[SML] Building a stage

[Chip Wood]

When we started our company we ran into all the below, so we toured for 
a while- Retirement homes, vets, clubs, churches- got great reaction and 
an invite back.  Ran for 3 years, but finally got very tired of 2-3 
setups/strikes per weekend.  Don't want to be a pessimist-god knows we 
need as much theatre as possible.  Try this- seat ALL the participants 
around a table, set a case of beer or tea in a cooler, and TALK about 
who is going to do what with this info in front of everybody.  Open some 
eyes and minds.  BTW, it can't be done with 0$ budget, you will need 
some upfront or line of credit money.  Mickey and Judy are only in the 
movies.

Chip 1
On 5/29/2016 4:09 PM, Derek Leffew via Stagecraft wrote:
> I don't want to be a pessimist, but I fear "building a stage" is one of the
> least important worries if what you're asking/wanting is to do theatre in a
> "found space."  Building codes?  ADA-compliance?  Occupancy permit?  Public
> Place of Amusement License?   All and many more, roadblocks in your path.
> There's a great book, somewhat dated now but well worth a look if you can
> find it:  Will It Make a Theatre: A Guide to Finding, Renovating, Financing,
> Bringing Up-to-Code, the Non-Traditional Performance Space, Eldon Elder,
> OOBA publisher, 1979.  Amazon has 22 copies used from $0.01 (+3.99
> shipping).  Well worth it as it has considerations few of us would even
> think about.
>
> As to the "stage" itself, 4x8 plywood platforms with 2x4 legs 2' high might
> be all you need, but local ADJ or Fire Marshal may require something
> different, at a minimum that all bare wood be painted, up to a maximum of
> "the materials you install will need to meet ASTM E-84 Class A. This is the
> same as UL 723 Class 1, and NFPA 255 Class A.".
>
> Forget for the moment anything about receiving touring productions, unless
> some sort of "reader's theatre" or one-person shows with very minimal tech
> needs.
>
> A cabernet cabaret?  I love it.
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