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Hello. My designer is having trouble with a door that needs to be operational for a while, then gets kicked in. It opens onstage. It's opened four or five times prior to when it gets kicked in, and is then off its hinges for the rest of the show. It'd be best if it could get kicked in...

I've checked into balsa wood and it seems that it's only sold in sheets that are 5" wide or narrower, and up to around 3 ft. long. Do you know if balsa wood can be purchased in larger sheets? Big enough to cover a door?Thank you!

Thank you for the feedback. I don't know that we have the budget for balsa, unfortunately, but it seems like the way to go. And thanks for the link to the other forum on this topic. If we end up creating something unique, I'll stop back in to share.

We actually have both. One is knocked off its hinges as someone enters. The other has to be punched through, and then essentially walked through, splintering. I wouldn't mind suggestions on both, but the one that splinters seems to be the one causing the biggest debate. Thank you!!

Hello, all. I need to build a breakaway door that can be reused for 12 performances. I have considered foam, but am wondering if anyone has other suggestions. My biggest concern is that the door look good. It's a small theatre and the element of surprise is very important. Can't look...

Hello, all. I actually registered some time back, but have never posted. I'm an acting coach/director looking for some technical advice. I'll do that in a separate post. Nice to be here! Steve