How Do You Store Light Fixtures & Paint?
Storage space for theatrical equipment and materials is always a challenge, especially in crowded conditions backstage or in the shop. But failing to properly store expensive stock items is a costly oversight that often results in spoilage and breakage. Few theater organizations can afford to mismanage such resources. The proper storage of items like paint cans and lighting instruments means responsible conservation and ensures safety. Examine current storage room layouts and search for potential new storage spaces throughout your theater and shop. Don’t overlook smaller closets or rooms with higher ceilings as potential sites for shelving or overhead storage. Make every effort to store all materials and items off the floor. Locate paint supplies near the “paint sink” area and lighting instruments near the stage or in the catwalk areas. Move all lighting instruments off the floor. Build proper instrument storage bars using Schedule 40 steel pipes 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Limit the len
