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June 13, 2023
Published by Jim Hultquist on June 13, 2023
It is important to understand what we are trying to build when designing theatres and other places for performing arts. With apologies to the late architectural critic Michael Sorkin, consider these things every theatre architect should understand. Most theatre consultants do.
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May 2, 2023
Published by William R. Conner, FASTC on May 2, 2023
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Fire Safety Curtains and other proscenium opening protectives have been a topic for stage design for centuries (literally). In 1992, ASTC got involved in the process of revising the building codes, resulting in significant changes to requirements for stages. Bill Conner, FASTC led that project. Here he tells the story.
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December 11, 2022
Published by Peter Scheu on December 11, 2022
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Our industry has come a long way over the last few years, and it’s not just about LEDs! There have been great strides when it comes to safety and proper engineering of the equipment that goes into theatres. Here, we go into the weeds, er… up into the flies.
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November 13, 2022
Published by Staff on November 13, 2022
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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.
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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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July 20, 2022
Published by Staff on July 20, 2022
After you work through the word etymology, you will find some solid information about trends in box offices for performing arts.
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May 18, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on May 18, 2022
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Performing arts spaces are complicated. Don’t assume a theatre consultant is merely an equipment specifier. Gain their expertise early, not when it is too late to fix problems. In the end the consultant’s fee is money well spent and the resulting building will be much better.
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April 21, 2022
Published by Staff on April 21, 2022
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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….
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December 10, 2021
Published by Paul Sanow on December 10, 2021
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Just when you think you've seen it all, someone will try to put something new on a stage. Stages aren’t just for dancers, musicians, or plays with elaborate scenery; sometimes there are cars or the odd elephant. How do we design the stage floor to meet these exacting and unpredictable requirements?
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