You might also try just working with lip glosses, instead of full-on lipstick. 
The gloss tends to wipe away more cleanly and doesn't have as much pigment as
lipstick.  I've never had to work much with quick-changing lip color...

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, Sylvia Rognstad <sylvia@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Does anyone know of a lipstick that is fully removable and doesn't
> leave a pinkish residue?  I am doing costumes for a play that
> requires men to go back and forth fast from drag costumes to menswear
> (Leading Ladies).

You might also try giving your makeup company of choice a call and ask for
their recommendations. I just recently had a product question, called Ben
Nye got my answer, but also got a better solution to my problem--one I'd
never have thought of on my own.

~lisa.s

>
> Does anyone know of a lipstick that is fully removable and doesn't
> leave a pinkish residue?  I am doing costumes for a play that
> requires men to go back and forth fast from drag costumes to menswear
> (Leading Ladies).


--
~lisa.s llsturts<AT>greatlakes<DOT>net

I just posted an album of gowns I created in 2007 that were inspired by the
Imperial Easter Eggs of Faberge.

If you are a member of Facebook you can view them at my company Facebook page. 
Enter Ides of March Design Group in the search box.

The public link is
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=164517&id=316566093441&l=059f3c4184

The details from the Faberge Eggs were recreated with emBella tex, the textile
embossing process I have developed.

Hope you enjoy viewing these gowns.
Thanks,
DL Dixon
Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.

DL Dixon,

The Faberge egg gowns are beautiful.  Thanks for sharing.

Claudia Hill




________________________________
From: iom315 <IOM315@...>
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 7:56:45 AM
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Faberge inspired Mardi Gras gowns

 
I just posted an album of gowns I created in 2007 that were inspired by the
Imperial Easter Eggs of Faberge.

If you are a member of Facebook you can view them at my company Facebook page.
Enter Ides of March Design Group in the search box.

The public link is http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=164517&
id=316566093441& l=059f3c4184

The details from the Faberge Eggs were recreated with emBella tex, the textile
embossing process I have developed.

Hope you enjoy viewing these gowns.
Thanks,
DL Dixon
Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.




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Beware of directors that tell you "this job will be easy, only 6 characters" 
run the other way!

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, "catslave54" <zimmermanel@...>
wrote:
>
> My niece is doing the costumes for a local production. She wanted to know if I
had any tips. After composing a tretise that will take her days to read, I got
to thinking. What do you wish someone had told you when you started?
Elizabeth
>

I think they are extremely creative and innovative! I love them.
I have a couple of questions for you:
Why were they made? Why were the eggs chosen as a theme? How long did it
take to create them all? What were your challenges? And last, but not least
what is the emBella tex?
Jacquie

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:56 AM, iom315 <IOM315@...> wrote:

> I just posted an album of gowns I created in 2007 that were inspired by the
> Imperial Easter Eggs of Faberge.
>
> If you are a member of Facebook you can view them at my company Facebook
> page.  Enter Ides of March Design Group in the search box.
>
> The public link is
> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=164517&id=316566093441&l=059f3c4184
>
> The details from the Faberge Eggs were recreated with emBella tex, the
> textile embossing process I have developed.
>
> Hope you enjoy viewing these gowns.
> Thanks,
> DL Dixon
> Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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Your gowns are gorgeous!! I love the detail work. I joined your group on
facebook. I live in Colorado too, maybe we'll run into each other sometime. Are
you going to develop your technique as a class or kit of some kind?
Smiles, Brandie
Butte Opera House

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Studio East is a youth theater located in Kirkland, Washington.  They are
preparing to move to a fabulous new space in town, and this sale benefits
their capital campaign.  Their website is www.studio-east.org  for more
information.  If you're in the Seattle area, come on by!



Thanks,

Karen





Studio East  Costume Sale !!



This Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 - 1:00pm at Studio East



Come support Studio East and browse the costume racks, filled with lots of
memories and good times!

Our Sky Room will be filled with unique, fun and bizarre costumes from our
past main stage shows.



Cash, Check or Charge your purchases

Come join the fun, and then stay for the Teen One Acts at 2:30 on stage!



Hope to see you all on Saturday!!





