DG 1110.3.120
DESIGN GUIDE: MUSIC AND DRAMA CENTERS
JANUARY 1981
CHAPTER 3: PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SPACE ALLOCATION
The following is a series of net area tabulations
full level of Drama programming, including (if
suggested for various levels of performance sup-
desired) professional touring companies, will re-
port. The basic allocation corresponds to the
quire backstage support comparable to that
simplest functioning facility. Recommended ad-
shown below. In particular, enlargement of prep-
justments are noted as the next step toward im-
aratory areas is needed to handle resident scenic
proved quality of service.
repertory. A cast of thirty or more is likely.
Special and extended programs address require-
ments resulting from uncommon facility size,
purpose, guest performance use, and multi-use.
Figures in parentheses have been accounted for
in Room tabulations (Section 3-7b). Section 3-15
will sum up all parts of representative MDC fa-
cilities, and Chapter 4 will furnish technical cri-
teria and dimensional detail.
A. BASIC DRAMA SUPPORT
This is the minimum recommended backstage
support requirement consistent with small scale
infrequent productions with an average cast of
thirty.
C. BASIC MUSIC SUPPORT
The minimum recommended Music support re-
quirement is established here for fifty perform-
ers. It includes no rehearsal space and the most
spartan accommodations for incoming touring
groups and performances prepared in other
locations.
B. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL DRAMA
SUPPORT
An MDC that expects to maintain a moderate-to-
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