Theater Equipment and Supplies

Know what theater equipment you need If you are first starting out in the industry, you might not know theatrical equipment background information or what the terms mean. So finding out the background information and the correct terminology can help you purchase with ease.

I recommend:  Check out the Glossary of Theater & Stage Equipment Terms from J.R. Clancy. Find out about how rigging works and what safety steps are necessary with Rigging Safety.

Put lighting at the top of your theater supplies list Theatrical lighting is a critical theater equipment item that not only impacts the stage, but your outdoor ambiance as well as your lobby and concession area. It sets the tone for the show both before and after the curtains go up.

I recommend:  Find lighting and supplies with free shipping on many items from StageSpot. You can find lighting, sound, pipe and drape, backline and barricade items from Zeo Brothers Productions, Inc. Look for lighting, cables, dimmers and more from The Stage Lighting Store. Find even more lighting products from Star Light and Magic, Inc.

Find a wide variety of other equipment for theater as well Curtains, ticket machines, backgrounds and more all are additional theater supplies that you should keep in mind when setting your budget.

I recommend:  Studio Productions, Inc. will custom paint logos and screens. They also rent scrim sets. Sew What? specializes in customized drapes and fabrics. Look at their products, and check out their fabric swatches. Their manufactured drapes and soft goods have been used by numerous major artists, including Slip Knot, Maroon 5, Sting, Green Day, Don Henley, James Taylor, Madonna, Dave Matthews Band and Rod Stewart. Stagecraft Industries specializes in staging, rigging and drapery. You can find a wide variety of items from Theatre Service & Supply including ticket machines, poster cases, crowd control ropes and poles, mini marquees, reader boards, waste receptacles, frames and special signs.