Set construction chair

Objectives

Typical tasks and tips

• Understand the set design.
• Construct the set, using existing components and materials where possible.
  • Set construction should not result in permanent modifications to the Coach House building, example: screws or nails driven into the floor, walls, doors, or other woodwork.  Instead, use stage weights or clamping devices that leave no trace following their removal.  Chain or wires to overhead pipes, which we have installed for the purpose, can be used to stabilize tall flats or to hang small set pieces such as a window frame.
  • TIP: Do as much construction and painting as possible in the workshop, assembling pre-built pieces in the Performance Room.  This will keep the performance room clean and avoid damage to our theater seats.  If any touch-up painting is required in the Performance Room, drop cloths should be used to protect the floor and any errant paint should be cleaned up before the show opens.
  • TIP: To retard the spread of fire, all building doors must be fully closed whenever the building is unoccupied, yet they must remain operational in case evacuation is necessary.  Set design and construction must be done so as not to prevent the complete opening and closing of these doors.
  • TIP: At then end of each work day, unplug ALL electrical tools. If you are using battery chargers, hook them up ONLY on a clear area of the workbench in the workshop.  This will help prevent fire or personal injury if someone comes in contact with an energized tool.
• If you identify a need for new tools or tool repair, bring it to the attention of the BOM.
• Disassemble, remove, repair as needed, and store reusable set components as soon as possible after the final performance.
• Adhere to budget.

Last revised 3/26/04

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