Return-Path: X-Scanned-By: RAE MPP/Clamd http://raeinternet.com/mpp X-Scanned-By: This message was scanned by MPP Lite Edition (www.messagepartners.com)! X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.10) with PIPE id 27726497; Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:01:18 -0800 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.1.0 (2005-09-13) on prxy.net X-Spam-Status: No, score=-4.0 required=5.0 tests=ADVANCE_FEE_1,AWL,BAYES_00, NO_RECEIVED,NO_RELAYS,TW_RW autolearn=unavailable version=3.1.0 X-Spam-Level: X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.10 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #695 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:00:31 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #695 1. Re: Tracking fence (NOW OT) by Delbert Hall 2. Re: We're in trouble when... by "G. D. George" 3. Acquisitions - Midnite,Daytime or otherwsie by "Stephen E. Rees" 4. Re: Pictures by "G. D. George" 5. Re: Spike Marks -- Sort of by 6. Re: We're in trouble when... by "Paul Schreiner" 7. Re: We're in trouble when... by "Jon Ares" 8. Re: We're in trouble when... by "Zirngibl, Ryan John" 9. Re: Spike Marks -- sort of by "Jon Ares" 10. Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant by "Jon Ares" 11. Re: We're in trouble when... (Getting farther off topic...) by "G. D. George" 12. Re: Spike Marks -- sort of by SS 13. Re: Opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games by CB 14. Dan Walker by Joseph Champelli 15. Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant by "Paul Schreiner" 16. Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant by "Jon Ares" 17. Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant by 18. Re: Pictures by Bob Frame 19. satellite ISP by 20. STONES F-IN ROCK by Paul Marsland 21. Re: Spike Marks -- sort of by Villem Teder 22. Re: Spike Marks -- sort of by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 23. Plexiglas Decking by "Jason Allyn-Schwerin" 24. Re: Plexiglas Decking by "David Sword" 25. faux barn wood, homebrewing and USITT.... by Allison Koster 26. Re: Plexiglas Decking by Bruce Cooper 27. Re: Spike Marks -- sort of by Greg Williams 28. Re: faux barn wood, homebrewing and USITT.... by "Kurt Cypher" 29. Re: We're in trouble when... by Herrick Goldman 30. Re: Pictures by Greg Williams *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:49:39 -0500 From: Delbert Hall Subject: Re: Tracking fence (NOW OT) In-Reply-To: References:

Greg, Your story sound too familiar, you have definately been in my neck of the woods. However, the sheet metal was actually "aquired" while I was teaching at a small college in west Georgia (near Columbus).=20 There were quite a few old barns in that area that were missing a lot more than their roofs. -Delbert On 2/16/06, Greg Bierly wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > After I had cut it up he told me > > that if someone showed up asking about it, I was to say that I did not > > know where it came from. I had the idea that some farmer's barn was > > missing its roof. No one ever came asking about it. > > If this was were I think it was, I don't think some of the farms > there would have missed their roofs. When I was younger I used to > work the Appalachian Fair in Gray. Don't get me wrong, I loved the > area. The local redneck crew was hardworking and fun. They would > show up for a 9am load-in after they put in a full morning in the > tobacco field. Would do anything to get the show up. I'll never > forget the midnight run to a bar with a local crew member driving his > Trans Am and narrating the ride (with that Tennessee twang) "Now > we're on Possum Hollow road. See that mailbox. I almost hit that > once. See that fence, I took out that section and then hit that > mail box... twice." > > Greg Bierly > Technical Director > Hempfield High School > > > > -- Delbert L. Hall ZFX Flying Director Phone: 714-585-7070 ------------------------------ From: "G. D. George" Subject: RE: We're in trouble when... Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:27:43 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Absolutly! In my experience, a significant number (not sure if it's a majority or not) of home brewers make wine too. My equipment for both has been boxed up since the last move, but sooner or later it's coming out again! Jerry G. D. George Assistant Professor and Technical Director Capital University Theatre Department of Communications 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 236-6498 ggeorge [at] capital.edu -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of LES LIND Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 1:32 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: We're in trouble when... For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- I make my own wine. From a kit; I don't have a vineyard. Does that count? Les Lind Northeastern High School Manchester, PA >>> ggeorge [at] capital.edu 2/16/06 12:56 PM >>> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Mmmmm. Bitter beer with viscosity... Hey, here's a question: just how many folks on this list are home-brewers? I seem to recall in the foggy recesses of memory, someone asking a question about hobbies (or in the case of home brewers, addictions) are their relation to technical theatre. It was years ago, though, I think. G. D. George Assistant Professor and Technical Director Capital