OPEN DOOR DESIGN PPT Assembly Instructions

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Insert the other corner into the end of the other front Upright taking care to allow the Playboard to
fit through the proscenium opening. Now do the same for the two remaining plugs at each back
Upright (Fig. 16). Go behind the assembled theatre, loosen the knobs on crossbar "C" and slide
the Playboard down to the alignment marks on the Uprights and tighten the knobs again. For
added support, there is a velcro strip under the Playboard, front, center, that fastens to the Theatre
Dressing on back of the the rod channel.
Install the Playboard Dressing on the Velcro provided (Fig. 17). Insert the two Scrim Hangers in
the holes on the top of either end of crossbar "A" then place the Scrim support dowel end through
each eye of the Scrim Hangers. (Fig. 18) Unroll the Scrim and you are ready for a show! Adjust
the wings to suit.
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Fig 19 shows the assembled theatre from the back. If are using lighting insert the Lighting Plugs in Crossbar
"A" in the holes provided (Fig. 20). If you are in a windy outdoor location you can use the spring clip fasteners
to attach the fabric securely to the frame (at 8 points) (Fig. 20) Tent pegs can be used to anchor the frame
to the ground using the peg loops provided at the end of each leg. CAUTION: Remove scrim and hangers
before folding frame for moving.
ADDITIONS: It is also possible to order additional features for your theatre such as prop trays, or an adjust-
able rear drape enclosure for theatre-in-the-round situations. Contact us for any custom design as well.
NOTE: Do not over tighten knobs. Loosen to adjust wings.
OPEN DOOR DESIGNS
52 Laurier Avenue
Deep River ON K0J 1P0
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INFORMATION
contact: Joanne Bigham
email: info@opendoordesigns.ca
telephone: (613) 584-3967
www.opendoordesigns.ca
PPT - PORTABLE PUPPET THEATRE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Portable Puppet Theatre: Components
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6
4
1
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3 5
A
Cross bar "A"
E
Cross bar "E"
c
A
Cross bar "C" w/ Playboard
Uprights ( x 4 )
Specifications
2 00 x 123 cm [ 80" x 48" ](front panel)
Wings: 194 x 92 cm [76" x 36" ] each;
Proscenium (stage opening): 61 x 92 cm [24" h x 36"w]
Playboard: 20cm deep x 92 cm wide [8" deep x 36" wide];
Weight: ~ 18 kgs [~38lbs]
Description
The PPT has an aluminum frame comprised of individual parts. This frame supports the fabric dress-
ing that encloses the theatre on three sides and incorporates a proscenium (stage opening) with
accompanying roman blind. The frame consists of 7 horizontal crossbars (labeled "A", "B", "C", "D"
and "E"), 4 vertical uprights (tubes with collars near one end) and 4 legs (plastic end caps and cord
loops). Please refer to Fig. A above. The two lighting plugs that are inserted in crossbar "A" and are
suited to lighting with articulated arms. Four tent pegs are also included for outdoor venues.
Fig. A
List of Components
1. Wheeled Travel Bag
2. Crossbars ("A" and "E")
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3. Crossbars ("B") ( x 2 )
4. Vertical uprights
(collars one end) ( x 4 )
5. Horizontal crossbars ("D") ( x2 )
6. Playboard ("C")
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7. Legs ( x 4 )
8. Dressing
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9. Playboard dressing
10. Scrim hangers
11. Scrim
B
B
Cross bar "B" ( x 2 )
Lighting Plugs
E D
E D
Cross bar "D" ( x 2 )
Legs w collar ( x 2 )
Legs ( x 2 )