The outlets for the various circuits on this arch may be either keyed
sockets or porcelain receptacles fastened to the face of the arch.
Both for the sake of the better framing of the settings to be used on
this stage and for more effectively masking off the sides and the top
of the stage, it is a good plan to build all around the opening of the
proscenium arch at right angles to it an inner proscenium which may
run from 6 to 9 inches in width. This inner proscenium may be made of
half-inch stock. If the inner proscenium is used, it will be necessary
to hang the curtain sufficiently behind the face of the main proscenium
so that it will clear the inner proscenium as it rises and falls.
All circuits should lead to a switch-board on which small knife
switches may be used. This switch-board should also carry several
rheostats or dimmers. The more dimmers that are used the greater will
be the possibilities in lighting. These dimmers can be made of special
high wattage resistance wire, which can be obtained or ordered from any
electrical dealer. In the making and wiring of the switch-board, it is,
of course, necessary to obtain either a professional electrician or at
least professional advice.
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