University Theatre Department of Communications 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 236-6498 ggeorge [at] capital.edu -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Bill Nelson Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 4:59 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: We're in trouble when... For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- > True, but does Bud light count a beer? Nah! It is training beer. And Coors, whether "light" or not is training beer for those learning to drink training beer. Want a good brew? You will have to go to Victoria BC to find it. The brew is Spinnaker Stout - thick enough that you just about have to hack chunks out with a knife. And not so hop laden that you cannot taste the other flavors. Bill ------------------------------ Message-ID: <43F5D0E6.7030006 [at] fredonia.edu> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:34:30 -0500 From: "Stephen E. Rees" Reply-To: Rees [at] fredonia.edu Subject: Acquisitions - Midnite,Daytime or otherwsie References:

Which reminds me of a house dismantling I once did in Oconee County GA while at the UGA (Go Dawgs!) for a show that needed weathered clapboards. After finding a perfect abandoned structure on a large corporation's tree farm, we obtained permissions to remove the clapboards from it at no cost. A crew gathered and diligently proceeded to strip the house of its outer fabric. Several hours into the process, a pickup truck appearing bearing an irate, pistol-toting son of the South demanding to know why we were destroying his storage barn. Seems the timber company was unaware of the boundaries of their propity. A very uncomfortable collection of moments ensued. In the end, the sheriff was not summoned and a resolution was found. Cost of formerly free clapboards - $200.00 Cost of lesson in researching property lines and ownership - priceless. Steve Rees,TD SUNY-Fredonia Delbert Hall wrote: > Your story sound too familiar, you have definately been in my neck of > the woods. However, the sheet metal was actually "aquired" while I > was teaching at a small college in west Georgia (near Columbus). > There were quite a few old barns in that area that were missing a lot > more than their roofs. > > -Delbert ------------------------------ From: "G. D. George" Subject: RE: Pictures Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:45:00 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Greg, I wasn't clear. I'm shooting during final dress--no posed shots. I use a tripod occasionally, but no time for a cable release? I've shot that way, and like it. The problems, to me are when the director re-blocks a scene to "make it more interesting" in the picture. Or when the "professional" photographer wants more light... I'm shooting archival stuff, not publicity photos... Jerry G. D. George Assistant Professor and Technical Director Capital University Theatre Department of Communications 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 236-6498 ggeorge [at] capital.edu -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Greg Williams Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:53 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Pictures For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- On Feb 13, 2006, at 4:11 PM, G. D. George wrote: > > I still shoot 35mm Tungsten Balanced Ektachrome slides of each > production. > Good color. Slow though. I can push the newer "high speed" ASA > 160 to 320, > but it's still hard to shoot scenes that are dimly lit without a > support. > I've been thinking about trying high-speed daylight balanced film > with a > filter, but havn't got that far yet. I am afraid that anything > that fast > will go very grainy. > > Jerry > > G. D. George > Assistant Professor and Technical Director I like Fuji NPZ 800 with an 80-B filter, on a tripod, with a cable release. No push, but I will always bracket. I ask my local pro developer to also scan the negs at high-rez and put them on a CD, which gives me lots of options in both digital and analog realms. I heartily recommend the NPZ, and your concerns about grain have been addressed in recent films. Try it once, you might just be hooked as well! -=Greg Williams=- Production Manager Valborg Theatre, Appalachian State University www.LRLR.org - 2006 ride dates July 9-18 - c'mon and join us! ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000901c633cb$e0ff6750$0600a8c0 [at] lpt> From: Subject: re: Spike Marks -- Sort of Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:10:16 -0600 Organization: Minnesota Ballet > #1 You can't just connect a LED to a battery without a correctly valued > resistor, and not fry the LED (even if both the battery and the LED are > the > same voltage - LED's don't behave like normal flashlight bulbs) > I've had mine for three years now connected straight to the batteries. If I can't do that, why do they still work? Bruce, Thanks for the correction. I think the flat wire you mentioned will still have the same problems as the zip cord. Also, as a touring show, the dimensions of the stage are always changing so I have the flexibility of battery powered LEDs on an apron that is flat compared to one that is curved.. Having said that: I've got my dance floor spray painted with little dots on all the "quarters" with a color that is just off from the floor so only the dancers really see them and is not distracting to the audience. Makes it easier to place the LEDs correctly at the front of the stage. Kenneth Pogin Production Manager Minnesota Ballet ------------------------------ Subject: RE: We're in trouble when... Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:22:38 -0500 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A042A9B55 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > Absolutly! In my experience, a significant number (not sure=20 > if it's a majority or not) of home brewers make wine too. My=20 > equipment for both has been boxed up since the last move, but=20 > sooner or later it's coming out again! I've never tried wine, but my dad's parents used to. They had a small vineyard and would make a couple dozen bottles each year. When I started brewing, it was a few years after my grandfather had died, so their carboys (which had sat around unused since that time) came in very handy...still have one of them, in fact. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001d01c633d1$f4208070$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: We're in trouble when... Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:53:46 -0800 > My name's Paul, and I'm a recovering homebrewer... > Like Paul, I have the brew-goods, but haven't had the time for 2-3 years to stink the place up with the sweet sweet smell of wort. - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Subject: RE: We're in trouble when... Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:55:10 -0600 Message-ID: <5CF1C3D95785A143A3E33ACFD864609B038346D7 [at] PEPSI.uwec.edu> From: "Zirngibl, Ryan John" <<<<< just how many folks on this list are home-brewers?>>>> Both wine and beer here, an occupation I can be proud of at the end of a = mind numbing tech week. Ryan J. Zirngibl University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student-Theatre Arts Scenic Designer --=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.10/262 - Release Date: = 2/16/2006 =20 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003501c633d2$7623bc40$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Spike Marks -- sort of Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:57:24 -0800 > I beg your pardon folks, what is a wal-wart? > It's s national chain of stupor-stores where you can buy those transformer-things that hang on the wall outlet, or is used on a power strip, blocking access to all surrounding outlets. - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003f01c633d3$02633550$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:01:19 -0800 > Sort of along those lines, what's with hazers nowadays, for theatre? One > tour I went out on (a musical) actually had chrome par-can like trusses > visible in an ancient egyptian setting, Hmm... what could have been that Egyptian-themed musical be? Hmmm.... Actually the chromafication of exposed truss (and the prerequisite hazers) are all part of that unwritten rule (or concept) that the musical must be "rock-n-rolled" a la concert, as to prevent the youngsters from discovering there's a STORY buried in that show somewhere.... (Look to see iPods worn on Broadway in some show soon...) - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ From: "G. D. George" Subject: RE: We're in trouble when... (Getting farther off topic...) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:02:05 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: When Elwood Williams (theatre director at Edinboro University, where I grew up and was an undergraduate for a while) died suddenly, his wife gave me all of his winemaking stuff. She also gave me about six cases of Cabernet Sauv., Sauv. Blanc, and some others. To this day some of the best wine I've ever had. Much better than the unintentionally sparkling apple wine that my roommate and I bottled too early... Sugar can be a good thing! I sort of backed into beer-making later. It's more work, but certainly worth the effort. Jerry G. D. George Assistant Professor and Technical Director Capital University Theatre Department of Communications 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 236-6498 ggeorge [at] capital.edu -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Paul Schreiner Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 9:23 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: We're in trouble when... For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- > Absolutly! In my experience, a significant number (not sure > if it's a majority or not) of home brewers make wine too. My > equipment for both has been boxed up since the last move, but > sooner or later it's coming out again! I've never tried wine, but my dad's parents used to. They had a small vineyard and would make a couple dozen bottles each year. When I started brewing, it was a few years after my grandfather had died, so their carboys (which had sat around unused since that time) came in very handy...still have one of them, in fact. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <8231e7ea0602170712v1860461rce16d2bb75b67686 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:12:52 -0500 From: SS Subject: Re: Spike Marks -- sort of In-Reply-To: References:

