The National Theatre is giving up its hemp and sand rigging system. Rebecca Cooper, writing for Washington Business Journal, posted the fascinating backstage story today. While The National’s system for raising and lowering sets, which dates back to 1835, is prized for its flexibility, the labor cost made it prohibitive for many touring productions, Sarah Bartlo, the […] The post The National Theatr…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:04PM on June 23, 2017