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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #460

 1. Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"
    by "C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
 2. Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"
    by "C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
 3. Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"Stageboard
    by Seth Richardson <sarvernon [at] adelphia.net>
 4. Tax session at USITT-Louisville
    by "David R. Krajec" <drkrajec [at] stritch.edu>
 5. Re: Dressing Room issue/question...
    by "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
 6. Portable Lighiting and curtain setup for sale.
    by Joe <joe [at] dunfee.com>
 7. Re: Accountant, anybody?
    by Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>

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Date:	Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:18:37 -0400
Subject: Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"
From:	"C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
Message-ID: <BEFEAB9D.1B47D%brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
In-Reply-To: <BEFDA306.691D%tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>

On 7/15/05 5:29 PM, "Steve Larson" <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com> wrote:

> Though you may not want it, Lowe's carries
> 1/8" masonite, perhaps under a different
> store name.  I buy it all the time. I cover
> all my platforms with 1/2" brown sheathing
> and 1/8" masonite. Timewise, I generally don't have
> the luxury of prepainting the masonite the
> first time it is used.  2nd time I flip it
> and paint the unpainted side.  Usually requires
> more screws to keep it from buckling.

I used 1/8" maso once.  ONCE.  Never again.  1/4" or nothing, thanks.  And
for rakes, it always goes screen-side up.

Cris Dopher, LD


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Date:	Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:19:23 -0400
Subject: Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"
From:	"C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
Message-ID: <BEFEABCB.1B47E%brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
In-Reply-To: <002301c58983$7bfbd570$0600000a [at] BRUTUS>

On 7/15/05 5:23 PM, "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com> wrote:

>> THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS DURON anymore.
> <<snip>>
>> THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS MASONITE.
> 
> 
> So...  what's left out there?  What are we supposed to use?  (He asks,
> plaintively to the wind.)  I've got 2 theatres reaching completion in 9
> months, both spec'd to be floored with a Masonite or Duron-like material.

Didn't somebody mention a plastic-material substitute they were using?
Could that info be posted again?

Cris Dopher


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Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 15:48:23 -0400
Subject: Re: Sprung Floor "Duron"Stageboard
From: Seth Richardson <sarvernon [at] adelphia.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23723585 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <91C8B684-F632-11D9-9A1B-00050201851C [at] adelphia.net>


On Saturday, July 16, 2005, at 12:19 PM, C. Dopher wrote:

> Didn't somebody mention a plastic-material substitute they were using?
> Could that info be posted again?


Stageboard form Renew Resources Ltd  <http://www.renewresources.com/>

I'll Forward you some pdf from them.  There a 3m product like it. I'm 
still looking for.

Seth Richardson


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From: "David R. Krajec" <drkrajec [at] stritch.edu>
Subject: Tax session at USITT-Louisville
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:59:30 -0500
Message-ID: <JIEMJMFJPNIEFMCDLBDOOEMOCBAA.drkrajec [at] stritch.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-23719800 [at] prxy.net>

OK,
This is a shameless plug for a session on taxes at the USITT National
Conference and Stage Expo in Louisville.  Your presenters will be Richard
"Here come da Judge" Niederberg and myself.
We'll talk for a short while and then we'll start to entertain subjects from
the floor.  This has been a popular session in the past.  I had someone
right to me after the first time we did this thanking us for all the useful
information.  He went back and re-computed his taxes and saved himself about
$1000!  Definitely not chump change.
This won't be dull and boring!
Talk to me off-list if there is something that you definitely want us to
address.
Possibilities are:  What is deductible (e.g., equipment, mileage, uniform,
education)?  How do I handle per diem?  How do I handle being an independent
contractor and tax withholding issues?  The list is endless.

David K.



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From: "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
Cc: kzcrew [at] earthlink.net ('Laura Koch')
Subject: RE: Dressing Room issue/question...
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 20:12:46 -0600
In-reply-to: <list-23679571 [at] prxy.net>
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The person to contact is Laura Koch. She has stage managed for so many years
on Broadway and on the road. Many, many years. and has confronted this
problem recently. She is very knowledgeable and will help. Doom 

-- 
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www.riskit.com   Latest workshops for Educational and Entertainment Industry
Performing Arts Personnel (Riggers, and Public Assembly and Educational
Technicians) www.riskit.com/workshops    International Secondary Education
Theater Safety Association (ISETSA) - www.isetsa.org

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There could be some AEA rule compliance issues, but most actors appear to be
pretty immodest, especially when it is time for the transmitter packs and
wireless microphones to be placed on them, and this remains  true with
regard to major 'stars' hosting televised 'award' shows.
/s/ Richard

<snip> the problem is that it is ONE dressing room.  There was not enough
space to accomodate a men's and a women's dressing room.  Instead, the
architect put two "changing stalls" in the dressing room.  Very similar to
what you might find in a clothing store.  No opportunity for a "star" or
private dressing room.  And there are no other spaces that could be
temporarily converted. <snip>

Steve Jones


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Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20050717021859.00d56800 [at] pop.paonline.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 22:18:59 -0400
From: Joe <joe [at] dunfee.com>
Subject: Portable Lighiting and curtain setup for sale.

  I am forwarding this message on behalf of Mac McConnell, who I served as
road crew for a while.     Mac McConnel does one man biblical dramas, mostly
in churches without true stage areas.  So, he had to bring the equipment and
curtains with him.  While he would ideally like to sell the trailer and
equipment as a whole, he is open to other options.

 I believe it is as simple and compact a unit as you can get which will set
up to a theatrical system, yet be adaptable to about any stage situation. He
will be focusing on his performances which don't require the large set up in
the future.

=============================
At the bottom of this message are links to a photo of the set to give an
idea of it's use and adaptability.
and a pdf. file of the inventory.  It is quite complete and reflects the
best estimate of original value and current condition.  most of the items
were part of the road show and in good working order.  some items are less
than 2 years old, and some brand new this year.  the NSI Melange Pro light
control board is an excellent investment and very versitile.  

I can easily reccomend this set for semi-permanent installation and of
course it is designed as a free standing system if desired.

If purchased in So. Florida I will be avalible for some instruction and
training.

My desire is to place all of the equipement including the trailer that has
been used to transport the 
set, so that i may reduce my overhead and and add some funds to the ministry.

I hope not to have to piecemeal the inventory and trust the package price of
50% of original value will be inticing.

may God bless you dramatically today!

mac mcconnell, <////><  1 Cor 9:16   
954 680 9095 booking office

mac [at] BibleActor.com  
www.BibleActor.com

Direct links to the inventory and an image of the set up;
http://office.way.org/documents/inventory%207.2005.pdf
http://office.way.org/documents/set%20b4%20and%20after%207.2005small.jpg
======================================
Joe Dunfee  joe [at] dunfee.com
Gordonville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.


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Message-ID: <b7aa28010507162036e89d20d [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 23:36:09 -0400
From: Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Accountant, anybody?
In-Reply-To: <list-23713126 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23713126 [at] prxy.net>

There are several accountants in the NYC area who specilize in
entertainment taxes, both for performers and technicains.  I am in
production in Seattle right now, so I do not have the info available
(posted on most bulletin boards backstage in NY).

Some accountants will deduct movies, video's, DVDs, etc.  Some will
also say "You read Variety, right?  You buy it every week at the
newstand, right?"

Brian Munroe
bpmunroe [at] gmail.com

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