>>>>>>Just don't forget to collect them up before the strike, otherwise they disappear. Bill Sapsis wrote: Where do they go? I wish I knew. Since they're relatively small, I suspect they get swept up with the debris. Either that, or whoever pulls them off doesn't know where to put them, so they get put who-knows-where.<<<<<< Probably the same place all the other "missing" barnboard, roofing, and pipes (I've just finished reading about) went!! :) -SS TTS-EKU ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20060217083657.00d247e0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:36:57 From: CB Subject: Re: Opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games >"Inning?" This ain't baseball, it's curling. You mean "end." Unfortunately, the americanization of curling has resuilted in 'inning' being accepted. I know, hunh? Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-ID: <621d2eb00602170739n3578973atb18b7a44a323340d [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:39:29 -0500 From: Joseph Champelli Subject: Dan Walker Does anyone have contact with a Lighting Designer / Asst. LD named Dan Walker who went to Penn State about 10 years ago and has been seen assiting in NY? If so, please pass along a request to contact me. jchampel [at] utk.edu Thanks, Joe -- Joseph Champelli University of Tennessee FTSI ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:24:05 -0500 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A042A9B57 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > Actually the chromafication of exposed truss (and the=20 > prerequisite hazers)=20 > are all part of that unwritten rule (or concept) that the=20 > musical must be=20 > "rock-n-rolled" a la concert, as to prevent the youngsters=20 > from discovering=20 > there's a STORY buried in that show somewhere....=20 Wait...to prevent the youngsters from discovering there's a story there, or hiding the lack of story by a redirection of the youngsters' attention to the glitzy truss? ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000301c633df$011429a0$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:27:11 -0800 >> Actually the chromafication of exposed truss (and the >> prerequisite hazers) >> are all part of that unwritten rule (or concept) that the >> musical must be >> "rock-n-rolled" a la concert, as to prevent the youngsters >> from discovering >> there's a STORY buried in that show somewhere.... > > Wait...to prevent the youngsters from discovering there's a story there, > or hiding the lack of story by a redirection of the youngsters' > attention to the glitzy truss? Well, in this particular production... "A little from Column A, a little from Column B..." I'm still trying to remember the fashion show in the original tale.... - Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Message-ID: <21865498.1140195359525.JavaMail.root [at] fepweb05> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 8:55:59 -0800 From: Subject: Re: Question about what are scenic designers thinking/Rant Cc: paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net (Paul Guncheon) I don't understand the problem with yellowed newspapers and sepia-themed productions. Yes, I agree that the actual eighteen hundreds didn't ACTUALLY look like that, but I feel that it's entirely legitimate for a designer to interpret it in that way. More importantly, I think that it's entirely possible for an audience member to interpret the days of yore in such a manner. Example: A Streetcar Named Desire sure as hell didn't take place in 1940s facist Italy, but I've seen a production designed to make it look so in order to communicate an atmosphere of oppression, for whatever reason. It's all about the interpretation. Granted, some interpretations do seem to be overused these days. The rock-n-roll Egyptian musical is a good example of that. Chris Nimm ---- Paul Guncheon wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > On Feb 15, 2006, at 2:00 AM, Stagecraft wrote: > > > Did they not have new stuff in color a hundred years > > ago? These designs have all looked like the designer believes that > > people all dressed and decorated in only sepias tones! This makes no > > since to me. > > Not unlike actors reading old yellowed newspapers in a period piece. > > I commented years ago after viewing the many designs at USITT on the > amazing similarity of the work. > > THE leafless tree on the BARE stage with the contrasty light and > muted palette. Interesting for maybe 5 - 10 seconds. > > Laters, > > Paul > > "We need more air" bellowed Tom. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <2FDDC3C2F5B5F4499C096779EF5493B902CE455E [at] exchange-nt.cayuga-cc.edu> From: Bob Frame Subject: RE: Pictures Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:11:07 -0500 FWIW I've been pretty pleased with my Minolta DiMage. I have a Z1 which is 3.2 mp. I believe there is a newer version with 5 mp. Again lot's of menu items to deal with exposures, color temp, bracketing and it has a 10X optical zoom (I believe the new model is 12X) Main complaint is that there is not a cable release- it takes a steady hand at 10X zoom to not shake (I also have to shoot live performances from the back of the house) But also as Frank says with a 256MB card I can shoot over 120 images and easily download or switch cards for lots more. Bob ------------------------------ Message-ID: <28455199.1140199339087.JavaMail.root [at] fepweb05> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:02:19 -0800 From: Subject: satellite ISP Does anyone out here have any experience getting their internet access via satellite? If so, please contact me off-list. I've got some questions. Chris Nimm ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20060217190553.60859.qmail [at] web52202.