ABSTRACT
The makeup of the non-public preparation and work spaces depends upon the entertainment or performing arts form, the type of presenting or producing organization, and the specific needs and resources of the owner. In professional settings, performers enter at the stage door, which provides them access to rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms and other preparation areas, the performer lounge, and the stage or concert platform. Stage support spaces are those immediately adjacent to the stage or concert platform they serve. In commercial settings the crew rooms are often closer to the stage than the performers' dressing rooms. They may include a common waiting area and lockers, toilets, and showers for men and women. In addition to equipment repair and maintenance, the electrics, sound, and projection shops can be used to fabricate a wide range of production elements and equipment, for example, property lighting fixtures, LED backdrops, or distribution systems for smoke or haze effects.
