Flat Components
Horizontal peices of wood on the top and bottom of a flat
Rails
If a flat is 4 foot wide the rail is
4 foot
What material is used to cover a flat
Bleached muslin
what wood is a flat made of
1/4 white pine
A set with 2-3 walls
box set
vertical paces of wood on the sides of a flat
stiles
If a flat is 6 foot tall the stile is
5.5 feet
What mixture is used to seal a flat
2:1 glue water
the amount of space that corner blocks and keystones should be from the edge
The empty space above the stage
fly space
the horizontal piece of wood in the middle of a flat covered in wax paper
toggle bar
If a flat is 4 feet wide the toggle bar is
3.5 feet
How much extra material is needed on every side of the muslin
4in
it is essential to use a ----- behind windows and doors
backing flat
open area off stage left and right
wings
connects the toggle bar to the stiles
keystone
The dimensions of a corner block are
9x9
What is used to attach the muslin to the sides of the flat (pre glue water)
staples
why is wax paper used over the toggle bar
so the mixtures and paint don't soak into the wood creating a harsh line
another word for the auditorium
house
connects the rails and stiles together
cornerblocks
The dimensions of a keystone are ....
6x3x2.5
all of the steps of covering a flat
Cut muslin
stretch and staple to sides
paint on glue water mixture
let dry
remove staples and cut excess
keeps flats upright
brace and stage weight
the complete setting for a scene or act
set