Theater Nordhausen

Stage Engineering Steel Structures

The foundation of the stage technology is formed by robust steel structures that ensure flexible use and high load-bearing capacity. The fly grid extends as a steel grating area measuring 15 × 12.5 meters above the stage. The front-of-stage fly floor is located at a height of +11.2 m and measures 7.10 × 1.85 m. Acoustics are optimized by a total of 150 square meters of sound absorbers.

For safe and efficient workflows, circumferential working galleries are installed, supplemented by access and connecting walkways. A steel staircase with handrail provides access from the first working gallery to the fly floor at +18.42 meters.

The stage engineering steel structures also include fixed portal towers which, together with the vertically movable portal bridge, form the technical portal. A raised steel substructure measuring approximately 12.5 × 14.5 meters supports the stage floor. The orchestra pit extension, with an area of 3.20 × 8.80 meters, is constructed in the same manner.

For lighting purposes, lighting bars and various spotlight outriggers are installed on the first and second balcony levels.

Overhead Stage Machinery

The overhead stage machinery comprises a total of 37 control axes and is equipped with modern motorized hoists. It includes 20 scenery hoists, supplemented by 4 panorama hoists. The zero line accommodates the main curtain, scrim hoist, and an acoustic ceiling hoist.

Three lighting hoists are available for stage lighting, along with a portal bridge and a front-of-stage hoist.

The overhead machinery also includes three gallery hoists that were taken over from the temporary venue and adapted accordingly. Side-stage and rear-stage doors with counterweight balancing form the closures to the ancillary stage areas.

Additional Systems and Control

Further safety-related installations include the fire curtain as well as one smoke vent each for the stage and auditorium, together with their respective counterweight-balanced drive systems. A total of three control axes were installed for these systems.

Operation of the entire stage technology is carried out via a main control desk and a secondary control desk, which can be used at a total of five connection points. Separate control stations are provided for the side-stage and rear-stage doors, the fire curtain, and the smoke vents. A dedicated test and maintenance panel is available for inspection and repair work.

In total, 42 drive axes were installed across the entire system, ensuring flexible and safe stage operation.