Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.10) with PIPE id 21962714; Fri, 22 Apr 2005 03:00:38 -0700 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 #371 Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 03:00:22 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.2 (2004-11-16) on prxy.net X-Spam-Status: No, score=-5.6 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=3.0.2 X-Spam-Level: X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4f2 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #371 1. Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? by "Brown, Doug" 2. Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? by Chris Wych 3. Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick by Scott Parker 4. Re: Small engine repair by "Paul Guncheon" 5. Re: Juggling by "Paul Guncheon" 6. Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...ANybody, anybody? by Steve Larson 7. Re: Juggling by Bill Sapsis 8. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by "Haagen Trey P Civ 34 TRW/SDAT" 9. Noise in the theatre by CB 10. Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting by Chuck Mitchell 11. Re: Pope Smoke by Chad Smith 12. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by IAEG [at] aol.com 13. Re: Color blind operators by CB 14. DIY LCD by CB 15. Re: Juggling by Mark O'Brien 16. OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting by CB 17. Re: Color blind operators by Jerry Durand 18. South American AC power? by IAEG [at] aol.com 19. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by Jerry Durand 20. Re: South American AC power? by "Michael S. Eddy" 21. Re: South American AC power? by "Randy B." 22. Re: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick by "Randy B." 23. Re: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick by Stephen Litterst 24. Presidium Stage by b Ricie 25. Small Engine repair by b Ricie 26. Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? by Michael Beyer 27. Re: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick by "jsmith at theatrewireless.com" 28. Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 29. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 30. Re: Small engine repair by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 31. Re: Color blind operators by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 32. Re: Noise in the theatre by "Andy Leviss" 33. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by Wood Chip-P26398 34. Re: Color blind operators by Wood Chip-P26398 35. Re: Color blind operators by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 36. moving skate doubt by "frfortes" 37. Theatre Renovation by Bob Frame 38. Re: moving skate doubt by "Daryl Redmon" 39. Re: Theatre Renovation by "Steve B." 40. Re: Theatre Renovation by "Scheu Consulting Services" 41. Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting by Stuart Wheaton 42. Re: Theatre Renovation by Boyd Ostroff 43. Re: Theatre Renovation by Stuart Wheaton 44. Re: OT - Toll free numbers by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" *** 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 07:23:44 -0400 Message-ID: From: "Brown, Doug" we just had muffled speech out of the vintage TV speaker I think it was = an old radio broadcast I found online hope that helps Doug Brown Technical Faculty=20 North Carolina School of the Arts School of Design & Production -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of Martha Kight Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:30 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...ANybody, anybody? For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- From a friend who's directing House of Blue Leaves: >Help!=20 Will you consult your cyber friends on a theatre problem I'm having? In House of Blue Leaves, the speech that pope paul xi gave in yankee = stadium in 1965 is played live on stage. I can't find this recorded speech anywhere. What have other people who've produced this show done? >Help! I open on Friday! Thanks to any and all... you can post off list or on - Martha Kight Synergy Stage Sacramento, CA *** Que serat, Seurat! ----------------------------------------------=20 This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content and is believed to be clean. ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050421123317.80703.qmail [at] web40726.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 05:33:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Wych Subject: Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? In-Reply-To: 6667 We're doing that show right now too. I think we ended up recorded someone reciting the speach. I dont know how good it sounds but from other people talking it sounds decent. Chris Wych --- "Brown, Doug" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > we just had muffled speech out of the vintage TV > speaker I think it was an old radio broadcast I > found online > hope that helps > > > Doug Brown > Technical Faculty > North Carolina School of the Arts > School of Design & Production > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stagecraft > [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of > Martha > Kight > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:30 AM > To: Stagecraft > Subject: House of Blue Leaves Pope's > Speech...ANybody, anybody? > > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > From a friend who's directing House of Blue Leaves: > > >Help! > Will you consult your cyber friends on a theatre > problem I'm having? In > House of Blue Leaves, the speech that pope paul xi > gave in yankee stadium > in 1965 is played live on stage. I can't find this > recorded speech > anywhere. What have other people who've produced > this show done? > >Help! I open on Friday! > > Thanks to any and all... you can post off list or on > - > Martha Kight > Synergy Stage > Sacramento, CA > *** > Que serat, Seurat! > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content and is believed to be clean. > ---------------------------------------------- > > IL State U. Theatre Design Student a_small_idiot [at] yahoo.com ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ http://www.theatretechie.com ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <90d9c9980504210544166a5a08 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:44:11 -0400 From: Scott Parker Reply-To: Scott Parker Subject: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick Greetings All, One of our students is doing "Gimmick" from Gypsy for a showcase. Does anyone have a reliable source for battery-operated Christmas lights to be sewn into the costume? Thanks, Scott ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:46:24 -1000 From: "Paul Guncheon" Subject: Re: Small engine repair Message-id: <020a01c54670$213c5250$0202a8c0 [at] yourxhtr8hvc4p> References: > My neighbor/landlord (who, btw, is a WWII vet who has been > hospitalized with kidney problems a couple of hours away since > October) has a riding lawn mower with a Briggs & Stratton dual-start > (electric starter plus manual pull backup) motor. I can't get the > thing to