Joe's Pub to Celebrate 15 Years; Kicks Off Anniversary with New Sound System

Joe's Pub at The Public is celebrating 15 years of presenting the best in live music and performance nightly. This month, a series of new initiatives and highlights are being announced as part of its anniversary, beginning with the installation of d&b audiotechnik's state-of-the-art White Range sound system.

Featuring new amplifiers, main front-of-house speakers, subwoofers and stage monitors, d&b's White Range gives audience members and artists the superior sound quality they have come to expect at Joe's Pub, and demonstrates the venue's commitment to maintaining the highest production value of any performance space of its size.

"The advantage of having such an intimate space is the connection between the audience and artist," said Joe's Pub director Shanta Thake. "Utilizing a new sound system from d&b audio makes that connection even more palpable."

"Joe's Pub is one of those rare, intimate venues where audio quality and pattern control is paramount," said Michael Eisenberg, Northeast Regional Manager of d&b audiotechnik. "Careful consideration was paid toward the system design and products. We are simply thrilled to be a part of Joe's Pub and their 15th anniversary."

This fall also marks the first anniversary of The Public Theater's $40 million revitalization of its downtown home at Astor Place, unveiled in October 2012 and designed to engage the entire New York community.

d&b is regarded as one of the leading companies in electroacoustics. Its products are used globally in concert halls, theatres, opera houses, broadcast and everything from the smallest conference room to the largest stadium. For more information on d&b audiotechnik, please visit: http://www.dbaudio.com/

Equipment list: (3) 10A, (1) 10AL-D, (2) 12S-D, (4) 18S-SUB, (1) E8, (4) M6 Monitor, (1) R60 USB to CAN Interface, (5) D6 Amplifier and (1) D12 Amplifier.

Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows and to purchase tickets. Or call 212-967-7555 or visit in person at The Taub Box Office at The Public Theater (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.

ABOUT JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC: Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub debuted in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. In 2013, Joe's Pub celebrates 15 years of the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. It received a top-to-bottom renovation in 2011, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually. www.joespub.com

ABOUT The Public Theater AT ASTOR PLACE: Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all, new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust provides leadership support for The Public Theater's year-round activities. www.publictheater.com