I really need some advice.

[misterd]

I agree that the fresnels will be great. Just to cloud the issue with one other option I haven't noticed mentioned--the Altman Baby Zoom. It goes as wide as 50deg, and is a good unit for smaller venues, especially with a GL(x) lamp. Not going to be a cheap as the fresnels, though.

Thanks for the concurrence and for suggesting the Baby Zoom. I looked at the spec sheet and it does look pretty great and perfect for our space. However, like you said, the price is relatively high when compared to the fresnels. In the future though, I can see it being useful for specials in odd places (since the place is entirely our own, the directors will be putting actors in all sorts of places, I am certain).