Theatre room curtains play a significant role in making theatre and cinema rooms look great and work well. These curtains are not just for decoration; they also help with sound, light, and even safety. Let’s explore how theatre room curtains and cinema room curtains make a big difference in stage design.
Making the Stage Look Good
Theatre room curtains come in many different fabrics and colours. ITE makes curtains from wool, velvet, velour, and more. They offer fabrics like IFR Theatre Wool, IFR Proscenium Wool, and IFR Velvet Velour. Each fabric has its own unique look and feel. For example:
IFR Theatre Wool:
This is a popular choice for stage masking and general-purpose drapes. It is made from 80% wool and 20% other materials. It is black and comes in different weights. This fabric is strong and does not get damaged easily.
IFR Proscenium Wool:
This is often used for main stage curtains. It is 100% wool and comes in many colours. It is excellent for main curtains because it is colourful and intense.
IFR Velvet Velour:
This fabric is 100% polyester and is often used for main theatre curtains instead of wool. It comes in many colours and looks very classic. This fabric hangs beautifully and makes any theatre look special.
These fabrics make the stage look amazing and can match the style of any theatre or cinema room. They help create the right mood and make performances more enjoyable.
Helping with Sound and Light
Theatre room curtains are also crucial for sound and light control. For example, heavy wool curtains like IFR Theatre Wool can help absorb sound. This means they stop echoes and make the sound clearer. This is very important in places like theatres and cinemas where good sound quality is needed.
Curtains also help control light. Some fabrics are designed to block out light completely. For example:
Cotton Molton:
This fabric is 100% opaque, which means no light can pass through it. It is a good choice for places where complete darkness is needed, like in a cinema room. It also comes in colours like chromakey green and blue.
UV Resistant Blackout Lining:
This fabric is used when curtains need to face a window and block out sunlight. It also provides a complete light block, making it perfect for studios that require darkness. It has a silky-satin side and a hard polyester side, and it is solid.
These fabrics help create the proper lighting for performances and make sure the audience can see everything clearly.
Keeping Everyone Safe
Safety is another important role of theatre room curtains. Many of ITE’s fabrics are flame retardant, which means they do not catch fire easily. This is very important in theatres and cinema rooms where there are often many people and lots of electrical equipment.
For example:
IFR Theatre Wool and IFR Proscenium Wool:
These fabrics are inherently flame retardant to Australian Standards. This means no chemicals are used to make them fire-resistant.
IFR Velvet Velour:
This fabric is also flame retardant and meets the standard for Proscenium Curtains as per the BCA/NCC.
Having flame-retardant curtains helps keep everyone safe in case of a fire. It also means the curtains last longer and stay in good condition.
Easy to Use and Move
Theatre room curtains need to be easy to use and move. ITE makes different kinds of curtain tracks and systems to help with this. They offer tracks for other uses, including domestic, heavy (theatre), and light duty. These tracks can be hand-drawn, cord operated, or motorised. This makes it easy to open and close the curtains smoothly and quietly.
ITE also designs and makes its own range of curtain runners, carriers, pulley systems, and accessories. These are made to ensure quiet and easy operation no matter where they are used. This means the curtains can be moved easily without making noise, which is very important during a performance.
Special Curtains for Special Uses
There are also special types of curtains for special uses in theatres and cinema rooms. For example:
Cyclorama Seamless Filled Cloth:
This is used in most theatres as a projection surface for lighting and scenery. The fabric is white, crease-resistant, and 100% cotton. It is flame retardant and chemically treated for fire retardancy. This makes it perfect for creating special effects on stage.
Chromakey & Green Screen Curtains:
These are used for video production and special effects. The curtains are available in green and blue, which are the colours used for chromakey (a technique used to replace the background of a video).
These special curtains help create amazing visual effects and make performances more exciting.
Curtains for Different Venues
Theatre room curtains are used in many different places, not just in big theatres. They are also used in:
Clubs, Bars, and Nightclubs:
Curtains help create a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Dance Studios and School Concert Halls:
Curtains help create a professional look and improve sound and light control.
Lecture Theatres and Recording Studios:
Curtains help control sound and light, making it easier to learn and record.
Cinemas and Band Rooms:
Curtains help create the right mood and improve the sound quality.
No matter where they are used, theatre room curtains and cinema room curtains help make the space look and work better.
Conclusion
Theatre room curtains play a very important role in stage design. They make the stage look good, help with sound and light control, keep everyone safe, and are easy to use. They are used in many different places, from big theatres to small cinema rooms. ITE makes many different types of curtains and tracks to meet all these needs. Whether you are designing a theatre room or a cinema room, the right curtains can make a big difference.
So, next time you see a performance, take a moment to appreciate the theatre room curtains. They do a lot more than you might think!