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:05:53 -0800 (PST) From: Paul Marsland Subject: STONES F-IN ROCK In-Reply-To: > > > On Feb 15, 2006, at 2:00 AM, Stagecraft wrote: > > > WHAT A BUNCHA' BEER SNOBS...LIFE IS TOO SHORT! > BETCHA IF I WAS BUYIN' > > YOU'D DRINK BUD LIGHT! > > No. > > > > AND THE STONES F-IN ROCK. > > Saw them twice. First time was fantastic. The second > time was > actually boring. I rate "Satisfaction" as one of the > most tepid and > dull rock songs ever to make the Top Ten list. > > Laters, > > Paul Hey Paul, Did you really mean to leave this part out?! "I rate "Satisfaction" as one of the most tepid and dull rock songs ever to make the Top Ten list," Tom said warmly. Paul __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20060217161119.00809af0 [at] mail.interlog.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:11:19 -0500 From: Villem Teder Subject: Re: Spike Marks -- sort of >> A wall wart, OTOH, is one of those small power adapters that looks >> like >> a cube with edison prongs coming out of one side and a power cable >> lead >> off the end. I know you know what I'm talking about, even if you >> haven't heard it referred to that way... > >And my other personal favorite, if the cube is in the middle of the >cable (edison out one side and a DC power connecter on the other) is >referred to as a "Line-Lump." This is so you can distinguish it from >a "Wall-Wart" > >Greg Bierly >Technical Director >Hempfield High School > The next step up is the "pole pig", the last step-down transformer in the distribution chain in North America, delivering 110/220 volts to homes and small businesses. Now that many new sub-divisions are going to underground distribution, I haven't heard of any nicknames for the buried versions yet. Villem Teder Toronto ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1c7.3a8446dd.3127b4c0 [at] aol.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:22:40 EST Subject: Re: Spike Marks -- sort of In a message dated 17/02/06 21:13:06 GMT Standard Time, vteder [at] interlog.com writes: > >> A wall wart, OTOH, is one of those small power adapters that looks > >> like > >> a cube with edison prongs coming out of one side and a power cable > >> lead > >> off the end. I know you know what I'm talking about, even if you > >> haven't heard it referred to that way... They are something of a pain. To start with, the DC cables seem to come out of the top and bottom at random. This makes tidy installation hard. Secondly, they are outlet-specific. I commute, on a long time scale, between England and France. I have, in France, an English four-way, to deal with them. A CD player, two 'phones, a drill and the charger for my camera fill it up, and more. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1713cff40602171558p79773f46jf4fe9f88fa77d046 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:58:04 -0600 From: "Jason Allyn-Schwerin" Subject: Plexiglas Decking I'm working on a design that calls for Plexiglas decking on platforms. Framing is spec'd at 4' x 4'. I've been told that 3/4" should do the trick, but wanted to see what the wisdom of the list thought. Thanks, Jason Allyn-Schwerin jason.allyn [at] gmail.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:29:47 -0800 From: "David Sword" Subject: Re: Plexiglas Decking Jason, I did one a long time ago, but from what I remember it will be OK for lig= ht loading conditions(one person per 4' x 4' bay) but will be spongy. Se= e if the design could withstand some modifications. Some smaller framing= members between the 4' x 4' framing would help. David Sword >>> jason.allyn [at] gmail.com 02/17/06 3:58 PM >>> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- I'm working on a design that calls for Plexiglas decking on platforms. Framing is spec'd at 4' x 4'. I've been told that 3/4" should do the trick, but wanted to see what the wisdom of the list thought. Thanks, Jason Allyn-Schwerin jason.allyn [at] gmail.com This message scanned for viruses and SPAM at SCU (MGW2) ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.1.20060217194147.022bcb50 [at] pop.luther.edu> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:08:34 -0600 From: Allison Koster Subject: faux barn wood, homebrewing and USITT.... In-Reply-To: References: Possible sources of pseudo barn wood: Old, weathered backyard wooden fences or decking. Put the word out among the locals that you (& your crew) is willing to remove and haul the old wood. I/we managed to score some great stuff for a summer production of "The Rainmaker" several years ago this way--the artistic director was planning to replace his backyard fence, so donated it to us. It took a couple hours one afternoon to tear it out. (Humorous note: the wood looked too blah in its natural weathered state on stage...had to be "zjushed" with some paint to provide more contrast--go figure!) "Good Beer"/Homebrewing: Count me in--I've been homebrewing for 14 years (beer and mead) and am the first to admit I'm a beer snob. I'll gladly drink tap water rather than Bud/Busch/Coors/Miller p*sswater, even if it's free. Am giving serious consideration to a beer excursion (lambics--yum!) to Belgium/Netherlands next fall. I have yet to venture into winemaking, simply because I am not so patient as to be able to wait several years for something to be