Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Closed Topics http://www.communitytheater.org/forum This is an XML content feed of; Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Closed Topics : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:10:09 +0000 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:39:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.communitytheater.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=21 Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_images/CTGRlogo.gif http://www.communitytheater.org/forum Closed Topics : Perennial problem: no-show patrons http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=968&PID=9567#9567 Author: jdlewallen
Subject: Perennial problem: no-show patrons
Posted: 1/13/07 at 3:39pm

Both of the community theatres here offer season subscriptions, at different levels of $$$ for differing amounts of "admissions".  You can use them for different shows, or if you really want, go see one show numerous times with your whole family!  Either way, though, you have to phone or go by and reserve seats for the show.

If you don't make a reservation or show up, you made a donation to the theatre! 
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Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:31pm

Your right Topper! It is best to angle the offending mirror or window is the way to go!
However depending upon the sight lines and the varying angle of thepunters view & of course the levels of the house, determines ifthis will work or not.
When I did the mirror wall, which was 24? wide & 8? high, acrossthe upstage facing the audience, we set it on an angle to combat theglare & light bounce. However because the house was racked, thisstill created a glare problem, especially when we used the Limes forcertain numbers in front of the mirrors. There was other light sourcesto combat from the X, Y & Z positions [Overhead, front &floor],  as well as side light  to cover the dancers boob,bum & shin level  as well. Optically the coke/water or spraygave the reflective surface a film, which diffuses the sharp bounce of the light source & makes it more comfortable for all theBOS?s, no matter where they sit.
I like the expression of ?the gaffers egg?, which is far better thansaying "Grab the Gaffer balls", which can be misunderstood & bringtears to the eyes!
I have used these collected gaffer balls/eggs & mounted them on aboard, with suitable plaque inscriptions. Having a Black, White & aspray painted gold, as Techie Excellence Awards.

]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2005 19:31:04 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5926#5926 Closed Topics : stage light reflection http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5925#5925 Author: Topper
Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/12/05 at 12:59pm

Although this won't work on a door because it needs
to hang flush, a technique that can be used to
reduce glare from mirrors, framed pictures or other
sources of reflected light is to use a "gaffer's egg."

A "gaffer's egg" is really just a ball of wadded up gaff
tape -- balled up as large as you need -- and stuffed
behind the TOP of the offending mirror. This causes
the mirror to tilt downward at a slight angle, usually
imperceptible to the audience, so it doesn't catch
glare from the instruments above it.

Windows on a set are sometimes constructed at this
downward angle for just this purpose.]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2005 12:59:13 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5925#5925 Closed Topics : stage light reflection http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5923#5923 Author: Joan54
Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/12/05 at 7:53am

The things I learn from you guys....I never would have thought of that.....]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:53:13 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5923#5923 Closed Topics : stage light reflection http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5920#5920 Author: Gaafa
Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/12/05 at 1:38am

For small mirrors and windows, Hair spray works well
Or you can get anti-glare spray from any of the major Gel/filter companies [Rosco - Lee].
However for the large upstage mirror walls, I used when I directed AChorus Line, the spray aplication was very blotchy. So I reverted tothe old soft drink & water, as suggested by Shatcher, & sprayedit over the mirrors glass. Using a plastic garden insecticide pumppressure type spray bottle. The spray bottle gave a wider & moreeven spray coverage.
When used on a slippery stage floor, ensure you use a soft drink thathas sugar in it, rather than just the chemical sweeteners, the sugarcontent seems to work much better as an anti-skid!

]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2005 01:38:50 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5920#5920 Closed Topics : audition "etiquette" re: headshots http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1740&PID=5915#5915 Author: Linda S
Subject: audition "etiquette" re: headshots
Posted: 11/11/05 at 5:14pm

If someone comes with a headshot great. If they haven't got one, I will take a digital photo. It really does help me remember who is who.

Linda

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:14:39 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1740&PID=5915#5915 Closed Topics : audition "etiquette" re: headshots http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1740&PID=5912#5912 Author: tristanrobin
Subject: audition "etiquette" re: headshots
Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:16pm

if you got 'em, use 'em   

it might help a director remember you - and it's not going to hurt
anything if they don't want them.

I usually get 1/2 with headshots and 1/2 without ... and, though,
I don't care from any kind of 'etiquette' way whether people
have shots or not, it *does* help me remember who is who -
especially in large auditions for large musicals when we see a
LOT of people.

head shot copies are cheap - spread 'em around ]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1740&PID=5912#5912 Closed Topics : stage light reflection http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5911#5911 Author: Shatcher
Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:26pm

I have used a mixture of coke and water sprayed on. this is also a great trick for a slippery piece of floor. I learned the trick from a PSM on a dance show tour.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:26:41 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5911#5911 Closed Topics : stage light reflection http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5909#5909 Author: johnc
Subject: stage light reflection
Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:16pm

What is the best way to reduce the reflection or glare of the stage lights on a scenic door that has real glass in it. We want it to be realistic but still transparent or at least translucent. We tried hair spray and that helped. Any other ideas? ]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:16:17 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1742&PID=5909#5909 Closed Topics : Amusement tax in PA http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1741&PID=5908#5908 Author: Theatrestation
Subject: Amusement tax in PA
Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:10pm

We are a non-profit multi-arts center in Central PA. Our local boro council is soon voting on and likely to impose a 5% amusement tax on our center. We found out last night the YMCA, The community pool and the movie theatre (movie theatre because of a grandfathered state law) will all be exempt but we were refused exemption.  We are 501c3. Any input or suggestions?
Thanks for any feedback!

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