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hey y'all,
i'm a costume designer...but...i'm about to start working on bridesmaids dresses
for a friend's wedding.  the pattern she chose is a 40's style dress (simplicity
2442...the blue photo) which is similar to the wedding dress.
she has 7 bridesmaids...not a problem.
but she's decided to have 2 little girls in the wedding party, also, and wants
them dressed identically to the bridesmaids.
is there a place where i might find instructions on how to alter an adult
pattern to fit a child.
i can work with patterns, but dont usually choose to.  i've been unsuccessful in
finding a child pattern style that works.
the wedding is october 28th. 

thanks for any help.

brightest of blessings,
paula















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I've received this new feather boa: Turkey Ruff, 300 gram, 6 ft. long. It
started to lose feathers as soon as I shook it out of the packaging and
continued to do so throughout Dress Tech. The stage was a mess. The Stage
Manager said she could practically build another boa with what came off! I've
got enough feathers to fill a shopping bag here. The Director has demanded it be
cut from the show and I don't blame him. The question is; is this NORMAL feather
loss from a NEW boa? How much should I expect? Should I return it to the
manufacturer?   Elizabeth

I think that the size difference between women and children will be
too great to alter adult patterns to fit the kids.  Better to take a
child's pattern for a basic dress and restyle it to look like the
women's dresses.  Do have have some pattern drafting skills?



Sylvia Rognstad
Costume/clothing design & construction
Alterations & home dec
http://www.ezzyworld.com




On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:43 AM, Paula McWhirter-Buck wrote:

>
> hey y'all,
> i'm a costume designer...but...i'm about to start working on
> bridesmaids dresses for a friend's wedding.  the pattern she chose
> is a 40's style dress (simplicity 2442...the blue photo) which is
> similar to the wedding dress.
> she has 7 bridesmaids...not a problem.
> but she's decided to have 2 little girls in the wedding party,
> also, and wants them dressed identically to the bridesmaids.
> is there a place where i might find instructions on how to alter an
> adult pattern to fit a child.
> i can work with patterns, but dont usually choose to.  i've been
> unsuccessful in finding a child pattern style that works.
> the wedding is october 28th.
>
> thanks for any help.
>
> brightest of blessings,
> paula
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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Doesn't sound normal to me.  I would return it.



Sylvia Rognstad
Costume/clothing design & construction
Alterations & home dec
http://www.ezzyworld.com




On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:48 AM, catslave54 wrote:

> I've received this new feather boa: Turkey Ruff, 300 gram, 6 ft.
> long. It started to lose feathers as soon as I shook it out of the
> packaging and continued to do so throughout Dress Tech. The stage
> was a mess. The Stage Manager said she could practically build
> another boa with what came off! I've got enough feathers to fill a
> shopping bag here. The Director has demanded it be cut from the
> show and I don't blame him. The question is; is this NORMAL feather
> loss from a NEW boa? How much should I expect? Should I return it
> to the manufacturer? Elizabeth
>
>



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never drafted a pattern...but i did find a  couple of child size patterns i can
rearrange to get the same lines.  i was just hoping it wouldnt be too hard to
cut the adult pattern down.  but...alas...i'll just have to be creative...
oh...wait.....i can do that...

thanks,
paula

"THE TIME HAS COME", THE WALRUS SAID,"TO TALK OF MANY THINGS.

OF SHOES, AND SHIPS AND SEALING WAX, OF CABBAGES AND KINGS.

AND WHY THE SEA IS BOILING HOT, AND WHETHER PIGS HAVE WINGS."

--- On Fri, 4/16/10, Sylvia Rognstad <sylvia@...> wrote:

From: Sylvia Rognstad <sylvia@...>
Subject: Re: [TheCostumersManifesto] ideas? suggestions?
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 10:55 AM







 









       I think that the size difference between women and children will be

too great to alter adult patterns to fit the kids.  Better to take a

child's pattern for a basic dress and restyle it to look like the

women's dresses.  Do have have some pattern drafting skills?







Sylvia Rognstad

Costume/clothing design & construction

Alterations & home dec

http://www.ezzyworl d.com



On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:43 AM, Paula McWhirter-Buck wrote:



>

> hey y'all,

> i'm a costume designer...but. ..i'm about to start working on

> bridesmaids dresses for a friend's wedding.  the pattern she chose

> is a 40's style dress (simplicity 2442...the blue photo) which is

> similar to the wedding dress.

> she has 7 bridesmaids. ..not a problem.

> but she's decided to have 2 little girls in the wedding party,

> also, and wants them dressed identically to the bridesmaids.

> is there a place where i might find instructions on how to alter an

> adult pattern to fit a child.

> i can work with patterns, but dont usually choose to.  i've been

> unsuccessful in finding a child pattern style that works.

> the wedding is october 28th.

>

> thanks for any help.

>

> brightest of blessings,

> paula

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>

>



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Some feather loss is normal, in my experience, especially as you get into
thicker, heavier boas.  Without actually seeing how much has come off the boa,
however, I couldn't tell you if it was a normal amount or not.

