A stitch in time

WHILE an architect is supremely important to a project, successful upgrades to performing arts facilities depend on the guidance of experienced and knowledgeable theatre technology specialists – the selection of the most suitable (and economically viable and fit for purpose) specialist equipment and its integration into the building’s design is hard to achieve otherwise.

Stagecraft Pty Ltd (Entertainment Engineering), established in 1980, has contributed to hundreds of performing-arts training and performance facilities in schools and colleges around Australia.

Key staff members at Stagecraft have come up through the professional entertainment sphere.

This background enhances their multifaceted understanding of the best practice application of technology in the educational field.

Staff are also fully qualified and experienced in electrical engineering and stage machinery design and installation.

Improvements in capability and increasing diversity of theatre equipment continues unabated, creating the need to stay abreast and make assessments regarding their fitness for purpose in the field of educational performing arts.

Stagecraft monitors the frequently changing legislation which governs the operation and safety aspects of the installation and operation of electrical equipment, hoists and other rigging devices.

Theatrical equipment, including rigging systems, lighting control systems, audio systems, audio visual systems, curtains, drapes and tracking, are a substantial investment which should be protected.

The company offers a Periodic Maintenance and Inspection plan which ensures the institution’s compliance with the relevant legislation and Australian Standards as well as the extending the life of equipment and ensuring the safety of staff, students, performers and audience members.

With their purpose built premises, large fabrication and assembly workshop, electronic workshop and advanced CAD design facilities, Stagecraft is a resource available to all teaching institutions Australia wide for advice, installation, commissioning and for periodic inspection and maintenance.

For more information visit: www.stagecraft.com.au.

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