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December 12, 2020
Published by Paul Sanow on December 12, 2020
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The 2021 ASTC-USITT Venue Renovation Challenge planned for Columbus, OH during the USITT Conference has changed format.
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December 8, 2020
Published by Robert Long on December 8, 2020
The term proscenium is thrown around often when discussing traditional theatre forms. Join Robert Long for a short cup of coffee and some thoughts on the subject...
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November 3, 2020
Published by Duane Wilson on November 3, 2020
Our series considering the cost drivers of performing arts spaces visits the subject of grossing factors. Assembly spaces are by their very nature less efficient than other building types, but with good reason.
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October 15, 2020
Published by Paul Sanow on October 15, 2020
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Alex Robertson has been accepted into full membership of the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC). Alex is a Project Theatre Consultant in the Dallas office of Schuler Shook.
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October 7, 2020
Published by Robert Davis on October 7, 2020
Theatre Consultants are often tasked with helping to decide the size of a stage. It’s important to remember that the users need to know how much of the stage can be used, unobstructed by ducts and other services which may be required but do not contribute to the intended use of a stage
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September 22, 2020
Published by Paul Sanow on September 22, 2020
Well-designed transitions between lobbies or corridors and the performance space are very important. Without Sound and Light Locks, performances can be disturbed by light spill and noisy doors.
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August 7, 2020
Published by Peter Scheu on August 7, 2020
Fixed ladders are often necessary in performance spaces. They need to be used carefully, and recent rules from OSHA should be considered.
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June 17, 2020
Published by Staff on June 17, 2020
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The initial instinct of many people in the performing arts is to create theatres and production spaces which are dark and disconnected from daylight. However, many areas in a performing arts building can benefit from daylight, including the performance space if carefully planned ….
By By Robert Long, FASTC & Robert Shook, FASTC
By By Robert Long, FASTC & Robert Shook, FASTC
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June 11, 2020
Published by Robert Long on June 11, 2020
Loading Docks may not be glamorous, but they are incredibly important to the success of performing arts buildings. Robert Long, FASTC offers some key planning ideas for Loading Docks.
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