turn over at all. I've checked all the obvious things (or at > least all the things obvious to someone who's sole experience with > gasoline engines is poking about and doing minor maintenance to his > own cars) I can think of with no dice. I assume you mean it won't start... yes? Just athought... check the oil level. A lot of engines have a kill sensor so they won't start if the oil is low. Outside of that, consider the "fuel, air, heat (spark)" necessity for fire. The same thing applies to your motor. In my experience: Air is usually not the problem, but clean the air filter. Pull the spark plug and see if it's wet with fuel after trying to start. If it is, you're not getting spark, if it's not, you're not getting fuel. If it's dry, try squirting a small amount of gas into the cylinder and try to start it again. If it runs a little bit, you have a fuel problem which could be a blocked fuel line or clogged carburetor I am not a mechanic... nor do I play one on TV, but I have rebuilt a couple of small engine carburetors (which seems to be the majority cause of their problems) and it's pretty basic. Buy the rebuild kit. Take the carbeurator aprt, Clean and reassemble with replacement parts. Laters, Paul "I wouldn't give that a grade of A," Tom said beratingly. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:47:11 -1000 From: "Paul Guncheon" Subject: Re: Juggling Message-id: <020b01c54670$3d2ce100$0202a8c0 [at] yourxhtr8hvc4p> References: <> Maybe that's why I never learned... I practiced standing in front of a bed. Laters, Paul "I'm a great opera singer," said Tom, being callous. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:53:59 -0400 Subject: Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...ANybody, anybody? From: Steve Larson Message-ID: In-Reply-To: It was in fact on vinyl and if I can find my copy I will gladly copy the speech. It's in a box somewhere. Will look tonight. Steve > From: "Clifton Stanford" > Reply-To: "Stagecraft" > Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 03:55:40 -0400 > To: "Stagecraft" > Subject: Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...ANybody, anybody? > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > There is a recording of that speech. We found it on vinyl when we did it > about ten years ago. Can't remeber the title of the album. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Martha Kight" > To: "Stagecraft" > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:30 AM > Subject: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...ANybody, anybody? > > >> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> From a friend who's directing House of Blue Leaves: >> >>> Help! >> Will you consult your cyber friends on a theatre problem I'm having? In >> House of Blue Leaves, the speech that pope paul xi gave in yankee stadium >> in 1965 is played live on stage. I can't find this recorded speech >> anywhere. What have other people who've produced this show done? >>> Help! I open on Friday! >> >> Thanks to any and all... you can post off list or on - >> Martha Kight >> Synergy Stage >> Sacramento, CA >> *** >> Que serat, Seurat! >> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 09:30:23 -0400 Subject: Re: Juggling From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 4/21/05 8:47 AM, Paul Guncheon at paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net wrote: > < balls, because you get bored with bending down to pick up the ones you > drop.>> > > Maybe that's why I never learned... I practiced standing in front of a bed. I learned how to juggle standing on a fly gallery. you learn real quick when you have to climb down a ladder to chase the damn things. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ Subject: RE: OT - Toll free numbers Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:29:37 -0600 Message-ID: <67CADCB91D266042A8DAB3B981DCFD14041429 [at] AFAMAIL2.USAFA.afspc.ds.af.mil> From: "Haagen Trey P Civ 34 TRW/SDAT" I doubt it's still the case, but there used to be a "secret" area code for government use. The assumption was nobody would call it since it would never be listed. Of course, anyone with a list of all area codes would notice one missing. Sort of like sun glasses and a trench coat to blend in. Jerry Durand Well... Kinda'. The government has its own network(s) Some have their own, what would look like area codes. Most are not published in your big yellow book. And yes there are some "secret" communication dial ups. Most of that stuff would be encrypted and not necessarily transmitted on any special lines or network Trey Haagen Arnold Hall Theatre U.S. Air Force Academy ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050421063307.00aeb2e0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:33:07 From: CB Subject: Noise in the theatre > When I troubleshoot system hiss on >my system these days, it's only out of a feeling of duty rather than of >necessity--it'd take one hell of a loud hiss to hear it over the moving >lights, snow machines, hazer (and its associated "Vornado" fan), >whirring police beacon motors...shall I go on? ;o) >Currently in: Phoenix, AZ Yeah, if we get a complaint about hum lately, we usually ask if its louder than the movers, or suggest that they wait til lights get up, that'll hide it. Yes, we actually chase the hums, most of which we can solve, but it is out of a sense of duty, as you say. *WARNING!* GENERALITIES FOLLOW! YMMV Sets put the audience there physically, lights, visually. Sound gets them there psychologically. Directors who ignore the subtleties of sound are missing a HUGE part of what they can do to include and affect their audiences. Those that know how sound works on a human mind are going to embrace it, and those who haven't figured it out are going to ignore it. Sound has an opportunity to do things that almost no other theatrical tech can do, reach right into the brain and tickle certain parts without having to show ID at the logic gates. Hum and the sound of movers are like the giant searchlights pointing out sound sneaking past these barriers. I do feel for you, Andy, I feel your pain. Where are you at in PHX? Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound OTR Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 09:49:38 -0500 From: Chuck Mitchell Subject: RE: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting In-reply-to: Message-id: <000101c54681$57e3f590$1be25c90 [at] Chuck> Could be old gas. Try emptying the old gas out of the tank and putting in fresh. Chuck Mitchell Scene Studio Supervisor University Theatre-University of Wisconsin Madison 608-263-3330 FAX 608-265-4075 -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Durand Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:44 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- At 06:15 PM 4/20/2005, you wrote: >If anyone has not only the wisdom of what to check and look for as >well as the ability to describe such tactics via email (and the >willingness to let me pick your brain for naught more than the price >of a few frosty adult beverages, as I'm on a strict budget these >days), please email me off-list... Not sure if you mean it isn't turning at all (frozen, dead battery) or just not starting. If it's not starting, the carb is often a problem (assuming the spark is good). Briggs sells maintenance manuals for all these engines, I got mine here: http://www.jackssmallengines.com/serbs.cfm You could probably find a copy at a library or school shop. They also have maintenance kits of common parts. http://www.jackssmallengines.com/briggs_main_kits.cfm ---------- Jerry Durand Durand Interstellar, Inc. 219 Oak Wood Way Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA tel: +1 408 356-3886 USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886 fax: +1 408 356-4659 web: www.interstellar.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <3cf2830f05042107512ccd06c3 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 07:51:59 -0700 From: Chad Smith Reply-To: Chad Smith Subject: Re: Pope Smoke In-Reply-To: References:

