spaces. Epson's extensive lineup of interchangeable lens laser projectors has been crucial for meeting the diverse projection needs across multiple venues.

"Our team handles all the tech in-house, and I'm a big fan of Epson's versatile lineup and wide range of lens options," Zach Rupp, projections coordinator, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, said in the release. "Every project has its own unique scope of work, and being able to use the same projectors, with lenses that can be used between models, has been crucial. The projectors' level of adaptability and ability to completely change production with a simple lens swap has been invaluable as we manage so many different types of venues and events."

The Clarice has used Epson projectors in multiple ways for many different productions. From using nine Epson projectors to light up the stage for an opera production with projected subtitles, to students working with the projectors in the immersive media design education program, to deploying 16 projectors to transform an entire lobby for its recent NextNOW Fest 2024. Epson's versatile lineup has allowed the center to meet the diverse display needs of everyone.

"At Epson, we prioritize outstanding image quality and reliability while offering tools that make projector installations easier," Ramzi Shakra, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc., said in the release. "The feedback we receive from end users is extremely important to us as it plays a crucial role in shaping our product development and improvements. It's great to see The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center taking full advantage of Epson's flexible lineup and versatile lens options."