Platform Stage
The 18’ x 24’ x 3.25’ platform stage I constructed at multiple schools was designed primarily for outdoor use, but could be adapted for indoor use to extend the main stage out into the seating area. The layout utilizes 3’ x 3’ plywood tiles laid onto 2’ x 4’ support legs, configurable in variable layouts to allow for placement of removable trap door tiles in any position except the outer edge. The tiles are supported by 2” x 4” edge framing underneath with an additional 2″ x 4″ piece 2’ from one edge. The legs, spaced every 2’ (3’ where there was a trap door run), were prevented from swaying with multiple 1” x 3” x 10’ angled pieces that ran criss-crossed underneath, parallel to the top and side edges. The tiles are secured to the legs using 3.5″ coarse thread dry wall screws.
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Platform Stage -
3' x 3' tiles form the stage surface and stack easily for storage -
Each tile uses 2" x 4" framing underneath -
12' x 3' and 6' x 3' legs support the stage -
Tiles are screwed onto the freestanding legs -
Stage width can be as wide as necessary -
Stage can be free-standing or near a backdrop wall -
Adaptable for indoor use as stage extension -
Trapdoor use for Macbeth apparition -
Taiko Drums next to stage -
Strong enough to support large ensemble dance numbers -
Strong enough to support large ensemble scenes using furniture