PVC Framing for Non-Weight-Bearing Scenery |
Owen M. Collins |
While polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe is commonly used in the “real world” for plumbing applications, its theatre applications have previously been limited to creating small diameter columns or other non-structural uses. Its modular nature and low cost make it ideal for scene shops that need inexpensive touring scenery — in our case frames for a scenic unit that can quickly be broken down for kansport by unskilled workers.
FIGURE 1: PVC “BAMBOO” FRAMED SCENERY
The size of the PVC pipe chosen should be based on the needs of the scenic unit. For more rigidity use a larger diameter pipe; ...
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