> Well, they're lobbying the White House to replace Air Force One. > They're in favor of a plane with two right wings, obviously. >=20 > Steve L. lol Then they would just fly in circle and not get anywhere. ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:53:38 EDT Subject: Re: OT - Toll free numbers In a message dated 4/21/05 10:30:51 AM, Trey.Haagen [at] usafa.af.mil writes: << I doubt it's still the case, but there used to be a "secret" area code for government use. The assumption was nobody would call it since it would never be listed. Of course, anyone with a list of all area codes would notice one missing. Sort of like sun glasses and a trench coat to blend in. Jerry Durand Well... Kinda'. The government has its own network(s) Some have their own, what would look like area codes. Most are not published in your big yellow book. And yes there are some "secret" communication dial ups. Most of that stuff would be encrypted and not necessarily transmitted on any special lines or network Trey Haagen Arnold Hall Theatre U.S. Air Force Academy >> if we keep up this conversation we are all going to need high level clearance to read the list, , by the way, , , I live only 3 miles from the main gate of MacDill Airforce Base, , home of Central Command, Special Ops Command and I believe much of Southern Command, , ( as a kid during the Cuban crisis, , this town turned into an armed base over night practically ) lots of NATO types to be seen in South Tampa stores and resturants, , Norman Swartzkoff and Tommy Frank still live here in the area, , doing an event with them in attendance is second only to a presidential event I assure you very best, Keith Arsenault IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, Florida ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050421065936.00aeb2e0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:59:36 From: CB Subject: Re: Color blind operators >I'm sure any operator with less skill and >less commitment to doing the job right would have given the audience >the wrong scene at least a few times during the run of the show. This is an example of the handicapped individual putting on slippers instead of insisting that he entire planet get carpet. Three LED's instead of one doesn't sound like much, but here's an example of 19 of 20 paying to make for 1 of 20. I have overcome a physical handicap I received as a result of trauma when I was six, to the point that I'd have to show you or you wouldn't notice. I think that the ADA and other legislation is a good idea, but I think the effort should start with the individual. When able folk are disadvantaged to make the disabled 'the same', we've gone too far, and have on many occasions. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound OTR Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050421070606.00aeb2e0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 07:06:06 From: CB Subject: DIY LCD >Does anyone have experience building a do-it-yourself LCD projector? I'm guessing that this is not to save money. Why would you want to build your own? What's wrong with the simple, and fairly inexpensive LCD projectors commercially available? What are you going to use for a lens? How did the 'build your own TV' project go? I dunno, let me know how this goes... Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound OTR Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <333061bae57cc82e1065a8e8bc21e4bf [at] email.arizona.edu> Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: Juggling Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:17:04 -0700 Is that why your crew wears hardhats? Why your newsletter is "Heads"... Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile On Apr 21, 2005, at 6:30 AM, Bill Sapsis wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > on 4/21/05 8:47 AM, Paul Guncheon at paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net wrote: > >> <> catch the >> balls, because you get bored with bending down to pick up the ones you >> drop.>> >> >> Maybe that's why I never learned... I practiced standing in front of >> a bed. > > > I learned how to juggle standing on a fly gallery. you learn real > quick > when you have to climb down a ladder to chase the damn things. > > Bill S. > www.sapsis-rigging.com > 800.727.7471 > 800.292.3851 fax > 267.278.4561 mobile > > Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit > ride > http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html > > ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050421071919.00aeb2e0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 07:19:19 From: CB Subject: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting > I can't get the >thing to turn over at all. I've checked all the obvious things (or at >least all the things obvious to someone who's sole experience with >gasoline engines is poking about and doing minor maintenance to his >own cars) I can think of with no dice. Erm, I guess the theatre's emergency generator (hint-hint) should have a pull start and an electrical start. When you say that you can't get it to 'turn over', what do you mean? The elctrical start won't mak eit go 'round, or that it won't catch when it does? Obvious things? All it needs is air, fuel, and a spark, combined with the kinetic energy to get the thing going. Does the plug spark when you pull the rope? Does it get wet (with fuel) when you pull the rope a lot? Is the air cleaner clear? Just like ANY technical diagnostic, the more detailed and accurate the diagnostics, the more rapid and accurate the prognosis. