[Usittne] Trip Lips

[Stuart Crowell]

We use a Pit net when the orchestra Pit cover is removed.  There is an
adjustable  opening for the conductor.   For smaller - conductor only -
openings we define the edges of the hole with a series of LED lights
masked from the audience.  No trip lip.  (Seems to me the lip makes it
easier to land on your head instead of feet if you fall off.)  We use
temporary railings for tech as needed.  We have had actors fall into the
pit.  In our case it is 10' down to concrete.  Director insisted on "MORE
- BIGGER -"  at many points in the show, after each rehearsal and
performance.  The obliging actor, after applying the "MORE- BIGGER"
Principal multiple times, teetered on the edge of the pit and then hopped
into avoid going over head first.   We have had a net ever since.  The net
helps with sound control too.  You can throw sound blankets and Duv on it
to control pit volume.

 

From: usittne-bounces at mit.edu [mailto:usittne-bounces at mit.edu] On Behalf
Of Deanna Stuart
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 8:43 AM
To: USITT New England Section Mail List
Subject: [Usittne] Trip Lips

 

I'm being told to install  a trip lip on the front edge of my stage by the
OSHA consultant my school has brought in.  Has anyone else been asked to
do this?  I don't think I am seeing them when I visit other theatres, but
I wanted to check around before I start pushing back.

Thanks!

 

Deanna Jane Stuart

Head of Theatre

Brooks School

978.725-6300x3292

dstuart at brooksschool.org

 

 

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