Trees

Carpentry

We have two trees being built. The 4×4 centers are legs for platforms. The legs will poke through the lid of the platform and the tree framing will hold chicken wire and paper mache. Each plywood half circle is cut to random sizes and placed at irregular distances...

Platforming

Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.

Here’s a mix-n-match set of platform methods. The open framed part is called a parallel.The platforms on the top are comprised of a basic 4×8 and a 4×4 platform framed using 1×6 lumber. The bottom platforms are only slightly different as they are...

Flats, aka Scenery, Walls, Masking

Carpentry

Flats, aka Scenery, Walls, Masking for Theater What is a Flat? A stage flat for theater is a fake wall. Most scenic walls will need several flats to make a full wall. Scenic walls are comprised of several stage flats put together to make up the entire wall. When doors...

Muslin

Materials

Muslin is a cloth used for numerous things in Tech Theater. It comes in several widths for all sorts of uses. Covering Flats. Covering Platforming. Covering Trees.  Covering Actors, (costumes.) Making props.  Curtains. And much more. Hint for cutting: Muslin tears in...