Scenic Design @ Schapiro

Thank you for working with us! Please don't hesitate to reach out to the PM or APM @ Schapiro with any questions.

Please make sure to submit ground plans on time, and let us know any decisions in a timely manner to complete work.

 

  1. No technical work can begin without the PM, APM, or member of the Schapiro Student Technical Team present.
  2. Never work in any space alone.
  3. All scenic pieces must be free-standing. Nothing can be attached to the floor or walls, except where there are pre-existing hooks.
  4. Only proper spike tape can be used on the floors. Spike tape is available from Schapiro Student Technical Team members or the production’s stage manager (if applicable).
  5. There are six (6) risers available for audience seating. Three (3) are legged at a height of 16 inches, three (3) with legs eight inches high. The risers at 16 inches must be installed with the surrounding railing. You are allowed to move the seating risers, with permission from the PM. If moved, the risers must be restored during strike.
  6. Audience chairs and the seating risers are limited in resources. In your preliminary meeting with the PM, please bring the number of risers and seats you will need for your production. 
  7. Painting any part of the space’s permanent structure (i.e., the walls and doors) is strictly prohibited.
  8. Hanging scenery must be flame-proofed before load in.
  9. Whether or not soft goods will be left up should be determined by the load-in meeting.
  10. Never put any tape on the soft goods. If you need to add glow tape for actors, put two pieces together and pin it to the soft good.
  11. You cannot rig anything that will add significant weight to the grid. In other words, you may hang a piece of fabric or an overhead practical, etc. but no swings or anything that would add a person’s weight to the grid. 
  1. Do not cover up exit signs or fire alarms, or remove fire extinguishers. New York City fire code is very strict and any fines imposed will be passed on to the student responsible for the project. Fire inspectors have conducted surprise inspections.
  2. Prior permission of PM is required to use of the Genie lift.
  3. Brandishing a weapon of any fashion, or using a prop to simulate a weapon of any kind outside of the Theatre is strictly prohibited without a weapon inspection and written approval from the Program Production Department.
  4. No smoking or live flame of any kind, for any length of time.
  5. There must be at least a 42-inch-wide egress to both fire exit doors at all times during any production. No scenery, person, chair, or curtain may obstruct the exit.
  6. The only prop guns allowed in Schapiro Presentations are wooden, unpainted, cut outs. A Prop Weapons Form will need to be submitted for approval.  After approval, make arrangements with the PM for pick up of weapons.

Any material hung from the grid must be fireproofed. All curtains and other materials must be hung at least 24 inches from all lighting instruments. Any materials sourced from somewhere other than the Theatre Program will be flame tested upon arrival: an open flame held to a small piece of the fabric for 12 seconds. If it self-extinguishes, it is acceptable. If not, it must be removed from the performance space.