Founded in 1993 by Patrick Markle, Geoff Webb, and Ron Erkman, Figaro Systems, Inc. is an American company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The company specializes in providing seatback and wireless titling software and system installations to opera houses and other music performance venues worldwide. Figaro Systems aims to enhance the audience experience by enabling individualized, simultaneous, multi-lingual dialogue and libretto-reading, making performances accessible to a broader audience.
Notable figures associated with Figaro Systems include its founders, who have been instrumental in pioneering assistive technology in the performing arts sector. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the first to offer such technology on a global scale. Its innovative solutions have had a substantial impact on the accessibility of live performances, enriching the cultural experience for audiences around the world.