[SML] Tracking Scenery on a Budget

[gbierly]

> High school students as stagehands pushing the scenery might be the least expensive. 

Next step in cost and simplicity would be push sticks (I googled it and only found Creative Conners automation system going but the name Pushstick that will NOT be inexpensive)  Think of your childhood little red wagon handle.  A long straight pushrod hinged at the scenic wagon that would tip straight up when offstage but lay flat on the deck when in position on stage.

Next would be ropes attached to each side of the wagon laying across the floor of the stage with stagehands pulling from either wing.  

All of the above could use regular wagons with swivel or straight casters.  Rose Brand has a low profile Pallet Master Caster the your wagon could be as low as a sheet of plywood.  

Track with a cable under the floor is the slickest and can be done on a budget.  It can be run with an hand winch or automation.  I will leave the details of this to others since I have not tried this method yet.  I have seen a number of systems in use and in articles so their are lots of resources out there.    



Greg Bierly
Performing Arts Center Manager
Hempfield High School