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April 29, 2021
Published by Michael Parrella on April 29, 2021
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Studio spaces by their nature do not have the fly tower found with a proscenium stage. Commonly there is a fixed room volume, but lighting and other equipment overhead must still be mounted and serviced. We examine some options here, considering a music performance studio space.
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December 12, 2020
Published by Robert Shook on December 12, 2020
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Performers need special rooms to get into costume and apply makeup. In many cases those performers spend a lot of time in these spaces, so the rooms need to be done well. The requirements are not complicated but may be unfamiliar to those who have not spent time backstage.
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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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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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December 16, 2019
Published by Chip Ulich on December 16, 2019
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Many stages need protection at the stage opening due to the height of the stage. One of the more recently developed options for stage proscenium protection is smoke control. At a recent USITT Conference, member Chip Ulich led a presentation on the subject, recounted here…. READ MORE
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December 12, 2019
Published by Duane Wilson on December 12, 2019
Member R. Duane Wilson, ASTC continues his examination of why theatres and other places of public assembly are so much more costly than other construction types. Here he looks at the added volume found in these spaces…. READ MORE
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