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June 19, 2026
Published by Paul Sanow on June 19, 2026
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It is important to get the size right. Is it possible to find the Goldilocks size for a theatre? Too big adds a lot of cost and doesn’t support the performers. Too small may not accommodate the audiences desired. A discussion of how to get it “just right.”
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December 9, 2025
Published by Paul Sanow on December 9, 2025
Did you know it is important to make sure all of the people involved in a project are using the same vocabulary? One word often used in architectural design projects that can be confusing for administrators and end users is “program”. It can mean lots of things to many people and all of them are right!
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June 2, 2025
Published by Paul Sanow on June 2, 2025
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While it is important to understand the unique needs of performers and the public, another group is often forgotten in space planning. Just because they wear a lot of black and stay out of the public’s view it does not mean their needs should be forgotten. Let’s find some room for the stage crew.
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October 11, 2024
Published by Paul Sanow on October 11, 2024
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Access is a common concern in performing arts buildings. Often this refers to equal access for all members of the public and removing barriers. There’s another important type of access that is part of using and maintaining these complicated buildings. It is necessary to be able to get to all of the equipment in a performing arts building for operation and maintenance.
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February 21, 2024
Published by Paul Sanow on February 21, 2024
Sometimes there is confusion in the marketplace about the roles of theatre consultants and dealers. Some owners or architects elect to work with a dealer, thinking they will receive the same level of service as they would from a dedicated theatre consultant, and possibly for free. Theatre consultants and dealers may each be considered “theatre experts”, but they have very different roles and agendas in the construction process.
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December 2, 2023
Published by Paul Sanow on December 2, 2023
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Lobbies aren’t just places where audiences mill about, waiting for the doors to open so they can find their seats. More and more operators want these spaces to serve a variety of functions, often to generate revenue or at least provide audience service.
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November 18, 2023
Published by Paul Sanow on November 18, 2023
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The ASTC continues to be active at the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Conference, this year in Pittsburgh. Two intrepid ASTC Fellows led the charge with the next installment of their history series.
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November 12, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on November 12, 2022
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) mourns the loss of longtime member and Fellow, James “Jim” Read, FASTC, who passed away on November 2, 2022.
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August 22, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on August 22, 2022
Dressing and Makeup Rooms have specific requirements that are often ignored or misunderstood. Some of those requirements help performers do the work they need to do, while other requirements are there for life safety.
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