MisterTim
Active Member
I have not been in many theatres, but every one I have been in has a matte black stage floor. Ours was until a couple years ago, when they replaced it with a beautiful glossy wood floor. Now every year for musical productions or dance shows we roll out this huge 100lb+ tarp and gaff it down.
I was always told that stages are matte black to prevent light reflections/remain invisible and to prevent upskirt views.
So then where would whoever did our stage get the idea to make it hardwood? And aside from painting (AFTER SANDING, I've had so many people try to paint over a glossy surface then wonder why it peels up not long after) the stage, is there any other solution easier than a huge tarp?
Citing the fact that I've not been in many theatres other than my own, can somebody fill me in on industry standards regarding this type of thing?
I was always told that stages are matte black to prevent light reflections/remain invisible and to prevent upskirt views.
So then where would whoever did our stage get the idea to make it hardwood? And aside from painting (AFTER SANDING, I've had so many people try to paint over a glossy surface then wonder why it peels up not long after) the stage, is there any other solution easier than a huge tarp?
Citing the fact that I've not been in many theatres other than my own, can somebody fill me in on industry standards regarding this type of thing?