I've learned to take the boa and shake it out vigorously when it first
arrives...this gets rid of the inevitable loose feathers, and gives you an idea
of the general condition of the boa.  However, old feathers start to
disintegrate (turkey isn't as bad as ostrich, in that regard, but I've seen it
happen with turkey feather stuff, too), and I've yet to find any way to prevent
it from happening.  If the boa sat on the shelf too long before you got it, it
could, hypothetically, be 'past its prime'.  Another question is how, exactly,
the boa is being used--if it's being flicked and twisted and danced with and
stuff, breakage is going to occur, period.  We've done several shows at the park
over the years I've been there where we were using boas...and it didn't matter
if it was brand new or if it was one we'd pulled out of storage to use, the
movement involved in doing the choreography always ended up breaking off a few
more feathers every show (and some of these shows were performing seven or eight
times a night...we have some pretty thread-bare boas floating around in costume
storage right now, though I've begun trying to weed out the serious problems...)

So, yeah...without knowing for sure how many feathers have actually fallen
off...and how, exactly, the boa's being used, it's difficult to state whether or
not the amount of feathers lost is normal or if you got a 'cheap' boa.

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, "catslave54" <zimmermanel@...>
wrote:
>
> I've received this new feather boa: Turkey Ruff, 300 gram, 6 ft. long. It
started to lose feathers as soon as I shook it out of the packaging and
continued to do so throughout Dress Tech. The stage was a mess. The Stage
Manager said she could practically build another boa with what came off! I've
got enough feathers to fill a shopping bag here. The Director has demanded it be
cut from the show and I don't blame him. The question is; is this NORMAL feather
loss from a NEW boa? How much should I expect? Should I return it to the
manufacturer?   Elizabeth
>

I shook the boa out of the packaging and 17 feathers came off. Every time I
moved it, more feathers came off. I took it outside and shook it over the porch
railing. There was a vast shower of feathers; my cats were delighted. This is a
NEW boa, dyed black, made just for our production. I took it to the theatre. The
actress merely wears it over her shoulders. No choreography to speak of. So many
feathers came off during dress Tech that we had to stop and sweep up! I paid $50
for this thing and I'm realy put out!!!

Please let us know where you got it so we don't order from them.This is not
normal at all.



From: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of catslave54
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 8:47 AM
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] The disintegrating boa continues





I shook the boa out of the packaging and 17 feathers came off. Every time I
moved it, more feathers came off. I took it outside and shook it over the
porch railing. There was a vast shower of feathers; my cats were delighted.
This is a NEW boa, dyed black, made just for our production. I took it to
the theatre. The actress merely wears it over her shoulders. No choreography
to speak of. So many feathers came off during dress Tech that we had to stop
and sweep up! I paid $50 for this thing and I'm realy put out!!!





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Cutting table needs a new home....
42" wide
31" tall
61" long (85" with folding extention)

Has a WORKING electrical outlet under table.

Needs to be picked up from Long Beach, Ca.

e-mail me at carinjacobs@... and I will send photos...I will also try to
post some photos on this site under "photos".

call the company and talk to them about this problem-
they may not realize that they have a problem with this boa-
maybe they get it from another manufacturer-

retshopbuyer


---- catslave54 <zimmermanel@...> wrote:
> I shook the boa out of the packaging and 17 feathers came off. Every time I
moved it, more feathers came off. I took it outside and shook it over the porch
railing. There was a vast shower of feathers; my cats were delighted. This is a
NEW boa, dyed black, made just for our production. I took it to the theatre. The
actress merely wears it over her shoulders. No choreography to speak of. So many
feathers came off during dress Tech that we had to stop and sweep up! I paid $50
for this thing and I'm realy put out!!!
>

Henry has asked me to announce the stage dimensions for all  CC28 events.

The stage will be 12 feet deep by 24 feet wide. Entry and/or exit
will be from the two sides. Unfortunately, there will not be an area
on the stage for staging entries. There will be a staging area at the
base of the stairs.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Henry so he can
check them out.

Pierre

"Those Who Fail to Learn History
Are Doomed to Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -
Why They Are Simply Doomed."

Achemdro'hm
"The Illusion of Historical Fact"
-- C. Y. 4971

Andromeda

Yeah...the 17 feathers from the initial shake doesn't surprise me...but that is
the ONLY part of that description that sounds anywhere vaguely normal. 
Definitely contact the company that you got it from...they may have gotten it
from another supplier and should be informed if it's not up to standards.  And
if not, and it's their product, then they should be made aware that they aren't
providing a decent product (they may also--if they've got any semblance of
customer service skills--offer to replace it with one that ISN'T falling to
pieces...)

