EWCguy
Active Member
DanTt - as with the non-existent fly system, there is no actual pit. The stage is 28" above the house floor and the area demarked on the floor plan that you are likely referring to as the pit (hey, we do too!) contains the first row of seating (removable) along that curved edge. All falls from the stage are limited to that 28".How do you normally guard your pit when it's not in use?
Bill, sorry I didn't specify hollywood as the plan for all flats mentioned. Audience could enter, egress, and access usual toilet rooms from the ends of the stage that meet row E of the house. Up the stairs they go to row Q, level with the lobby and the restrooms there!When you say flats, I still think of conventional canvas and frame. I doubt these would meet the strength requirements - or even come very close - for a guard at pit edge -but hollywood flats might. May depend on connection.
I wondered if there was a chance for "bridge" to audience - for entrance, egress, and access to usual toilet rooms. Maybe from the ends of the calier stage area? Just a thought.
@TimMc, In terms of accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms, those are addressed by stage access via the scene shop, which is at ground level (albeit downhill from) with one of our parking lots. The restrooms typically reserved for actors are accessible.