curtis73
Well-Known Member
Pretty simple question. My guess is that the predominant answer is Off-Broadway or SuperSat.
I work for a community theatre that (if I do say so myself) hits way above what our funding suggests. I have a storage room full of latex paint that has been donated, left over from another show, or otherwise scooped up off the "oops" paint shelf at home depot. I also have a deal with my Sherwin Williams that if they have any buckets that broke open in transit, didn't mix color right, or otherwise can't be sold that they give it to me or one of a few other charitable groups. I do latex mostly because it's cheap, it's easy cleanup, and super simple to solicit donations.
I also admit that I know very little about paint chemistries. I did have one scenic designer tell me he would come paint the set for me for free, but he only used SuperSats. We compromised and I got him Off-broadway. The only reason I could afford it was because I didn't have to hire a separate painter.
Am I missing something? Is there something in between SpeedWall and SuperSats that would up my painting game without destroying my non-profit budgets? I feel like I only have experience with the absolute extremes. Is it something that the additional cost will show up as increased production value?
For reference, we produce single shows at any given time, they're up for three weeks, then the whole thing gets struck and recycled. Two different venues - one is a 50 x 60 black box and the other is a 40' proscenium with 700 seats... in case that affects your recommendation.
I work for a community theatre that (if I do say so myself) hits way above what our funding suggests. I have a storage room full of latex paint that has been donated, left over from another show, or otherwise scooped up off the "oops" paint shelf at home depot. I also have a deal with my Sherwin Williams that if they have any buckets that broke open in transit, didn't mix color right, or otherwise can't be sold that they give it to me or one of a few other charitable groups. I do latex mostly because it's cheap, it's easy cleanup, and super simple to solicit donations.
I also admit that I know very little about paint chemistries. I did have one scenic designer tell me he would come paint the set for me for free, but he only used SuperSats. We compromised and I got him Off-broadway. The only reason I could afford it was because I didn't have to hire a separate painter.
Am I missing something? Is there something in between SpeedWall and SuperSats that would up my painting game without destroying my non-profit budgets? I feel like I only have experience with the absolute extremes. Is it something that the additional cost will show up as increased production value?
For reference, we produce single shows at any given time, they're up for three weeks, then the whole thing gets struck and recycled. Two different venues - one is a 50 x 60 black box and the other is a 40' proscenium with 700 seats... in case that affects your recommendation.
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