How to Hang a Theatrical Backdrop

Properly hanging the backdrop is important for any stage show. Without it, the entire production can fall through and ultimately stop the show. But the show must go on, so in this video, we will show you how to properly hang a theatrical backdrop.

1. Keep the painted side of the backdrop up, then lay the drop on the clean floor to avoid staining and spread it over the floor.
2. Prepare the pipes that the backdrop will be attached to.
3. Start tying or clipping the backdrop from the center, and slowly move to the side ends.
4. Add clamps or ties every foot or so of the backdrop.
5. Adjust clamps and ties accordingly so they are all evenly spaced and tightened.
6. Leave the backdrop hanging for 24 hours or more before the show to weigh the wrinkles and ensure that the backdrop is properly hung.
7. If the wrinkles appear, you can weigh them down with another pipe inserted in the pipe pocket or attached to the bottom of the backdrop.

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0:00 How to Hang a Theatrical Backdrop
0:06 Place the backdrop on the floor
0:16 Unwrap the backdrop and spread it
0:28 Attach the backdrop to the pipe
1:21 Adjust the backdrop
1:38 Additional tips for smoothing out the backdrop
2:08 Bringing down the backdrop
2:28 Outro

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Transcription:
How to hang a backdrop?
On a clean, dry surface, unroll the backdrop and place it on the floor below your raking system. If you choose to use rubber tip clamps, start from the center of the pipe. Begin clamping the drop about every foot or so. If you choose to use the ties, like using the clamps, start at the center of the pipe. Once you’ve tied it off in the center, begin tying the drop on the pipe. Make sure the lines are tight, so the drop is even at all tie points. Be aware of how the backdrop hangs on the pipe. You may see some drooping. If so, adjust the clamps or tie and drop accordingly.
Need a few more tips on smoothing out the backdrop? Here are a few options to go with.
Push the drop bit by bit. This will help you see if the clamps or ties need to be adjusted further. Adjusting them will smooth out the wrinkles and fold lines. Leave the drop up for as long as you possibly can - 24 hours or more would be best. If neither of these is an option, you can place sandbags along the bottom of the drop. This will help smooth and minimize the lines and fold marks. To bring down the backdrop, begin by taking a corner of the backdrop and slowly bringing the drop down to the floor, face up. This will keep the face of the backdrop from touching the floor, and easier to collect the drop when you’re ready to fold it back up. And there you go, that’s how you hang a backdrop.

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