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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts signs a contract with Figaro Systems Inc.

June 18, 2009

Figaro Systems Inc. is proud to announce the signing of a contract with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri to provide live seat-back titles and captioning technology for the new 3,400 seat performing art complex currently under construction.

Figaro's Wireless Captions at Morton College’s Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

May 14, 2009

When Morton College wanted to insure that all audiences would enjoy the performances at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center they turned to Figaro Systems for help...

New mailing address for Figaro Systems Inc.

May 1, 2009

New mailing address for Figaro Systems Inc.

Figaro Systems Inc. Announces CEO Position

April 10, 2009

Figaro Systems, Inc. has elected Geoff Webb to the position of president and CEO and Patrick Markle to the position of chairman of the board.

Giving the Opera a New Voice - A Case Study

October 1, 2007

The opera gives it’s fans great music, timeless stories, and unmatched spectacle. Figaro Systems of Santa Fe, New Mexico gives them something that many have never had: access to the language. Protomold, of Maple Plain, Minnesota has been instrumental in helping Figaro bring modern technology to this most traditional of art forms...

User-friendly arts: In-seat text displays that subtitle and translate

Auditoria, May 1, 2007

Over margaritas at Maria’s in Santa Fe in 1994, two opera professionals stumbled upon a way to make the performing arts more relevant in the wired world.

Figaro Systems Inc. announces the appointment of Max Rich as Director of Sales.

February 1, 2007

Figaro Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Rich as Director of Sales. After a number years as the driving force behind ‘Auditoria’ magazine...

Italian Job: Milan gives thumbs up to text displays

Auditoria, October 1, 2006

Figaro's Simultext System met with instant approval and soon, not only did the demand for seats increase, Milan's opera fans began to insist that a text display system be installed in the "Old House."

Inside the Opera

Destinations magazine, August 21, 2006

Many motorcoach groups include audiences who have been exposed to opera at some point—even if just through a movie or one-time visit.

Beyond Opera

Albuquerque Journal, August 16, 2006

Some purists might call it sacrilege, but a Santa Fe company has built a business out of translating what is being said—or sung—on stage at the opera.