Lumber Choices for Lightweight Builds on Stage
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 17/09/2026Discover the best lumber choices for lightweight builds on stage! Learn when to use 1x4 and 2x4 pine, plywood, Lauan, and Masonite for safe, durable, and cost-effective theater sets. Perfect for stagecraft students and educators!
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What to do with Your New Stagecraft Students
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 27/08/2026The 2026-27 theater season is here, let's set our stagecraft students up for success! In this practical guide, we share our first-month curriculum to help you start strong with hands-on projects get students out of their seats and into our world.
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