set construction

Does anyone know of a set construction company that they can recommend? I already know of Plumb and Arts Workshop, are there any others of that level in Perth?

Perth once had a healthy population of set-building companies who I've worked with at some time or another, such as M.E. Scenery, Designs In Dimension, Staging Connections and, of course, Arts Workshop. Having been out of the industry for about a decade now, about all I can suggest is to let your fingers do the walking - through the Yellow Pages. You might consider some of the display and exhibition companies which, although they don't necessarily specialise in theatre stage sets, do occasionally take on such work. Vaughn Emery of Corporate Theatre was talking about setting up a construction workshop ten or so years ago (he offered me a job), while there are other well-established companies such as Advans Display and Barrett Displays - all listed in the Yellow Pages. Worth a try, at least, although I would point out that they won't come cheap! Cheers, Tim.

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Perth once had a healthy population of set building companies, most of which I've worked with at some time, like ME Scenery, Designs in Dimension, Staging Connections and of course Arts Workshop. Having been out of the industry around ten years now, about all I can suggest is to let your fingers do the walking - through the Yellow Pages. You might consider some of the display and exhibition companies such as Advans or Barrett Displays. They don't necessarily specialise in theatre stage sets, but they are (or used to be) conversant with construction techniques and would sometimes take on such work. Vaughan Emery at Corporate Theatre was talking about setting up a construction workshop ten years ago (he offered me a job), but whether or not it came to fruition, or indeed whether they are still in business, I don't know. So yes, try the Yellow Pages. It can't hurt! Cheers, Tim. Edit: I should add a warning that they won't come cheaply, if cost is an issue for you. You may find that Plum or Arts Workshop may be the only viable options for you after all.

If I needed a simple set on a small budget I'd contact local community theatres in my area first. They may use local tradesmen who don't specialize in theatre set-building but are willing to help in exchange for free advertising in the programme. If I had a bigger budget for set-building I'd contact independent theatres who generally maintain a list of contacts for theatrical services. The Yellow Pages online produced the following results: 83 results for Theatrical Supplies & Services in Greater Perth WA 6 results for Theatrical Managers, Producers & Agents in Greater Perth WA 37 results for Theatres & Theatre Companies in Greater Perth WA The first question these people will ask is "What is your budget for set-construction?" If you're on a limited budget It's unlikely you'll be directed to set builders used by major companies. This website also has many links for theatre companies in WA such as The Blue Room. http://blueroom.net.au/contact

Yes of course, Mick, your suggestion has merit. Perhaps Lisa might explain a bit more about the production she's working on and where it is to be staged . . . ?

Am I imagining things or do Tim's arms keep moving in his current photo ???? Every time I look away I swear his arms move upwards & outstretched towards the heavens :)

Ah well, I HAVE spent a bit of time up there in the Heavens during a past life . . . R.A.A.F. Surprised? *Per Ardua Ad Astra

Another thought - explore the possibility of renting set pieces such as flats, flats with doors, steps, staircase, rostra etc. As long as it's okay to re-decorate them. Some theatre groups would welcome extra income from set-hire. Same goes with costumes.