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound OTR Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.0.20050421081300.02a067e8 [at] localhost> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:30:30 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Re: Color blind operators In-Reply-To: References: At 11:59 PM 4/20/2005, you wrote: >Three LED's instead >of one doesn't sound like much, but here's an example of 19 of 20 paying to >make for 1 of 20. Often, when designing a new product, 3 LEDs isn't much more expensive (if any) than one multi-color LED. Also, at least with most of the things I design, a slight cost difference isn't going to break the project. I personally like multiple LEDs better anyway. When designing for both-handed people, it often doesn't change the cost any. If the design of the product has to be either left or right handed, I of course make it right handed. I was designing custom test equipment for a special project and asked the operators where they wanted the buttons, lights, etc. It took a while to convince them they could actually pick any configuration they wanted, I didn't care. I even asked our mailman if where we were going to put our mail slot was ok with him. He said he'd never been asked before. ---------- Jerry Durand Durand Interstellar, Inc. 219 Oak Wood Way Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA tel: +1 408 356-3886 USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886 fax: +1 408 356-4659 web: www.interstellar.com ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1dc.3b2d208f.2f9921c6 [at] aol.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:33:26 EDT Subject: South American AC power? Friends, , it's been a while since I've "done" South America, and then my experiences were limited to Venezuela and Colombia, South America runs same AC power voltages etc as US does, , right ? any major exceptions that anyone can think of ? Any major South American countries that could prove "problematic" ? feel free to respond off list if desired.... very best, Keith Arsenault IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, Florida ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.0.20050421083559.03d7d130 [at] localhost> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:42:55 -0700 From: Jerry Durand Subject: Re: OT - Toll free numbers In-Reply-To: References: At 07:53 AM 4/21/2005, you wrote: >by the way, , , I live only 3 miles from the main gate of MacDill Airforce >Base, , home of Central Command, Special Ops Command and I believe much of >Southern Command, , ( as a kid during the Cuban crisis, , this town >turned into an >armed base over night practically ) That's where I went for some testing when I was an Air Force Academy nominee. I found it amusing that with long hair and civilian cloths I was able to walk anywhere I wanted to without question. I even walked out to the flight line. I always had my orders in my pocket but the only persons who ever asked to see them was the guy who assigned my room in the officer's quarters and the guy doing the testing. I presume security is a bit tighter now. I've also been able to walk into and around two movie studios (Paramount and Sony) without anyone asking why I was there. I did have a valid reason to be at each, but the guards wouldn't have known that. Guess I must look trustworthy? ---------- Jerry Durand Durand Interstellar, Inc. 219 Oak Wood Way Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA tel: +1 408 356-3886 USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886 fax: +1 408 356-4659 web: www.interstellar.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: Reply-To: From: "Michael S. Eddy" Subject: RE: South American AC power? Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:44:26 -0400 In-Reply-To: On Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:33 AM Keith Arsenault wrote: Friends, it's been a while since I've "done" South America, and then my experiences were limited to Venezuela and Colombia, South America runs same AC power voltages etc as US does, right? Any major exceptions that anyone can think of? Any major South American countries that could prove "problematic"? Keith, I had this site bookmarked for reference, it might be a help. Also, you can Google World Power for a lot of sites. http://kropla.com/electric2.htm HTH, Michael Eddy Eddy Marketing & Consulting ------------------------------ Message-ID: <005801c54689$3ea10110$b4504898 [at] GLOBAL.SCJ.LOC> From: "Randy B." References: Subject: Re: South American AC power? Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:46:12 -0500 Look here, http://www.currentsolutions.com/knowledge/country_spec_h-n.htm I have used this when specifying computer equipment for various countries outside of the US. Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:33 AM Subject: South American AC power? > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Friends, , it's been a while since I've "done" South America, and then my > experiences were limited to Venezuela and Colombia, > > South America runs same AC power voltages etc as US does, , right ? any major > exceptions that anyone can think of ? Any major South American countries that > could prove "problematic" ? > > feel free to respond off list if desired.... > > > very best, > > Keith Arsenault > > IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group > Tampa, Florida > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <007a01c5468a$26c89d40$b4504898 [at] GLOBAL.SCJ.LOC> From: "Randy B." Cc: scparker [at] gmail.com (Scott Parker) References: Subject: Re: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:52:41 -0500 Try a craft store like 'Michael's I have seen them in the bridal section, not Christmas lights but a small grain of wheat version. randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Parker" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:44 AM Subject: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Greetings All, > One of our students is doing "Gimmick" from Gypsy for a showcase. Does > anyone have a reliable source for battery-operated Christmas lights to > be sewn into the costume? > > Thanks, Scott > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:54:40 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick Message-id: <4267CCC0.EE1F70EF [at] ithaca.edu> Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts References:

> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Parker" > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Greetings All, > > One of our students is doing "Gimmick" from Gypsy for a showcase. Does > > anyone have a reliable source for battery-operated Christmas lights to > > be sewn into the costume? A quick google for that item should pop up several year-round vendors. That's what we did for the Grinch's light-up Santa suit in Suessical. Steve L. -- Stephen C. Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College Dept. of Theatre Arts 607/274-3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050421155526.35096.qmail [at] web50609.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:55:26 -0700 (PDT) From: b Ricie Subject: Presidium Stage In-Reply-To: I read about a company in China that did a run of" a Zoo Story". That sorta sounds like a Presidum Stage... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050421161210.37650.qmail [at] web50607.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 09:12:10 -0700 (PDT) From: b Ricie Subject: Small Engine repair In-Reply-To: I just got mine going the other day, it started but stalled unless I choked it. It was a dirty fuel filter. 1. Start by draining your old fuel and making sure the battery has a good charge. 