DG 1110.3.120
DESIGN GUIDE: MUSIC AND DRAMA CENTERS
JANUARY 1981
CHAPTER 3: PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SPACE ALLOCATlON
Extended drama support increases the scale of
production to a cast of fifty and adds to the rec-
ommended technical and preparatory facilities.
It enables more kinds of theater art specialization
on an on-going basis, with provision for instruc-
Touring Group Accommodations
tional workshops.
With Recommended
13,000 Gross
Drama (9310)
10,540 (Net)
With Extended Drama
18,000
15,140
(13,910)
With Recommended
10,000
Music (7065)
8,295
With Large Scale Music
16,500
13,770
(12,540)
Add Tour Trailer Garage
17,250
14,370
@ 600
4. Musical Drama/Opera Facility
The ability to perform musical dramas and op-
eras is largely determined by the nature of Room
facilities, but the ability to develop and produce
them requires a combination of drama and mu-
sic support activities. In most cases, a modest
Drama program will include musical drama by
obtaining an orchestra's services for the per-
formance run. Unfortunately, the orchestra's
work schedule may not coincide with that of the
drama group; there will be insufficient rehearsal
dates, for instance, or inability to "`hold-over" a
wildly successful production to meet audience
demand. Installations that can support a strong
3. Touring Group Accommodations
musical drama program may find it wise and
Installations anticipating a heavy schedule of
efficient to add Basic Music Support to backstage
professional road shows are advised to further
facilities.
supplement backstage support facilities. The in-
tent is to separate touring group from resident
The following example presupposes a strong
areas to reduce conflicts with on-going activities.
Drama program with facilities for the develop-
This will permit visiting troupes engagements of
ment of drama-related skills and technically fine
varying duration and allow for rapid loading-in
stagecraft. The Extended Drama Support facility
and out for the fullest performance calendar.
required is modified mainly by the addition of
musicians' quarters and storage for equipment.
An MDC used for professional touring shows
The addition does not duplicate technical or
should begin with better than basic support fa-
preparatory spaces, nor does it include music
cilities. For frequent incoming shows, the follow-
rehearsal and instruction. The resulting MDC
ing net areas are added. Large music centers are
would be appropriate if the installation operates
also advised to provide truck trailer enclosure
an exchange program with a neighboring col-
adjoining the receiving area in which musical
lege music department or with another instal-
instruments can be maintained at indoor tem-
lation's strong Music program. It may also apply
perature and humidity conditions.
to an installation with existing well-developed
Music Subprogram activities housed in unit-
level facilities. This example provides for a cast
of 50 actors and 40 musicians.
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