[SML] Platforming to go on the road

[Paul Anderson]

I work for a small 4 year college and basically build scenery that sits on
the stage till strike.  The only shows I've built for packing in a truck
were already designed with that in mind.

Our current production is being entered for ACTF participation and is being
designed by what are basically not designers.  So far they have a platform
setup that is 8 feet in the air.  The thought of raising heavy platforms
that high scares me.

Not having done this I'm not sure what my options are.  One thought I
suppose is that there could be some sort of legging system put on each
platform while upside down, then roll those assemblies upright one at a
time and tie together.  Some sort of folding gate legs and simple plywood
tops instead of framed platforms is something I've also seen done.

There is some masking underneath which could be load bearing.  But one
corner is to be black scrim with some action to be revealed under the
platform.  And one platform has to have a trap to get into this underneath
playing area.

Any suggestions welcome.

-- 
Paul Anderson
Technical Director for Theater
Hope College
Holland, MI
616-395-7104
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