Anatomy of a Flat
The TOP and BOTTOM of both a Broadway and Hollywood Flat
What is a RAIL?
The name of the 2x4 platform structure made of Rails, Stiles and Toggles that is assembled with 3" screws and glue
What is the FRAME?
The FRONT of a Step
What is a RISER?
Actual dimensions of 1" x 4"
What is 3/4" x 3 1/2"?
Scale drawing of a Birds-eye-view of a theater and set
What is a GROUND PLAN?
The SIDE of a both a Broadway and Hollywood Flat?
What is a STILE?
Simple or Compression-style supports that allow a finished platform to sit at a desired height above the deck?
What are LEGS?
The TOP of a Step
What is a TREAD?
Actual dimensions of 2" x 4"
What is 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"?
A scale drawing that gives the front view of the set
What is a FRONT ELEVATION?
The bracing that ties the two STILES together
What are TOGGLES?
A system utilized to reinforce building structures in which diagonal supports intersect the legs to create a strong platform
What is CROSS-BRACING?
The SIDE or internal support of a Step
What is a STRINGER or CARRIAGE?
Typical thickness of Plywood we use for building Flat framing with
What is 5/8" Plywood?
A scale drawing that gives the side view of the set
What is a SECTION VIEW?
The hard covering of a Flat
⅝” or ¾” Plywood top glued and screwed for structural integrity onto the frame
What is the LID?
Standard height of a theatrical step
What is an 8" rise?
Typical Lauan thickness for Flat SKINS?
What is 3/16"?
A series of drawings sketched by hand showing an audience view of the set
What is a LINE DRAWING?
The two additional pieces of structure needed when building a Broadway Flat?
What are the Corner Blocks and Keystones?
A platform becomes THIS when casters are added underneath
What is a WAGON?
The support frame for a curved staircase that the TREAD and RISER mounts to
What is a TRUSS?
Typical plywood thickness used for Platform LIDS?
What is 5/8" plywood?
A selection of finished drawings that show color, texture, lighting and tone
What is a COLOR RENDERING?