Student Performing Arts
The PAC Shop
PAC Shop Handbook
Shop Policies
- All work sessions must be scheduled through the Technical
Advisor's office. Failure to do so will result in denial of
use. Repeated failure may result denial of any future use.
- Unsupervised work is not allowed.
- Plans and projects must be approved by the Technical Advisor before work can begin.
- It is expected that safety goggles and appropriate hearing
protection will be worn when working with any kind of power equipment.
- If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of a piece
of equipment obtain the necessary instruction from the Shop
Supervisor, your instructor, or other qualified person before
proceeding.
- All tools are to be returned to their proper storage area at the
end of a work session. Clean up at the end of a each work
session. This includes: disposing of scrap lumber and materials,
returning unused material and stock to its proper storage area, and
sweeping the floor. All trash must be taken to the compactor
daily.
Tool Time! The last 15-30 min. of each work session will be devoted to clean-up so allow for it (even if you plan to return the same day). - No tools are to leave the shop without the permission of the Technical
Advisor or Shop Supervisor. All tools must be signed out and inspected
upon return. Lost tools must be replaced by the group responsible.
- Report any damage or breakage of equipment to the Technical Advisor or
Shop Supervisor immediately upon discovery. By doing so, the item can be
repaired or replaced quickly without interfering with the work of everyone
using the shop.
- Groups must clean up all areas and materials used
for painting at the end of the work session. This includes brushes,
rollers, buckets and unused paint. All unused paint must be disposed of
or stored properly.
Tools
Hand Tools
- Measuring:
Tape Measure, Framing Square, Tri Square, Protractor, Level - Marking tools:
Pencils, chalk line, scribe, compass - Hammers
- Cutting tools:
Saws, utility knife, scissors, tin snips, chisels, planes/rasp, files - Clamping tools:
Vises, bar clamp, c-clamp, quck-grip, vise gripes, band clamps, pliers,wrenches, - Screwdrivers:
Standard, phillips, nut drives, ratchet screwdriver - Misc.:
Wrecking bar, nail puller, grommet set, staple guns, bolt cutter, pipe cutter, Tap and Die set,
Power Tools
- Stationary
- Table Saw
- Radial Arm Saw
- Band Saw
- Drill Press
- Power Miter Box
- Bench Grinder
-
Power Hand Tools
- Circular Saw
- Saber Saw
- Electric hand drill
- Belt Sander
- Plam Sander
- Router
- Hand Grinder
-
Pneumatic Tools
- Air Compressor
- Pneumatic Staplers
- Pneumatic Nailer
Materials
Stock Lumber
All stock lumber is graded. There are two primary grades of wood, select and common. Common grade is typically used for scenic construction.- Select Wood is free of all knots, blemishes, erratic graining and warps.
- No. 1 Common Lumber can have knots up to 1-1/2 inches. Knots do not have to be tight and may fall out. Warping and twisting are more prevalent in this grade.
- No.2 Common The knots can be greater than 1-1/2 inches, and the edges can show an occasiional strip of bark. The wood will probably be warped and twisted
The Department of Agriculture determins the standards for the thickness, width, and length of all stock lumber sold in the US. Since the sizing is done before the boards are milled to a smooth surface, the actual dimensions of the lumber are smaller that the indicated size. Slight variations in the actual dimensions can be measured on almost any piece of stock because of milling variations and shrinkage. Measure Twice, Cut Once. Typical sizes shown below.
Typical Usage:
- 1x3 - Standard flat framing, diagonal bracing of platform legs
- 1x4 - Large flat framing
- 1x6 - Platform Framing, Door and Window frames and similar architectural trim, narrow sweeps
- 1x8, 1x10, 1x12 - Stair treads, sweeps, profile cutouts, large trim, furniture
- 2x4 - Platform framing, platform legs, platform gates, other weight bearing structures
- 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 - Beams, joists, headers, cantilever, other load bearing structures, some stair carriages.
Fasteners
- Nails
- Screws
- Staples
- Bolts and nuts
- Glues and Adhesives
Hardware
- Hinges
- Lashing Hardware
- Flying/Rigging Hardware
- Bracing Hardware
- Casters
Safety Equipment
- Safety glasses and goggles
- Hearing protection
- Dust Masks
- Respirator
- Work Gloves
- First Aid kits
Stock Scenery
Two-Dimensional Scenery
- Soft Flats
- Door and Window Flats
Depth pieces, or reveals, combined with applied trim help create the illusion of wall thickness. 
- Joining Flats
Three Dimensional Scenery
- Stage Platforming
- Platform Gates and Legs
- Stairs
- Wagons
- Trusses
- Rocks, Stumps, irregular platforms
Scene Painting
- Paints
- Dyes
- Brushes
- Sponges
- Rollers
- Sprayers
Props
PAC Props maintains the stock props and furniture for use by participating PAC groups. All PAC groups have access at no charge to these materials. In return, we request that any group that uses PAC Props donates any new properties they purchase to the stock. The Prop Shop contains treasures beyond your imagination. In order to be able to fairly distribute the resources of PAC Props, the following guidelines are used :- No one shall enter the prop or furniture storage areas without
permission. Please contact The Performing Arts
Shop to schedule an appointment.
- Any articles used must be signed out and the person/group taking the
props must assume full responsibility for the articles taken. If
any articles are removed without permission a $25 fine will be charged to the
group or individual.
- If a borrowed article is lost or damaged, the borrowing group
must either replace, repair, or pay the replacement value of the
item.
- All borrowed items must be returned at the strike of the
performance. Peter Whinnery or Michelle Moller will
be present at the strike to supervise the return and ensure the
props and furniture areas are left in good condition.
- Any group which cannot provide a University account number must leave a refundable deposit equal to the replacement value of all borrowed items to ensure the safe return of the borrowed items.
Production Staff
It takes many people doing a variey of jobs to mount any Theatrical Production. Click on the chart for descriptions of the many positions on a Production Staff. Position titles, duties, and responsibilities are expained for a typical Penn show.
Production Calendars
Below is a partial Production Calendar for a typical show. Guidlines for making your own are here. Included here are many important deadlines for the Producer , Director, Designers , Technical Director, Master Electrician, Props, and Running Crews. Often a seperate calendar is kept for rehearsals.
Day
Date
Time
Activity
Mon
10/5
1:00
Tues
10/6
7-11
Read-Thru
Wed
10/7
7-11
Rehearsals Begin
Design meetings ongoing
Mon
10/19
2:00
7-11
Set Construction begins (M-Th:7-11, Sun 1-5)
Wed
10/30
7-11
Run Thru for Designers
Mon
11/2
2:00
4:00
Mon
11/9
7-11
Scene Painting begins
Wed
11/21
7-9
Dress Parade
Fri
11/13
11:00
1-5
Light Prep
Production Week
Sun
(12 hrs)11/15
9-1
Load-in
2-6
Set up / Light Hang
7-11
Same
Mon
(9 hrs)11/16
1-5
Set up / Light Focus
6-11
Actors on stage
Tues
(9 hrs)11/17
1-5
Set up / Cue writing
6-11
Tech/Dress Rehearsal
Wed
(9 hrs)11/18
1-5
Touch-up
6-11
Final Dress
Thurs
(7 hrs)11/19
3-5
Touch-up
6:00
Call
8:00
Opening Performance
Fri
(5 hrs)11/20
8:00
Performance
Sat
(9 hrs)11/21
8:00
Performance
10:30
Strike
60 hours Total When making a Production Calendar it is often easiest to work backward from opening night. This link is a general outline of what needs to be done when.
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