ready to drink; however, I do have a number of good friends in a wine cooperative (as in, they collectively own several oak and stainless steel barrels, and order 1/2 - 3/4 ton of California grapes a couple times a year) who make really good wines. For the record, I'm also a wine snob. I'm really looking forward to an annual un-Valentine's party this weekend of 35 or so people consuming 80+ Big Reds (mostly Zins) over the course of the evening (awesome food, too!). USITT: Apparently this is an odd year in as that most of my close colleagues are not planning to attend USITT. If anyone from this list is going and in need of a roommate to share the $100+/night hotel costs, give me a shout. I'm female, but don't really care if I room with a male or female (loud snorers need not apply--I'm a fairly light sleeper). Affinity for "good" beer and brew pubs a plus. (I have an unparalleled knack for stumbling upon fantastic brewpubs in cities I've never visited before!) If interested, contact me off-list at . Allison Koster LD/ATD Carleton College Northfield, MN ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1140231454.43f68d1e14bfa [at] email.ixwebhosting.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:57:34 -0600 From: Bruce Cooper Subject: Re: Plexiglas Decking References: In-Reply-To: Jason: I've not much comment on the thickness, but if you decide to forego gluing in favor of mechanical fasteners, PLEASE, PLEASE, remember to pre-drill and use rubber or silicone washers to prevent cracking from notching that fasteners edges can cause. Myself, I'd use a nice high strength adhesive liberally applied. Hope that helps. :Bruce Cooper -- LED Worklight Systems 847-445-2668 http://ledworklights.com Quoting Jason Allyn-Schwerin : > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > I'm working on a design that calls for Plexiglas decking on platforms. > Framing is spec'd at 4' x 4'. I've been told that 3/4" should do the > trick, but wanted to see what the wisdom of the list thought. > > Thanks, > > Jason Allyn-Schwerin > jason.allyn [at] gmail.com > ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <219683C9-8AC3-41B7-848C-4A5A364B963F [at] appstate.edu> From: Greg Williams Subject: Re: Spike Marks -- sort of Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:22:12 -0500 On Feb 17, 2006, at 4:11 PM, Villem Teder wrote: > The next step up is the "pole pig", the last step-down transformer > in the > distribution chain in North America, delivering 110/220 volts to > homes and > small businesses. > > Now that many new sub-divisions are going to underground > distribution, I > haven't heard of any nicknames for the buried versions yet. > > Villem Teder > Toronto As a photographer who enjoys landscapes, I like to think of them as "Godsends". -=Greg Williams=- Production Manager Valborg Theatre, Appalachian State University www.LRLR.org - 2006 ride dates July 9-18 - c'mon and join us! ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:31:37 -0500 From: "Kurt Cypher" Subject: Re: faux barn wood, homebrewing and USITT.... 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On 2/17/06, Allison Koster wrote: > > "Good Beer"/Homebrewing: > Count me in--I've been homebrewing for 14 years (beer and mead) an= d > am the first to admit I'm a beer snob. I'll gladly drink tap water rathe= r > than Bud/Busch/Coors/Miller p*sswater, even if it's free. Am giving I also prefer real beer to what comes out of the big US breweries, but there are some cities I've been in where a Bud Lite is preferable to the taste of what comes out of the faucet. Kurt ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:01:55 -0500 Subject: Re: We're in trouble when... From: Herrick Goldman Message-ID: In-Reply-To: I was just back in Boston and I rediscovered the Sunset Grill. Which back in the late 80's used to sell Yards. (they still do) They've grown now. 112 TAPS!!!! And 380 microbrews. ....It was a tough choice but I picked my 6 beers and was happy with them. If you are ever in boston..... -H -- Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com 917-797-3624 "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: From: Greg Williams Subject: Re: Pictures Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:58:36 -0500 On Feb 17, 2006, at 8:45 AM, G. D. George wrote: > Hi Greg, > I wasn't clear. I'm shooting during final dress--no posed shots. I > use a tripod occasionally, but no time for a cable release? I've > shot that > way, and like it. The problems, to me are when the director re- > blocks a > scene to "make it more interesting" in the picture. Or when the > "professional" photographer wants more light... I'm shooting > archival stuff, > not publicity photos... > > > > Jerry > > G. D. George > Assistant Professor and Technical Director Hi Jerry, My cable release is actually faster since I can keep my thumb on it and still move the camera around easily. I find myself using Alice's Canon Eos Rebel for most theatre shots. I feel your pain about on-the-go shots, but the 800 speed is quick enough to freeze 'em for me at f8 or 5.6. I'll try to post some of the photo call pix from last night over the weekend. Then folks can let me know what they think. -=Greg Williams=- Production Manager Valborg Theatre, Appalachian State University www.LRLR.org - 2006 ride dates July 9-18 - c'mon and join us! ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #695 *****************************