The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

Record Details:

Title:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Date:
1918
Publisher:
New York : Gotham press, inc.
Volume:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Leaf #:
00021
Language:
English
Collection:
Theatre and Vaudeville and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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properly conducted, provided with a consistent- ly good show, and made popular by good man- agement, the theatre will be comfortably filled, if not crowded, during normal times. Be careful that the site allows for a wide sidewalk, and a commodious lobby; look to the provision for exit spaces that will be ample. Regardless of the local legal requirements, pro- vide a SAFE margin for these points. Do not scrimp—rather overdo. An area or alley-way at both sides of the theatre is very desirable. This not only provides emergency and fire exit space, but is of the greatest assistance in venti- lating during the "dog days." Have these points in mind when choosing a site, and while the author realizes that often realty conditions make it difficult to secure the ideal location and site, it is much better not to build at all than to do so without giving these elements proper consideration. Planning, Designing and Construction A location and site for the proposed theatre having been chosen, the next problems confront- ing the builder involve the erection of the struct- ure, choice of the architect who will plan and supervise its construction, the firm which will be entrusted with the general contract as well 17