[SML] Building a stage

[Riter, Andrew]

“Cabernet” style theatre.  Loving it.

I would suggest making the stage out of risers (4x8 ply tops, 6” sides ripped from ply sheets).  Leg up to suitable height.

Risers can be removed, refashioned, added to, while keeping a stock of regular shaped pieces.  Customizable.

Consider sound proofing underneath:  insulation batting.  Duron (??)  ½”.  No structural consistency, but deadens the “booming” of it.

Stairs to audience level:  both sides, plus portable set at centre.

Andrew M. Riter
Assistant Technical Director / Head Lighting Technician

604-822-2372
Andrew.riter at ubc.ca<mailto:Andrew.riter at ubc.ca>

From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Sarah McKenney via Stagecraft
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2016 5:58 PM
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Cc: Sarah McKenney
Subject: [SML] Building a stage


Hello friends of the theatre hive mind. A friend of mine is considering taking his theatre troupe to the next level by building (or renovating?) a brick and mortar location to house them in, and has asked me for any advice I could give him on such a matter.

I have some decent experience in lighting, but less so in creating a stage from scratch. Helpful information can even be things you hate at the place you are currently working, and wish were made better.

Now, as with all theatre it will eventually land in "What is the most I can do with zero money?" But I thought I would get a feel for what people found most important in their spaces.

Facts:

-Location: Bend, Oregon

-Theatre style: currently Cabernet, but likely to open up to musicals and ideally using the space for community concerts, local school rentals, and maybe even an landing place for tours (somewhat speculative, advice on whether any of these things are bad ideas also appreciated)

Budget: Underfunded

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!

Sarah McKenney
Electrics technician and Programmer
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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