# Peek-a-Boo Theatres Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Pairs Blackout Blinds With Glass Walls By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dee-and-charles-wyly-theatre References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/15/the-dee-and-charles-wyly-theatre-by-rex-and-oma/) & [rex-ny](http://www.rex-ny.com/) Located in Dallas, Texas is the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre designed by Joshua Prince-Ramus of [REX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-bar-stool) and Rem Koolhaas of [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest). Not only is this theatre a beauty but it also has a futuristic flair, and takes the theatre exerience to a whole other level. For example, the auditorium is surrounded by [glass walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) with blackout blinds which can be opened to reveal the city, and also allow glimpses of the performance from outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Theatres:** Creating theatres with futuristic features like glass walls and blackout blinds to enhance the theatre experience. - **Interactive Performance Spaces:** Designing performance spaces that allow glimpses of the performance from outside, creating an interactive experience for the audience. - **Blending Indoor and Outdoor:** Incorporating glass walls and blackout blinds in theatres to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to design futuristic theatres and performance spaces with innovative features. - **Entertainment:** Creating immersive and interactive theatre experiences by incorporating glass walls and blackout blinds in performance spaces. - **Hospitality:** Designing unique entertainment venues within hotels and resorts by incorporating futuristic theatre designs with glass walls and blackout blinds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garage-Converted Box Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-public-theater.md) - [Mass-Timber Lakeside Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-of-the-arts.md) - [Archival Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Black Box Theatre Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urmila-kanoria-black-box.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Industrial-Themed Dance Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells.md) - [Performance-Driven Public Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall.md) - [Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre.md)