[SML] Box Booms

[Kristi R-C]

 What Steve said - every word. 
My favorite box boom positions are part of a stairwell platform so they can be easily reached safely and the students also are comfortable working there. Instead of climbing a vertical or using a MEWP/AWP, they simply climb stairs to get to the platform. A couple of parallel verticals make for easy reach even for shorter students. 
Fight for Cove and Balcony rail positions, too. And ensure they can hold HEAVY moving lights - with adequate power and convenient data connections. 
Plus empty conduit for whatever gets invented in the next 5-10 years. 
Kristi R-C
   



On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 7:08 AM Steve Shelley via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:


Hi folks;

 

Fight for the box boom positions. On a deep thrust in a multi-use auditorium, not having box booms will severely impact any events taking place with a closed main curtain. Especially any musical events with music stands and the need to read music without stand lights. For that matter, it might be worthy to open a discussion about overhead downlight position over the thrust as well.

 

I’ve worked in venues with box booms that have no access from behind. IMO, they are more time-taking and run greater risk of student injury, not to mention the additional cost for ladders and lifts.

 

While mention has been made supporting balcony rail positions, those are most often used for either curtain or backdrop washes. Box Booms and overhead positions sculpt the performers, and help mimic the same hanging positions found upstage of the main curtain, for better visual blending.

 

If the architect stubbornly resists discussing the box boom position, get a consultant. Or a new architect. Just my $.02.

 

Best,

 

Steve
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