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Staging Automation

16 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Started On Staging Automation

1. Approximately how big will the final piece be?
   
2. How much weight will be on it?
   
3. How fast does it need to move?
   
4. Does it need to go more than one speed?
   
5. Does it need to go in more than one direction?
   
6. How precise do the starts and stops need to be?
   
7. Are actors on or near it?
   
8. Does it move in full view of the audience?
   
9. Does it matter how much noise it makes?
   
10. How long is the run?
    
11. How tight are the production schedules?
    
12. Does the production travel?
    
13. Will this scenery be re-used for other shows?
    
14. How much do you pay for labor?
    
15. How likely are there to be changes once the show is built?
    
16. How big is your budget?

 

 

 

 

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