Stage and Décor Space Requirements
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If the event requires a stage,
it is not just the actual square footage of the stage that needs to
be considered. Sight lines will determine how much seating is lost at
the front, and there may be fire regulations that remove more seating
area. Additionally, stage
access stairs or wheelchair ramps will remove square footage from the
room.
Décor items also take up space; as well as the objects, it may
be necessary to create pathways around them to facilitate people flow.
For example, a bottleneck at a silent auction bidding station may prevent
guests from bidding on the item, just as difficulty in getting to a
corporate display booth will stop all but the most curious attendees
from making their way to it.
If display items like banners and signs interfere with sight lines,
it will be necessary to plan any seating around these barriers.
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Event Planning 101
Chapter 4: Technical/Staging Requirements & Considerations
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