BillConnerFASTC
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In the process of designing a new HS auditorium and stage. Currently plan has about 30' of depth upstage if proscenium and 7 to 8 from proscenium to edge of stage - the furthest projection of a shallow curve. I have resisted the very deep forestage, just enough for a lectern and speakers or a table and chairs. If adding stage depth would you rather have it in forestage or upstage of proscenium?
I prefer it upstage, do things behind a curtain are not so far away, and it's easier to have scenery and good lighting positions. The architect prefers it downstage because he did that 10 years ago and thinks they liked it. If it's added forestage, there seems to be no understanding that it needs to be lit well - a second catwalk - and should permit some way to rig or suspend scenery and props over it.
The pit is fully below stage and there will be a row of removable platforms downstage regardless of where it is.
I'd like to present both to school but architect is not supportive.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I prefer it upstage, do things behind a curtain are not so far away, and it's easier to have scenery and good lighting positions. The architect prefers it downstage because he did that 10 years ago and thinks they liked it. If it's added forestage, there seems to be no understanding that it needs to be lit well - a second catwalk - and should permit some way to rig or suspend scenery and props over it.
The pit is fully below stage and there will be a row of removable platforms downstage regardless of where it is.
I'd like to present both to school but architect is not supportive.
Thanks for your thoughts.