2. Pull the spark plug and crank the engine ( with a good charge the motor should turn. By doing this with no plug you can blow out any garbage that has accumulated over the winter(especially if the machine has been outside) 3. take off the air filter and make sure it is clean. 4. clean the fuel filter. 5. replace the spark plug(clean old one or get a new one depending on wear) 6. Put a few drops of starter fluid or gas in the open carburetor. (careful! TOO MUCH WILL RESULT IN FIRE!) The above steps should get the machine to fire over and run until the fuel you put in the carb is exhausted. If it does, fill it up with fresh gas, prime it through, put the beer in the cup holder and mow away. IF none of the the above works then... Get a very large hammer... or take it to your friendly repair shop. Hope that helps. B. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <468d228205042109512490ba48 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:51:06 -0400 From: Michael Beyer Reply-To: Michael Beyer Subject: Re: House of Blue Leaves Pope's Speech...Anybody, anybody? In-Reply-To: References: Voice over - muffled it, and slowed it down a bit. Piped it out of a speaker set up in the tv. Michael On 4/21/05, Chris Wych wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- >=20 > We're doing that show right now too. I think we ended > up recorded someone reciting the speach. I dont know > how good it sounds but from other people talking it > sounds decent. >=20 > Chris Wych >=20 > --- "Brown, Doug" wrote: > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > we just had muffled speech out of the vintage TV > > speaker I think it was an old radio broadcast I > > found online > > hope that helps > > > > > > Doug Brown > > Technical Faculty > > North Carolina School of the Arts > > School of Design & Production > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stagecraft > > [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of > > Martha > > Kight > > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:30 AM > > To: Stagecraft > > Subject: House of Blue Leaves Pope's > > Speech...ANybody, anybody? > > > > > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > > From a friend who's directing House of Blue Leaves: > > > > >Help! > > Will you consult your cyber friends on a theatre > > problem I'm having? In > > House of Blue Leaves, the speech that pope paul xi > > gave in yankee stadium > > in 1965 is played live on stage. I can't find this > > recorded speech > > anywhere. What have other people who've produced > > this show done? > > >Help! I open on Friday! > > > > Thanks to any and all... you can post off list or on > > - > > Martha Kight > > Synergy Stage > > Sacramento, CA > > *** > > Que serat, Seurat! > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content and is believed to be clean. > > ---------------------------------------------- > > > > >=20 > IL State U. Theatre Design Student > a_small_idiot [at] yahoo.com > ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ > http://www.theatretechie.com > ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ >=20 >=20 > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >=20 --=20 www.mjblightdesign.com ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "jsmith at theatrewireless.com" Cc: scparker [at] gmail.com ('Scott Parker') Subject: RE: Battery operated Christmas lights: Gotta Get a Gimmick Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:52:13 -0400 Organization: Home of the RC4 Wireless Dimmer System In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20050421165215.YYFX27245.tomts25-srv.bellnexxia.net [at] p3m866> Scott, Most Christmas lights are a long string of low-voltage lamps or leds. To run them on lower voltages, cut the strings into shorter lengths. To ensure you use the correct number of lamps, first plug in the light string normally. Carefully cut through the insulation of the wires going to a single lamp and measure the voltage there. This is your target voltage per lamp -- probably somewhere in the 2 to 4 volt range. For example, if you're using a 12V battery and have 2.5V bulbs, cut the strings into lengths of 5 bulbs. Wire multiple short lengths in parallel, rather than series, to operate many bulbs. Use fewer bulbs per string for brighter operation with a shorter life (but be careful, it might be a LOT shorter), or more bulbs to run dimmer with extended life. For the longest possible battery life, use newer led Christmas lights. They draw far less power for the luminance, and generate very little heat. Remember that leds have a polarity. If you hook them up and they don't light, reverse the connections to the battery. Now the shameless plug: use our RX4-MINI receiver to drive 4 separate channels of Christmas lights in your costume and control them from your DMX console as part of the lighting design. The lights in the costume become part of the cue, just like all the other lights. Jim Visit www.theatrewireless.com for more information about the RC4 Wireless Dimming System. > Greetings All, > One of our students is doing "Gimmick" from Gypsy for a > showcase. Does anyone have a reliable source for > battery-operated Christmas lights to be sewn into the costume? > > Thanks, Scott ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <199.3da99bf2.2f993ba9 [at] aol.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:23:53 EDT Subject: Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting In a message dated 21/04/05 02:16:38 GMT Daylight Time, paulschreiner42 [at] gmail.com writes: > a riding lawn mower with a Briggs & Stratton dual-start > (electric starter plus manual pull backup) motor. I can't get the > thing to turn over at all. I've checked all the obvious things (or at > least all the things obvious to someone who's sole experience with > gasoline engines is poking about and doing minor maintenance to his > own cars) I can think of with no dice. At risk of being obvious. Try taking off the cover to the blade drive, or to the timing drive. This should allow access to one end or other of the crank shaft. Apply a suitable wrench and try to move it that way. If still no dice, and the drive mechanisms are OK, try this with the camshaft. If that moves even slightly, my guess would be that you have a bent valve, which is blocking the piston movement. I had this with a Honda scooter, years ago. This means taking off the cylinder head, and putting it back. I shouldn't advise that without the full manual, since you would have to re-set the valve timing. At this point, you need an expert. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:29:48 EDT Subject: Re: OT - Toll free numbers In a message dated 21/04/05 04:55:00 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes: > We've been saying that about some of your mouldy, contrary technical posts > for years, Frank, but it hasn't seemed to slow you down one bit glass > houses and a mote in ones eye, and all that... At least they are relevant to the nominal topic of the list, even if much disagreed with. And, if I have given one reader a new idea, which works for them, I'm happy. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1df.3a54d060.2f993ed1 [at] aol.