[SML] Building a stage

[Dale Farmer]

On 5/29/2016 7:09 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.
>
>
>

If you can get a beer and wine license, this opens up other income 
streams.

Also, with the current political shitstorm over bathrooms and 
transgender folks, Plan for three kinds of bathrooms, One for guys, one 
for gals, one for mixed genders.

--Dale