TipDeck.com » Theater & Stage http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:04:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How to Build a Backyard Stagehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-backyard-stage http://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-backyard-stage#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:05:09 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=1971 How to Build a Backyard StageSometimes you may feel the need to construct a stage in your backyard to enact a play or let your kids perform on their band. It may be a great occasion for your friends to enjoy themselves, getting involved in a number of activities on stage. This may be a great source of attraction for you and other people sitting glued to their seats in front of the stage. But before you have fun, you must go through the procedure for creating a backyard stage first. Get to know what is required for the stage and then construct it.

  1. The stage that we are about to build is 16 feet wide, 8 feet deep and 2 feet tall. For constructing this, you need to start with an 8”x2”x4” and 7’9”x2”x4” boards. Place them on their sides and perpendicular to each other. Arrange the boards so that the shorter one slightly butts into the longer one. Two screws will be needed to fasten the joint. Bracing the joint is the next step which can be done by inserting one 4”x4” leg into the corner and screwing it to the 2”4” side of the two boards.
  2. Then it is time to go to the other side of the shorter board and screw in another 8”x2”x4” board. This should also be perpendicular to the shorter board. Then fasten the joint and attach the leg.
  3. The middle two corners come next in the sequence of construction. This is expected to be right in the center of the stage after the construction is complete. Place a 4”x4” post to one end of the longer board which is free. Leave half the width of the 4”x4” lying past the 2”x4”. This will connect to the part protruding from the part created from the other side. 2 screws can fix the leg now. You can now repeat what you have done on the other side of the stage.
  4. Get hold of the middle two legs and brace them. Another 7’9”x2”x4” board will come of use now. It will be attached to the side of the legs between the two How to Build a Backyard Stage8”x2”x4” boards. Two screws are enough for each joint.
  5. Repeat all the above steps to construct a replica. Connect both of them together to form a rectangle of sides 8 feet wide and 16 feet long.
  6. Use 14 more 7’9”x2”x4” boards to construct the floor. Place them at a distance of 1 foot from each other. The front and back of the stage would be strengthened by screwing in two more screws so that it stays in place.
  7. Now that the stage is complete, flip it up so that it is now in the correct position. Place it in the backyard and then attach the floor. Lay sheets of plywood to create the floor. Align them properly and screw them up to make them fit into their positions. Use screws liberally to strengthen the stage.

Now that you have your stage ready, you can perform any number of plays in it. Let your children also showcase their talents by performing there. It will surely be something you will be proud of making.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-backyard-stage/feed 0 How to Build a Stagehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-stage http://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-stage#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:19:49 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=1024 Do you want to a stage to perform on your birthday or need a speaker’s platform for any other special occasion? Well, whatever may be the reason it is always good to have a simple stage where magic shows, band performance, backyard plays and other types of shows can be easily conducted.
This article will help you build a simple stage that will be perfect for almost any performance. Apt for a three to four piece band, the stage is pretty easy to build and does not involve high cost. Following are the guidelines that will help you build a stage:How to Build a Stage3 How to Build a Stage

Material needed

  • 2 Wooden shipping pallets
  • 4 – 2-by-2 pieces of wood, 6 feet tall
  • 1 sheet of 4 feet by 8 feet plywood
  • 2 – 2-by-2 pieces of wood 4 feet long
  • 1 – 2-by-2 pieces of wood 8 feet long
  • Four shower curtains
  • Shower curtain rods and set of rings
  • Hammer and nails
  • Screws and electric screwdriver
  • Staples
  • Cinder blocks

Steps InvolvedHow to Build a Stage11 How to Build a Stage

  1. First, create the floor of the stage. For this take the 4 feet by 8 feet plywood sheet and place it over the wooden pallets. Now nail these sheets to the pallets so that your stage floor is ready.
  2. Take 6 feet high and 2×2 wood pieces to form four vertical posts of the stage. Fix these pieces at all the four corners of the stage.
  3. Connect all the above created vertical posts to the shorter ends of the stage with 4 feet long 2×2 wood pieces.
  4. Now let’s make the back curtain of the stage. For this take the 8 feet 2×2 wood piece and fix it or screw it between the back posts.
  5. Once the back curtain is prepared, put the shower curtain rod along with the rings between the two front posts.
  6. Take three shower curtains and staple or pin them around the sides and back portion of the stage. Use the remaining shower curtain for the front portion.
  7. Now raise the platform by using cinder blocks.How to Build a Stage21 How to Build a Stage

Your stage is ready to be used. So, go host your performance!

Tips

  • Use fabrics to hide the underside of the stage. Staple the fabrics to the outside edges of the front and side portions of stage and let it hang down to the ground.
  • If you desire a larger open-air platform, then you can omit the front posts. The frame pieces at the back of the stage can be used to create a backdrop.
  • For a classier look opt for real fabric curtains instead of plastic shower curtains. You can also add some trim to the platform edges to enhance its look.

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