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:37:21 EDT Subject: Re: Small engine repair In a message dated 21/04/05 13:47:05 GMT Daylight Time, paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net writes: > I've checked all the obvious things (or at > > least all the things obvious to someone who's sole experience with > > gasoline engines is poking about and doing minor maintenance to his > > own cars) I can think of with no dice. > > I assume you mean it won't start... yes? I read it as 'Won't turn over'. This is a more serious problem. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1f7.846eea4.2f9948ae [at] aol.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:19:26 EDT Subject: Re: Color blind operators In a message dated 21/04/05 16:04:11 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes: > This is an example of the handicapped individual putting on slippers > instead of insisting that he entire planet get carpet. Three LED's instead > of one doesn't sound like much, but here's an example of 19 of 20 paying to > make for 1 of 20. It's little or no trouble to have indicators physically separete, to make the gear operable by those with colour vision problems. It might improve the general ergonomics. When able folk are disadvantaged > to make the disabled 'the same', we've gone too far, and have on many > occasions. True. But, within reason, one ought to do what one can for the disabled. Some years ago, one of our disabled members died, leaving pretty well everything to our theatre. We decided to use this windfall to improve facilities for the disabled, and installed a deaf-aid system, and a lift to the foyer. The deaf-aid works fine (I designed and installed the system), but we dropped off on the lift. It serves the lower foyer, the bar and the disabled toilet, and the main foyer. If we had installed another floor's worth, it would have served the control room, as well. Lighting and sound operations are jobs that those with mobility problems can handle. It would have allowed them to be actively involved in our work. There might have been problems with planning permission, or with cost. I don't know. But I have no evidence that anyone tried. It's better now. Before, you had to find four strong men to carry a wheelchair up two flights of stairs. Every Sunday, too, because Gwen Taudevin was no piker. Sunday afternoon is our busiest time. Two or three shows in rehearsal, and one getting in is not unusual. Gwen organised an afternoon tea at five o'clock for all of them, until she died. While her sandwiches were idiosyncratic, she did what she was capable of for us. I honour her memory. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: "Andy Leviss" Subject: RE: Noise in the theatre Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:33:29 -0400 Organization: Duck's Echo Sound Message-ID: <005a01c54687$87e99a50$a19afea9 [at] AndyLeviss> In-Reply-To: Chris Babbie wrote: > Sound has an opportunity to do things that almost no other > theatrical tech can do, reach right into the brain and tickle > certain parts without having to show ID at the logic gates. > Hum and the sound of movers are like the giant searchlights > pointing out sound sneaking past these barriers. Wow, that is one hell of an analogy. I knew there was a reason I always dug your posts :o) > Where are you at in PHX? Posting this from FOH mix at the Dodge. --Andy http://www.OneFromTheRoad.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <014D202957F6D8118924000F20D7342B05889A24 [at] az33exm01.corp.mot.com> From: Wood Chip-P26398 Subject: RE: OT - Toll free numbers Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:03:30 -0700 Why needless to say? I worked for them 74-78 and was one of the highlights of my career. Great people to work with and for, LOTS of toys, and VERY "inside", interesting work. I regret that I left them for a bigger pot of gold. Chip -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of richard j. archer of course, they have a bigger budget than the CIA...needless to say, I didn't work for them. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <014D202957F6D8118924000F20D7342B05889A84 [at] az33exm01.corp.mot.com> From: Wood Chip-P26398 Subject: RE: Color blind operators Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:29:26 -0700 CB, I almost never disagree with your pithy remarks and actually cheer most of them, but this time you are off the mark. I am not suggesting we carpet the world, only use good design. When 10% (not 1 in 20) have a problem and usually a simple "Oh ya, I probably shouldn't use Red and Green LEDs but Red and Blue" will fix it, why not. Most designers today give NO thought to color vision, when an alternate solution is often easy or cheaper or better. How would the 90% suffer? I applaud you overcoming your trauma, but color blindness cannot be overcome, even with a red tinted contact. I have compensated for it under many different conditions and you would have a hard time figuring out that I am, but why knock good design practices. Chip Wood -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of CB This is an example of the handicapped individual putting on slippers instead of insisting that he entire planet get carpet. Three LED's instead of one doesn't sound like much, but here's an example of 19 of 20 paying to make for 1 of 20. I have overcome a physical handicap I received as a result of trauma when I was six, to the point that I'd have to show you or you wouldn't notice. ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <76.51b8592e.2f997d76 [at] aol.com> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:04:38 EDT Subject: Re: Color blind operators In a message dated 21/04/05 20:30:30 GMT Daylight Time, Chip.Wood [at] motorola.com writes: > CB, I almost never disagree with your pithy remarks and actually cheer most > of them, but this time you are off the mark. I am not suggesting we carpet > the world, only use good design. When 10% (not 1 in 20) have a problem and > usually a simple "Oh ya, I probably shouldn't use Red and Green LEDs but Red > and Blue" will fix it, why not. Most designers today give NO thought to > color vision, when an alternate solution is often easy or cheaper or better. > How would the 90% suffer? > > I applaud you overcoming your trauma, but color blindness cannot be overcome, > even with a red tinted contact. I have compensated for it under many > different conditions and you would have a hard time figuring out that I am, > but why knock good design practices. I agree. Having taught colorimetry to TV engineering students, I am aware of the problems. Positional information is more easily interpreted. This is one reason why I am so strongly in favour of the BBC's PPM level measurement system, for live sound. A white needle moving over a black dial, with white graduations. How someone with impaired colour vision can handle these strings of LEDs, I don't know. Green for 'OK': 'yellow for 'be careful'; red for 'overload'. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: "frfortes" Subject: moving skate doubt Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:29:38 -0300 Message-ID: Hi there! I'm newbie to this list so, I'm not absolutely sure if this is the correct group talk about it. So, I apologise for any mistake and feel free to correct me please. I just need to build a moving skate that will pass in a straight line way from one stage' side to the other, without tracks. I already have a Futaba RC 4 channel kit and started thinking about dc motor to drive and steer the skate. The skate will be something like a thin plywood with some grass-like fabric and some plants and bugs with leds in order to look like a small piece of garden. I gess it will weight something like a 10kg (22 pounds). I'm an electronic engineer and electronic technician but my expertise is audio/rf/electronics/showcontrol and I'm away from dc motors since my last EE class. What is a good idea to do the interface between the servos and the real moving and steering motors? Any good web site on that? Thanks in advance... Fernando Fortes Brazil ------------------------------ Message-ID: <2FDDC3C2F5B5F4499C096779EF5493B99C3586 [at] EXCHANGE_NT.cayuga-cc.edu> From: Bob Frame Subject: Theatre Renovation Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:46:37 -0400 I appeal to the wisdom of the list: The PTB have decided to renovate my space, primarily audience area but they also will be taking my lighting system from two wire to three. But that's a fight I am able to handle. (there's a reason why EDI is NOT industry standard...) The architects are hired and they are "conceptualizing". They are doing two things that(at this point) that I have serious doubts about. 1- currently my seating floor plan has two aisles so there are three seating sections, L & R that are about 6 seats wide, center section about 12 seats wide. The Architects want to change the floor plan to three aisles: a center and 2 outside so now there are two seating areas. I plan to argue the "psychological division of the audience" and "w/o a center section the actors/speaker must divide focus left and right". The architects claim that the new seating configuration will "provide more advantageous viewing positions, especially for the disabled". 2-They want to put a curtain to split the theatre front and back to provide a more "intimate atmosphere" for lectures. (There is a division of NASA here on campus that is contributing $$ towards this renovation and this is their sort of request as my 50'w X 75'd space is too "cavernous" for their ~75 person presentations) I personally see this as a nightmare and imagine it being used once or twice and probably never being used again (not to mention there will be a data projector on the back wall of the theatre that will need a hole cut into this "curtain" and "doorways" for the three aisle .) As Far as I know they are planning a walk-along curtain that will live against the side walls of the space when not in use. So those currently are the big problems that I need arguments for/against Can anyone help? And to cut off the suggestion, They won't hire a consultant- no $$ and besides the architects have built (HS) Theatres before. I have consulted on a number of spaces but then I was "the man" here I am an employee so they feel comfortable questioning my opinions HELP! (Yes Peter I will be picking your brain next Friday- we'll talk compensation) TIA Bob Robert M. Frame, Coordinator of Theatre Operations Cayuga Community College 197 Franklin St. Auburn, NY 13021-3099 (Voice): 315-255-1743 ext. 2340 (Fax): 315-255-2117 (E-mail): Framer [at] Cayuga-cc.edu Some days you're the bug, some days the windshield ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001601c546d1$c2996870$6500a8c0 [at] yourfsyly0jtwn> From: "Daryl Redmon" References: Subject: Re: moving skate doubt Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:25:16 -0700 > I just need to build a moving skate that will pass in a straight > line way from one stage' side to the other, without tracks. I already have > a > Futaba RC 4 channel kit and started thinking about dc motor to drive and > steer the skate. The skate will be something like a thin plywood with some > grass-like fabric and some plants and bugs with leds in order to look like > a > small piece of garden. I gess it will weight something like a 10kg (22 > pounds). > What is a good idea to do the interface between the servos and the > real moving and steering motors? From what you have described just standard servos and linkages that you can get where you bought the Futaba should have everything that you need. It sounds like you are in effect build a RC car. The torque on the servos can be increased by doubling up servos or buying hi torque ones. If I remember correctly the Futaba servos produces 15 ft/lbs of torque standard. You can gear down a RC motor for slower speed or more torque. Hope this helps Daryl Redmon Resounding Light ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:09:58 -0400 From: "Steve B." Subject: Re: Theatre Renovation Message-id: <004001c546e0$623a3e50$6701a8c0 [at] SBFF> References: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Frame" > 1- currently my seating floor plan has two aisles so there are > three seating sections, L & R that are about 6 seats wide, center > section about 12 seats wide. The Architects want to change the > floor plan to three aisles: a center and 2 outside so now there > are two seating areas. I plan to argue the "psychological division > of the audience" and "w/o a center section the actors/speaker must > divide focus left and right". The architects claim that the new > seating configuration will "provide more advantageous viewing > positions, especially for the disabled". Are they aware of the expense in removing all the existing seat support lag bolts currently set into the concrete ?, smoothing the concrete ?, re-setting the new seats ?, time involved ?. Old electrical to aisle lights removed ?, new electrical conduits installed ?. Access from below for electrical ?. I'd suggest getting a seating company in, maybe the original ?, and have them give a price for a new layout, VS. a renovation of existing. Is there something currently wrong or problematic with the current seating plan ?. Are the seats too narrow ?, do you get complaints ?. Are you ADA compliant ?, We just renovated a 50 year old space, the seats went back to the original manufacturer, (whose name escapes me, they're in KC), to be re-upholstered, mechanisms renovated, re-painted and re-installed on the original bolts. Seems like a cheaper solution if the only desire is a "new" look. > 2-They want to put a curtain to split the theatre front and back > to provide a more "intimate atmosphere" for lectures. (There is a > division of NASA here on campus that is contributing $$ towards this > renovation and this is their sort of request as my 50'w X 75'd space > is too "cavernous" for their ~75 person presentations) I personally > see this as a nightmare and imagine it being used once or twice and > probably never being used again (not to mention there will be a data > projector on the back wall of the theatre that will need a hole cut > into this "curtain" and "doorways" for the three aisle .) As Far as > I know they are planning a walk-along curtain