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June 19, 2026
Published by Raymond Kent on June 19, 2026
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Theatrical systems have life cycles. Planning for them early, alongside the architecture and the artistic vision, protects the investment and keeps a venue running well past opening night. A theatre consultant can be a useful partner in that work.
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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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June 16, 2026
Published by Staff on June 16, 2026
When venue designers first put pen to paper they must be sure audience members can see the stage and performers. Ensuring proper sightlines can be challenging in renovated and repurposed spaces. Want to know what factors theatre consultants take into account when evaluating and planning sightlines?
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March 9, 2026
Published by Raymond Kent on March 9, 2026
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Performance venues and backstage spaces are designed with the specialized needs of performers and technicians in mind. Accessibility of these spaces should be considered from the beginning of the design process and takes many forms beyond ramps and elevators.
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December 17, 2025
Published by Rusty Cadaret on December 17, 2025
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DMX-512 is a wiring scheme ubiquitous in theatres and many other spaces where high quality dimming of lighting is needed. The industry has been using this control signal for more than 35 years and it has found its way into commercial lighting. Still, one must follow the rules. One of those rules has to do with end of line termination.
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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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November 17, 2025
Published by Robert Jenista on November 17, 2025
We are back with another brief article demystifying the sometimes arcane and certainly unique language used in the theatre. Box Booms have been added to existing theatres and are expected in the construction of new spaces to add valuable lighting positions for the Lighting Designer.
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June 14, 2025
Published by Staff on June 14, 2025
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Performance venues offer a range of accommodations for patrons such as wheelchair spaces, assistive listening devices, and sensory-sensitive performances or areas. One accommodation that theatregoers may not be familiar with is designated aisle seats.
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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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