OPEN DOOR DESIGN PPT User manual

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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.
OPEN DOOR DESIGNS
52 Laurier Avenue
Deep River ON K0J 1P0
INFORMATION
contact: Joanne Bigham
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone]
www.opendoordesigns.ca
PPT - PORTABLE PUPPET THEATRE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
List of Components
1. Wheeled Travel Bag
2. Crossbars ("A" and "E")
3. Crossbars ("B") ( x 2 )
4. Vertical uprights
(collars one end) ( x 4 )
5. Horizontal crossbars ("D") ( x2 )
6. Playboard ("C")
7. Legs ( x 4 )
8. Dressing
9. Playboard dressing
10. Scrim hangers
11. Scrim
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Portable Puppet Theatre: Components
Fig. A
A
Cross bar "A"
E
Cross bar "E"
A
c
Cross bar "C" w/ Playboard
B
Cross bar "B" ( x 2 )
E
D
E
D
Cross bar "D" ( x 2 )
Legs w collar ( x 2 )
Legs ( x 2 )
Uprights ( x 4 )
B
Lighting Plugs
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
11
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.
NOTE: Do not over tighten knobs. Loosen to adjust wings.

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Place crossbar "A" on the floor with the identification letter up and the knobs facing you. Place the two
crossbars labeled "B" on the floor with one end lying across either end of crossbar "A" with letters up
and knobs towards you. (Fig. 1)
Take one of the Uprights (they have a collar near one end). Support crossbar "B" on top of crossbar
"A" with your foot and slide the collar end of the upright down into the hole at the end of "B" until it
seats against the collar. (Fig. 2) Tighten the knob on "B" to anchor the upright. Now lift this upright/
crossbar assembly and slide the exposed end of the upright into the hole in the end of "A" and tighten
the knob. Repeat for the other end.
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Now find the other two Uprights. Using your foot as a prop, slide the collar-end of the Upright into the
hole on the other end of crossbar ""B", until the collar seats and tighten the knob. Repeat for other
side. (Fig. 4)
You should have four Uprights in place now. Take crossbar "C" (this has the Playboard attached to
it) and with knobs facing you, and identification letter facing up, line up the holes with the two front
Uprights and slide the crossbar down about an inch past the markings on the Upright (about halfway
down). Tighten the knobs to hold it in place. (Fig. 5- 6)
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Take one of the "D" crossbars, knobs towards you, and line up the holes with a front and a back
Upright sliding it down until it hits the stop. Tighten the two lower knobs. Repeat for the other "D"
crossbar (Fig. 7).
Find crossbar "E" and the two Legs with collars. Slide a leg in the hole in each end of the crossbar
until it hits the stop collar and tighten the knobs. (Fig. 8) Now line up the Leg ends with the holes in
the ends of the two "D" crossbars in front and push down until seated (Fig .9). Tighten the knobs.
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Swing the two wings in towards the center and flip the frame 180 degrees (Fig. 10) so that the end
caps of the feet are on the floor and crossbar "A" is at the top (Fig. 11). Swing the wings out again so
the theatre will stand on its' own. (Fig. 12)
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You are now ready to hang the theatre Dressing. Unroll the Dressing (Fig. 13) and unfold it by holding
onto the wing support dowels. Hang one front corner of the Dressing first by inserting the cylindrical
plug (attached by webbing to the fabric) into the end of the front Upright (Fig. 14-15).
NOTES: a) The PPT is assembled UPSIDE DOWN
b) Do not over tighten knobs. Loosen to adjust wings.