September 22, 2020

Did You Know – Sound & Light Locks

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.
August 7, 2020

Did You Know – Ladder Changes

Fixed ladders are often necessary in performance spaces. They need to be used carefully, and recent rules from OSHA should be considered.
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
December 16, 2019

Proscenium Opening Protection via Smoke Control

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
December 12, 2019

The Empty Space – Building Volume, Part 2

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
December 10, 2019

The Uncommon Space – Building Volume, Part 1

ASTC Member R. Duane Wilson considers why performance spaces are difficult to accurately estimate compared to other construction projects…. READ MORE
December 5, 2019

Did You Know – Never Enough Storage

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on storage space …. READ MORE…
September 17, 2019

Did You Know? – Ghost Lights, Tormentors and Cycs

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on some backstage technical terms. READ MORE
July 16, 2019

Did You Know – Who Is Asking?

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on how the rooms within performing arts facilities are referenced. READ MORE...