The Stage (That Of Which It Came)

Hello, my name is J.N., and I am from a school in Chicago called GCE(Global Citizen Experience). What we do is we learn differently compared to Chicago Public Schools. We try to learn and experience outside of the classroom, and use that experience later on in life. Right now, I'm taking a class known as Stage Chemistry, and what we do is that we learn the science behind creating theaters. For an assignment,we were suppose to measure and draw factors from a space/building that could be potentially used as a stage, to demonstrate our learning.

I had multiple achievements and struggles while doing this action project. One of my struggles was getting measurements, since I had to areas that I couldn't reach, as well as areas that needed two people to measure. The other struggle would have to calculations, since sometimes I would mess up, and I would need to change large parts of my assignment because of that one flaw. But still, even though the action project took more time than I thought, I am proud of my action project, and I hope you enjoy.

Rationale

If I ever create a theatre I would build it at my tae kwon doe gym, BMA Martial Arts. The reason being is that I knew and memorised the place well, since I go there about three times a week in a row(Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). I also believe it had the perfect elements to create a stage, with a high ceiling, and carpeted floors. It also had some potable sound equipment, as well as storage room, an office that can be used as a lounge, and multiple bathrooms.

Since the project was all about finding a stage for any play, I felt that this building would be the perfect place. Even though there is no stage, that does not mean a stage could be built inside. It was especially perfect for the play I wanted to show called Undertale. It has a large ceiling, so it brings the idea of monsters being trapped underground.

The one problem with this stage would be the structure of the ceiling. The ceiling could have the potential to for curtains, but then we would need to modify it first to make it work. But besides that, everything would be perfect for the play. There is enough rooms to be used, enough room in the gym to have several seats and build a stage.There is even extra parking space outside. This building would be perfect for a proscenium stage.

Eric B. "BMA Martial Arts" bmamartialarts.net 3/20/17

Comparisons

Albert’s Theater	My Theatre	Percentage
Carpeting(sound absorption) 546.25 feet for carpeting	Carpeting(sound absorption) 1416 feet for carpeting	1416/546.25 x 100 = 259%
Seating(fullhouse) 856 seats in the theatre.	Seating(fullhouse) 56 seats in my theatre.	56/856 x100= 6.54%
Stage(feet) 4000 feat for the stage	Stage(feet) 500 feet for the stage	500/4000 x 100= 12.5%
Actor’s lounge/room(largest one)   115 ft	Actors lounge(largest/only one)   109 ft	109/115 x 100= 94%
Prop Storage 312.5 ft	Prop Storage 35.6 ft	35.6/312.5 x 100= 11.3%
Nearest Restaurant (Corner Bakery Cafe) 384 ft	Nearest Restaurant (Zacarelli's Pizza) 22.5 ft	22.5/384 x 100 = 5.8%