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November 23, 2021
Published by Staff on November 23, 2021
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Too often, American performing arts facilities get off on the wrong foot, with the design team being solicited with scant information. Other parts of the world have found a better way.
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October 21, 2021
Published by Staff on October 21, 2021
When it comes to color in a theatre or performing arts space, it’s not always necessary to follow that age old advice from The Rolling Stones. Color can be used wisely in a theatre. No, it’s not always necessary to, “Paint it, Black.”
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August 25, 2021
Published by Robert Shook on August 25, 2021
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Mix positions for sound console operators are notoriously difficult to integrate into performing arts spaces due to several competing priorities.
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July 14, 2021
Published by Andrew Gibbs on July 14, 2021
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A little known tool for creating well organized seating layouts and good audience sightlines is to vary the widths of the seats. But don’t tell the audience lest they start asking for individual seats because they are just a bit wider.
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June 21, 2021
Published by Robert Davis on June 21, 2021
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Back stage communications systems are critical to the use of most performance spaces. Performers need to know what is happening on stage and when they are needed for their entrance. These systems are designed by audio system designers, but the function should be of interest to the design team for a successful building
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June 14, 2021
Published by Paul Sanow on June 14, 2021
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Performing arts spaces with balconies allow more of the audience to be close to the action. The balcony fascia also provides valuable space for performance technology and to reinforce the appearance of the room. Aesthetics, function, performance, and structure must be carefully planned.
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June 7, 2021
Published by Robert Long on June 7, 2021
People involved in technical theatre are well known for their resourceful use of all kinds of technology. It’s not just the people working backstage, but the designers of new buildings. Robert Long, FASTC provides a few examples in this edition of Did You Know?
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May 17, 2021
Published by Robert Shook on May 17, 2021
Places for follow spots are an important consideration in the design of most performing arts theatres. It is easy to overlook an area many people do not see, yet they see the results of a well-designed location for manually operated follow spots...
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April 29, 2021
Published by Michael Parrella on April 29, 2021
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Studio spaces by their nature do not have the fly tower found with a proscenium stage. Commonly there is a fixed room volume, but lighting and other equipment overhead must still be mounted and serviced. We examine some options here, considering a music performance studio space.
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