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AnnetteLogue
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Topic: creating a venue space
Posted: 5/10/10 at 2:51pm

We are currently being offered a rather large space at a phenomenal price at an outlet mall right off a major interstate. I believe this space may be over 10k sq. feet. We do not have anything but hard work and a small budget to turn this into probably a black box.

Does anyone know where I can look for things like used theater seats, lights, and anything else to furnish a venue?

Annette Logue
McIntosh Theatre Arts Company
Darien, Georgia

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Posted: 5/10/10 at 4:22pm

I have access to inexpensive used, but great shape, grand drapes, Blue, 22' x 50' if you are interested. These can be a good way to define the playing space and create entrance areas as wings.

Be aware that these are real, velour full drapes, each half weighs approx 250 lbs.

I also have access to discounted freight services to get them to you.

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Posted: 5/10/10 at 7:36pm

Wow..do you know how much? I'm trying to get some kind of idea before a board meeting on Tuesday. I found 118 seats about 4 hours away for a steal! Less than 5 dollars a seat. I've seen pictures. They look awesome. I think I am, once again, jumping in over my head..lol I know enough about theatre to probably be dangerous..Ain't life grand!

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Annette Logue
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Posted: 5/10/10 at 8:58pm

Start with a plan & remember the 5 P's.
Find a theatre techie or an electrician to ensure there is adaquate power availability into the premises to run an average production.
Put out feelers to theatre hire & supply Companies to see if they have any gear they are updating or damaged & ready to chuck into the rubbish bin.
Scrounge around other theatre venues for unwanted stuff they want to get rid of.
Frankly I'd make a mock up rough near scale model of the venue, using the good old Lego system & tart it up for presentation as a visual aid.
Start a 'Want & basic wish list' of gear needed & what you can get away with or around.
Recycle & Salvage yards are good place to find used gear that can be fixed up cheaply, especialy with electrical requirements & building materials.

[western] Gondawandaland
"Hear the light & see the sound!
TOI TOI CHOOKAS
{may you always play to a full house!}

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Posted: 5/11/10 at 12:34pm

The Blue Grand Drapes are $1200. They are full velour 22' x 30' each side for a total of 22' high x 60' wide in very good shape. If you are interested let me know and I will get the shipping cost to Georgia.

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AnnetteLogue Player Joined: 2/28/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Topic: creating a venue space Posted: 5/10/10 at 2:51pm
	We are currently being offered a rather large space at a phenomenal price at an outlet mall right off a major interstate. I believe this space may be over 10k sq. feet. We do not have anything but hard work and a small budget to turn this into probably a black box. Does anyone know where I can look for things like used theater seats, lights, and anything else to furnish a venue?
	Annette Logue McIntosh Theatre Arts Company Darien, Georgia

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vickifrank Celebrity Joined: 9/21/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Posted: 5/10/10 at 4:22pm
	I have access to inexpensive used, but great shape, grand drapes, Blue, 22' x 50' if you are interested. These can be a good way to define the playing space and create entrance areas as wings. Be aware that these are real, velour full drapes, each half weighs approx 250 lbs. I also have access to discounted freight services to get them to you.
	_____________ http://www.studio-productions-inc.com 1-800-359-2964 The theater scrim people
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AnnetteLogue Player Joined: 2/28/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 5/10/10 at 7:36pm
	Wow..do you know how much? I'm trying to get some kind of idea before a board meeting on Tuesday. I found 118 seats about 4 hours away for a steal! Less than 5 dollars a seat. I've seen pictures. They look awesome. I think I am, once again, jumping in over my head..lol I know enough about theatre to probably be dangerous..Ain't life grand! Edited by AnnetteLogue - 5/10/10 at 7:36pm
	Annette Logue McIntosh Theatre Arts Company Darien, Georgia
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JoeMc Celebrity Joined: 3/13/06 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 832	Posted: 5/10/10 at 8:58pm
	Start with a plan & remember the 5 P's. Find a theatre techie or an electrician to ensure there is adaquate power availability into the premises to run an average production. Put out feelers to theatre hire & supply Companies to see if they have any gear they are updating or damaged & ready to chuck into the rubbish bin. Scrounge around other theatre venues for unwanted stuff they want to get rid of. Frankly I'd make a mock up rough near scale model of the venue, using the good old Lego system & tart it up for presentation as a visual aid. Start a 'Want & basic wish list' of gear needed & what you can get away with or around. Recycle & Salvage yards are good place to find used gear that can be fixed up cheaply, especialy with electrical requirements & building materials.
	[western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!}
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vickifrank Celebrity Joined: 9/21/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Posted: 5/11/10 at 12:34pm
	The Blue Grand Drapes are $1200. They are full velour 22' x 30' each side for a total of 22' high x 60' wide in very good shape. If you are interested let me know and I will get the shipping cost to Georgia.
	_____________ http://www.studio-productions-inc.com 1-800-359-2964 The theater scrim people
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