Stage Setup Guide: Nowon Culture and Arts Center – Technical Specs & Safety Points
🎭 Venue Overview
The Nowon Culture and Arts Center Main Hall, located in northern Seoul,
is a medium-sized proscenium theater with a total capacity of 550 seats (358 on the 1st floor, 185 on the 2nd).
Its well-structured stage layout is highly accessible for first-time production teams.
Stage Width: 16.2 meters
Stage Depth: 12.96 meters
Grid Height: 21.34 meters
The space supports full-scale productions and offers generous rigging height for lighting and set installations.
🛠 Stage Floor & Platform Units
The default stage floor is not black, but finished in light-toned wood,
which creates strong light reflections during general lighting setups.
If your production requires a darker or more focused mood, consider using platform units with black foam board (pommex) or floor painting.
"A bright floor reflects more than just light—it diffuses emotional tone."
Platform Unit Dimensions (Fixed Height: 15cm)
| Type | Dimensions (cm) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × 3 | 60 × 90 | 10 |
| 2 × 6 | 60 × 180 | 10 |
| 3 × 3 | 90 × 90 | 10 |
| 3 × 6 | 90 × 180 | 20 |
| 4 × 3 | 120 × 90 | 10 |
| 4 × 6 | 120 × 180 | 20 |
| 6 × 6 | 180 × 180 | 10 |
| Support Blocks | 30 × 45 | 80 |
Height: All platforms fixed at 15cm
Finish Materials: Black pommex available upon request
✖️ Carpet is not provided
🚚 Equipment Access & Lift Info
The venue features a truck-accessible rear loading dock with the following specs:
Loading Entrance:
→ Height: 4300mm
→ Width: 2800mm
→ Accessible for 3.5-ton trucksFreight Lift:
→ Dimensions: 4.54m × 2.3m
→ Stage level difference: –1270mm
→ Use of ramp or platform recommended for safe transfer
"The door may be wide enough—but can your set rotate inside?"
Make sure to pre-plan your access route and check turning radius carefully for large props or modular walls.
⛑ Fire Curtain Zone & Safety Regulations
The front portion of the stage includes a fully operational fire curtain.
This line must always remain clear of any objects, crew, or set pieces.
"The fire curtain doesn't just exist on paper—it comes down, for real."
Additional Safety Reminders
Safety helmets must be worn by all crew during setup
Two-person teams are required for ladder and high-access work
Only authorized venue staff may operate the lift or trap platforms
Maintain a minimum 1-meter clear path on stage at all times
📌 Summary Table
| Category | Key Notes |
|---|---|
| Stage Floor | Light wood finish / high light reflection |
| Platforms | Fixed at 15cm / black pommex available |
| Loading Entrance | 3.5-ton truck access / H 4300mm × W 2800mm |
| Lift | 4.54 × 2.3m / level difference –1270mm |
| Fire Curtain | Must be kept clear at all times / no exceptions |
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