December 11, 2023

Did You Know – Checking in on the Coat Room

At some point in the design of performing arts spaces there may be a discussion of the requirements for a coat room. Buildings are changing with the times, and this program space is no different.
November 13, 2022

Early Theatre Winch Controls

In the early days of Theatre Consulting as a profession, some consultants were much more hands-on when it comes to the design of equipment to solve a particular need. As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”. Jim Read, FASTC shares some thoughts on his early work with consulting pioneer, George C. Izenour, and how early winch controls were developed.
July 20, 2022

Did You Know – A Sticky Ticket Wicket

After you work through the word etymology, you will find some solid information about trends in box offices for performing arts.
April 21, 2022

Halls of the Halls

ASTC:Notes recently heard from a reader inquiring about codes and design standards for corridors used in performing arts. As with anything else related to performance buildings, the code minimum is rarely sufficient for the job. Good design considers the way circulation routes are used….
November 23, 2021

Where’s the Brief?

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.
October 21, 2021

Did You Know – Color My World

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.”
June 17, 2020

Let the Sunshine In – Daylight in Performing Arts Buildings

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
April 15, 2020

ASTC Announces New Fellows and Member for 2020

ASTC is pleased to announce that at the “Online” Annual Business Meeting, Jack Hagler, Todd Hensley, and R. Duane Wilson were recognized and awarded the title of Fellow of American Society of Theatre Consultants (FASTC.)
June 18, 2019

Enough About The Ideal Theatre; What about The Ideal Rehearsal Studio?

The audience hopes to see magic when they visit a theatre. That magic is the result of many hours of hard work developing and rehearsing a performance. Much of that work occurs in a very important room where artists should be free to work without constraint or distraction. READ MORE…