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, "catslave54" <zimmermanel@...>
wrote:
>
> I shook the boa out of the packaging and 17 feathers came off. Every time I
moved it, more feathers came off. I took it outside and shook it over the porch
railing. There was a vast shower of feathers; my cats were delighted. This is a
NEW boa, dyed black, made just for our production. I took it to the theatre. The
actress merely wears it over her shoulders. No choreography to speak of. So many
feathers came off during dress Tech that we had to stop and sweep up! I paid $50
for this thing and I'm realy put out!!!
>

I've got an upcoming show where one actor needs to go blonde--think Draco
Malfoy from Harry Potter. I'm not worried about the hair on his head, it's
safely dealing with his beard that's got me concerned. My stylist is
researching products too, but I thought to tap in to the collective
knowledge here. Anyone know of, or can point me to products?

Thanks,

~lisa.s

--
~lisa.s  llsturts<AT>greatlakes<DOT>net

are you looking for permanent, semi permanent, or temporary hair colors?
where are you starting from (his natural hair color)?
does he have any chemicals on his hair now (color, perm)?

"THE TIME HAS COME", THE WALRUS SAID,"TO TALK OF MANY THINGS.

OF SHOES, AND SHIPS AND SEALING WAX, OF CABBAGES AND KINGS.

AND WHY THE SEA IS BOILING HOT, AND WHETHER PIGS HAVE WINGS."

--- On Wed, 4/21/10, llsturts@... <llsturts@...> wrote:

From: llsturts@... <llsturts@...>
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Hair product question
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 8:58 AM







 









       I've got an upcoming show where one actor needs to go blonde--think Draco

Malfoy from Harry Potter. I'm not worried about the hair on his head, it's

safely dealing with his beard that's got me concerned. My stylist is

researching products too, but I thought to tap in to the collective

knowledge here. Anyone know of, or can point me to products?



Thanks,



~lisa.s



--

~lisa.s  llsturts<AT> greatlakes< DOT>net

























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I am a licensed hair dresser...
  Here is your issue  draco is almost white in color it is VERY LIGHT.
Yes you run the risk of burns with lightener aka bleach. You need to use a blue
based bleach(it will say it has a blue toner) FOR and this is important ON THE
SCALP application. IF not you can  blister him.
The hair may also BE RESISTANT to bleaching.
You may need several go around at trying to lighten it is best to strand test
how long you will need to lighten the hair.
Your biggest challenge is that  facial Hair is a totally different monster. It
is coarse and  the  shape of the  cortex and medulla may make it resistant to
color
removal....http://www.top-hair-loss-remedy.com/images/hair-cross-section.gif
The reason lightening works is  the cuticle layer of the hair is lifted or blown
open and the bleach goes in to the cortex and removes  for lack of a better term
swiss cheese chunks of hair and color. (this is mainly why it can feel or look
dry) My recommendation is to  get CAT protein reconstructing treatment. So you
fill the damage and replace the damaged areas with keratin (same stuff that
makes nails strong).
I also recommend using a smoothing shampoo AND conditioner to keep the  hair in
control for the 1st weeks. Like  matrix sleek look it will help smooth down the
shaft.

The redken treatment  is not supposed to be available but thru professionals
use.. you might need to go to a salon for treatment???
If you need any further help.  I am here for you!

T.
www.makingyourdreamcometrue.com
When all else fails wear a wig!





--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, Paula McWhirter-Buck
<keridwyn_98@...> wrote:
>
> are you looking for permanent, semi permanent, or temporary hair colors?
> where are you starting from (his natural hair color)?
> does he have any chemicals on his hair now (color, perm)?
>
> "THE TIME HAS COME", THE WALRUS SAID,"TO TALK OF MANY THINGS.
>
> OF SHOES, AND SHIPS AND SEALING WAX, OF CABBAGES AND KINGS.
>
> AND WHY THE SEA IS BOILING HOT, AND WHETHER PIGS HAVE WINGS."
>
> --- On Wed, 4/21/10, llsturts@... <llsturts@...> wrote:
>
> From: llsturts@... <llsturts@...>
> Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Hair product question
> To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 8:58 AM
>
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>       I've got an upcoming show where one actor needs to go blonde--think
Draco
>
> Malfoy from Harry Potter. I'm not worried about the hair on his head, it's
>
> safely dealing with his beard that's got me concerned. My stylist is
>
> researching products too, but I thought to tap in to the collective
>
> knowledge here. Anyone know of, or can point me to products?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> ~lisa.s
>
>
>
> --
>
> ~lisa.s  llsturts<AT> greatlakes< DOT>net
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The manufacturer has admitted problems with a specific supplier and has agreed
to not only refund my purchase price, but also reimburse the return shipping
costs. They are interested in just how many feathers came off and want me to
include them in the box. Boy! Are they going to be surprised!  Elizabeth

Glad to hear there was some kind of satisfactory resolution (not as satisfactory
as getting a good boa to start with...but at least you didn't get stiffed on the
deal.)

