Stage Curtains
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Texas Scenic Company manufactures stage
curtains to fit the needs of every type of performance space, large or
small. We offer the finest selection of fabrics available and fabricate
each job in-house.
See the
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page for a sales and design
professional to help you in your selections.
For information on ordering curtains, visit
How to Order.In addition to the information on this page, you can
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Proscenium Curtains include the main
valance and the main curtain. These curtains provide a sound and sight
barrier between audience and stage. The design most often used is the
pleated traveler, a bi-parting curtain with two panels with a 3-foot center
overlap. There is always the option to use an Austrian puff curtain or a
contour lift curtain in this location. |
Specialty
Curtains, including slit drapes, rain curtains and lame curtains, can be
purchased for special scenic designs. |
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Masking Curtains include borders, legs or
side curtains and bi-part travelers such as mid-stage or concert curtains.
These are used to hide offstage areas and lighting equipment above the
stage, and function as stage dividers. Legs are sewn in pairs. Side curtains
are bi-parting panels with 2-foot center overlap. Travelers are two
bi-parting panels with 3-foot center overlap. |
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Drops/Cycloramas include sky cycs, muslin
drops, and scrims. These are used as backdrops for projection and lighting
purposes. Seamed and seamless drops can be painted. |
Austrian Puff Curtains are sewn
with both horizontal and vertical fullness. When in the down position they
have full scallops sewn into the curtain. This is a beautiful style of
curtain reminiscent of the old movie houses. |
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Contour Lift Curtains appear to be a
standard main drape until they are raised up into place. When they lift up,
they form large contour scallops. |
Curtain Tracks
TSC is an authorized
distributor of track systems and components manufactured by H & H
Specialties. A wide variety of systems are available including heavy, medium
and light duty, curved and straight traveler and walk-along tracks. Tracks
can be manually operated or motorized to suit a variety of stage, studio and
architectural applications. We can also supply rigging for contour curtains
and Austrian puff curtains. |
Fire Curtains
A fire curtain is a heat
resistant, fabric panel located at the proscenium opening which will close
and separate the stage house from the audience in the event of a fire. These
curtains are usually required by the local building code and come in several
types of operation. TSC can supply all types of fire safety curtains,
including straight lift, tripped and braille curtains for manual or
motorized operation. |
Stage Curtain Fabrics
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Velour: Used for most stage
and studio curtains, this heavy cotton fabric is available in 16, 20, 25 and
32 oz. weights. It is also available in a polyester blend that is inherently
flameproofed for use in areas where humidity is a factor. Multiple colors
are available as well as custom colors upon request.
Sharkstooth Scrim:
This fabric is translucent when lit from behind and opaque when lit from the
front. It is used in theatrical applications to reveal a concealed set or
scene as well as being used to paint or dye a scene directly to the fabric.
Standard colors are black or white.
Filled Scrim:
This fabric, usually referred to as a "Leno", is generally used as a
cyclorama. Although it is normally used in TV studios, it can be used in
theatrical settings and made any color by lighting. Standard colors are
black, white and "CBS" grey. |
Muslin: The all-purpose
fabric for drops and flats. It is sold bleached white, natural or sky blue
and in a variety of widths and lengths. Muslin is also used for cycloramas,
where a seamless background is desired. Widths range from 72 inches to 33
feet.
Specialty Fabrics:
These fabrics are used for specific applications where typical stage curtain
fabrics are not suitable. Chroma Key and Ultimatte fabrics are used in
broadcast applications (typical background for weathermen). Polyvel is a
synthetic fabric TSC recommends for lift curtains. Glame, Metallix and
Metalure are decorative fabrics used normally as drops or curtains where a
reflective quality is desired. Slit drapes (or rain curtains) are narrow
slips of vinyl available in reflective or colors. These are just a few
examples of fabrics or curtains you may have seen which are too numerous to
list here. Call us for information. |
Fabric Prices
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