Fact/Idea List
Space: Bing Theatre
Facts:
551 capacities
cushioned folding seats
one level
a large stage
12ft wide-20ft tall load-in doors
ramps outside for wheelchair accessibility
large doors
a ticket office
light rails above the stage
tech/sound booth
crew members, student assistants
men and women’s dressing rooms under the stage
women: 18 mirrors
men: 12 mirrors
contains make-up lights and costume rack
single occupancy dressing room stage right
adjoining restrooms with showers, sinks, and toilets
curtain
headset communication
speakers and amplifiers
microphones (wireless and handheld)
the orchestra pit
dimmed lights (controlled)
Two desk areas
generally quiet
Ideas:
The stage is there for performing purposes, which is why there are 500 seats
All the technical aspects suggest they are amplifying someone or something
The controlled dimmed lights suggest that people sitting will be in the dark
The curtain suggests they are keeping something hidden
The cushion folded chairs suggest that people will be sitting for a while and that people need to walk through the aisles with ease.
The large stage suggests its holding either a lot of people or a large set
Ticket office suggest they are selling tickets
Desk areas suggest people working behind the des or selling something (concessions)
Ramps so wheelchairs are able to get to the stage
Headsets suggest communication between people
Orchestra pit suggest music playing and people occupying that space
Load-in doors suggest large objects being moved into the building
Dressing rooms suggest people are changing for a show
the quietness suggest listening going