I'm one of those that hates to bring up complaints, especially if it's something
I think I can fix or work around.  But there are times when that really is the
best option to pursue.

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, "catslave54" <zimmermanel@...>
wrote:
>
> The manufacturer has admitted problems with a specific supplier and has agreed
to not only refund my purchase price, but also reimburse the return shipping
costs. They are interested in just how many feathers came off and want me to
include them in the box. Boy! Are they going to be surprised!  Elizabeth
>

The head of a local dance company contacted me wondering if I had a source for
glitter pinstriped material to use for dance costumes.  I haven't seen anything
yet...but in the past, you've all been massively helpful in tracking down
materials and supplies that weren't available through any of my 'normal'
channels...

So, anyone know of a source for glitter-striped, colored materials that would be
appropriate for dance costumes?  (Doesn't necessarily have to have a high lycra
content, but it does need to be heavy enough to stand up to some pull and
twist...)

Don't know if they have what you are looking for but they use to have a lot of
glittery fabrics.
http://www.theatrehouse.com/category-FabTrim.html
Judy

--- On Sat, 4/24/10, GCKidd <gckidd@...> wrote:

From: GCKidd <gckidd@...>
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Looking for...
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 3:45 PM







 









       The head of a local dance company contacted me wondering if I had a source
for glitter pinstriped material to use for dance costumes.  I haven't seen
anything yet...but in the past, you've all been massively helpful in tracking
down materials and supplies that weren't available through any of my 'normal'
channels...



So, anyone know of a source for glitter-striped, colored materials that would be
appropriate for dance costumes?  (Doesn't necessarily have to have a high lycra
content, but it does need to be heavy enough to stand up to some pull and
twist...)

























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I was walking through Hobby Lobby a little while ago and they have boas.  Not
sure what color you were seeking, but they or Michael's may have what you need
if you're dealing with time running short before your performance.

S_O







 









       Glad to hear there was some kind of satisfactory resolution (not as
satisfactory as getting a good boa to start with...but at least you didn't get
stiffed on the deal.)



I'm one of those that hates to bring up complaints, especially if it's something
I think I can fix or work around.  But there are times when that really is the
best option to pursue.



--- In TheCostumersManifes to@yahoogroups. com, "catslave54" <zimmermanel@ ...>
wrote:

>

> The manufacturer has admitted problems with a specific supplier and has agreed
to not only refund my purchase price, but also reimburse the return shipping
costs. They are interested in just how many feathers came off and want me to
include them in the box. Boy! Are they going to be surprised!  Elizabeth

>

























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I do lots of dance costumes, and I get all my lycra from either of these places:

http://www.spandexhouse.com/

http://spandexworld.com/

They have everything! :)


--- On Sat, 4/24/10, GCKidd <gckidd@...> wrote:

From: GCKidd <gckidd@...>
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Looking for...
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1:45 PM







 









       The head of a local dance company contacted me wondering if I had a source
for glitter pinstriped material to use for dance costumes.  I haven't seen
anything yet...but in the past, you've all been massively helpful in tracking
down materials and supplies that weren't available through any of my 'normal'
channels...



So, anyone know of a source for glitter-striped, colored materials that would be
appropriate for dance costumes?  (Doesn't necessarily have to have a high lycra
content, but it does need to be heavy enough to stand up to some pull and
twist...)

























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Update on the stage size:

The stage will now be 18 feet deep by 32 feet wide.  It is 2 feet
high.  Entry/exit will still be on the two sides.

>The stage will be 12 feet deep by 24 feet wide. Entry and/or exit
>will be from the two sides. Unfortunately, there will not be an area
>on the stage for staging entries. There will be a staging area at
>the base of the stairs.

Pierre

"Those Who Fail to Learn History
Are Doomed to Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -
Why They Are Simply Doomed."

Achemdro'hm
"The Illusion of Historical Fact"
-- C. Y. 4971

Andromeda