Stage Technologies

Trap doors - even in Athens' coliseum.

               - scissor lifts
               - are used to develop the stage
               - Trap doors were replaced
               - More weight - Scenery
               - more items can be moved

 However...
                  - Heavy
                  - Difficult to install The Swan Theatre is a great example of a theatre reacting to a change in technologies 



Hemp flying - Rope management
                   - Not many around
                   - Weight limitation
                   - Not modern Counterweight Power flying
                   - Run by motors
                   - Smoother
                   - Still a weight limitation
                   - Quicker
                   - Safer
                   - No human error
                   - Timing
                   - Health & Safety (Linked to no human error)

 Lighting in critical for your design It can influence the look and feel of the scene
                   - Model box - Sketches

 Pyrotechnics...

 Snow - 'Snow Business' - Made from plastic

 Rain/ water - Rice - small scene / behind the set - through windows Smoke & mirrors (Self Note) Victoria era is the best to look at for atmosphere)