that will live against > the side walls of the space when not in use. How do they handle the traffic flow from the lobby - thru the curtain, to the now smaller theater ?. Seems like this could be better done thru zone lighting - I.E. don't light the rear of the seating area ?, but maybe the aisles to the lit area ?. Not as cheap as a curtain, but not as ugly, which is the first thought that came to mind. You'd probably want to zone light ANYWAY after closing the curtain. Whatever you do, take the attitude that it's YOUR building, not the architect, who works for YOU. Stick to your guns to get what you know is right. You have to work there, after all the others have moved on, you get to live with the compromises. I'm certain that the architects on our project hopes to never have to sit at another meeting where I'm present, I made life somewhat miserable for them as I insisted on things being done the way I knew it needed to be. Steve Bailey Brooklyn College ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Scheu Consulting Services" Subject: RE: Theatre Renovation Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:30:40 -0400 Organization: Scheu Consulting Services, Inc. Message-ID: <000201c546eb$a8a10170$c9fea8c0 [at] ROXY> In-Reply-To: Bob Frame wrote: >HELP! (Yes Peter I will be picking your brain next Friday- we'll talk >compensation) ...now where did I put that white horse... Folks, Bob and I know each other from the old days at SUNY Oswego (late 70's), at the old Syracuse Opera, and through a recent theatre = renovation project here in Central New York, so I'm privileged to be helping Bob = out, even if somewhat informally. I remember someone once saying something to the effect that "free advice = is worth everything you pay for it" - must have been a college = administrator. It's a shame sometimes that Architects and the Powers That Be only = listen to "that guy from out of town we're paying all that money to" instead of = the person who's been living in the space for 15 years and will live there = for another 15. Jeeze... Brains available anytime for picking... Making it formal is what costs = ;-) Peter Scheu Scheu Consulting Services, Inc. www.scheuconsulting.com Tel: 315.422.9984 fax: 413.513.4966 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4268737E.8080605 [at] fuse.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:46:06 -0400 From: Stuart Wheaton Subject: Re: OT: small engine repair/troubleshooting References: In-Reply-To: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com wrote: > At risk of being obvious. > > Try taking off the cover to the blade drive, or to the timing drive. This > should allow access to one end or other of the crank shaft. Apply a suitable > wrench and try to move it that way. If still no dice, and the drive mechanisms are > OK, try this with the camshaft. If that moves even slightly, my guess would > be that you have a bent valve, which is blocking the piston movement. I had > this with a Honda scooter, years ago. > > This means taking off the cylinder head, and putting it back. I shouldn't > advise that without the full manual, since you would have to re-set the valve > timing. At this point, you need an expert. > > Frank Wood > As usual, Frank is talking from just inside the seat of his pants. AFAIK Briggs makes no engines that have an interference possibility between valves and pistons, in fact almost all Briggs engines are Valve in block types where the valves are beside the cylinder. This also means there are no pushrods or rockers to adjust, the tappet rides directly against the end of the valve stem. On a Briggs engine the only way to move the camshaft would be to open the engine case completely, since the camshaft is not exposed. Replace the air filter, replace the spark plug, change the oil, drain the old gas, flush the carb with carburettor cleaner to remove the varnish left by last year's gasoline, refill with fresh, new $2.50 a gallon gas, and let it roar! If it was running last year and not stored underwater or otherwise abused, the odds are high it can be made to run easily this year. Bad gas is almost 90% of the trouble with mowers in the spring time. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:45:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Boyd Ostroff Cc: peter [at] scheuconsulting.com Subject: Re: Theatre Renovation In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Thu, 21 Apr 2005, Scheu Consulting Services wrote: > Folks, Bob and I know each other from the old days at SUNY Oswego (late > 70's), at the old Syracuse Opera Gee this is starting to sound like a reunion... ;-) Bob, I saw your original post and suppose I have a hard time relating to spaces that small after so many years of working in big opera houses. But my gut reaction was that you *might* be worrying a little too much about all this. Really... does it matter that much where the aisles are? And if NASA is going to pay for a drape you don't need then so what? OTOH, I always was a firm believe in "if it ain't broke don't fix it." But sooner or later they manage to ruin just about everything that matters to us in the name of progress. | Boyd Ostroff | Director of Design and Technology | Opera Company of Philadelphia | http://tech.operaphilly.com | ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <426876A2.2090909 [at] fuse.net> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:59:30 -0400 From: Stuart Wheaton Subject: Re: Theatre Renovation References: In-Reply-To: Bob Frame wrote: > > 1- currently my seating floor plan has two aisles so there are > three seating sections, L & R that are about 6 seats wide, center > section about 12 seats wide. The Architects want to change the > floor plan to three aisles: a center and 2 outside so now there > are two seating areas. I plan to argue the "psychological division > of the audience" and "w/o a center section the actors/speaker must > divide focus left and right". The architects claim that the new > seating configuration will "provide more advantageous viewing > positions, especially for the disabled". How about the arguement that 3 or more seats per row x number of rows x ticket price per event x ticketed events = serious money lost in the renovated theatre. Unless they come up with a life safety reason, they are just changing for the sake of change. If you need to add ADA seats, try to put in a level section of removeable seats somewhere near where the perfect tech table would be... Stuart Stuart ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 04:11:20 GMT Subject: Re: OT - Toll free numbers Message-Id: <20050421.211138.29075.451182 [at] webmail03.lax.untd.com> As a 50ish 'suit', I also have enjoyed virtually unlimited access to all the Studios. I may be jaded, but Studios are just factories, IMHO. /s/ Richard I've also been able to walk into and around two movie studios (Paramount and Sony) without anyone asking why I was there. I did have a valid reason to be at each, but the guards wouldn't have known that. Guess I must look trustworthy? Jerry Durand ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #371 *****************************