Recommended Practice: Lighting Theaters and Worship Spaces

Lighting Theaters and Worship Spaces

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ANSI/IES RP-41-20
Document Type: Recommended Practice (RP)

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Approved American National StandardThis document was developed to assist design professionals in specifying or understanding the requirements of performance lighting and control systems. The public assembly spaces in theaters and worship spaces share many similar lighting requirements and yet remain different. This document considers the factors involved in achieving a successful, functioning space for live performances. As a complete review and revision of prior documents on these topics, this document incorporates the latest design and application information associated with contemporary theatrical and worship architecture, lighting positions in both the house and stage areas, typical lighting instruments and layouts, the effects of lighting on mechanical and acoustical elements, and the lighting controls used for activities and presentations. In this document, the term “theater” means a space to present live performances, including all necessary ancillary facilities. Theaters may be found in facilities such as lecture and concert halls, churches, platforms, motion picture houses, portions of restaurants, and sports arenas.

Purchase includes RP-10-20+E1: Lighting Common Applications.

Page count: 47 pages
Publisher: Illuminating Engineering Society (2020)
SKU: ANSI/IES RP-41-20
ISBN-13: 978-0-87995-071-2

Chapters:

  • 1.0 Introduction and Scope
    2.0 General Objectives
    3.0 Stage Lighting Instruments
    4.0 Layout and Selection of Stage Lighting Equipment
    5.0 Dimmers and Lighting Control
    6.0 Conclusion

Citation Format:
Illuminating Engineering Society. ANSI/IES RP-41-20, Recommended Practice: Lighting Theaters and Worship Spaces. New York: IES; 2020.

CONTENTS

  • 1.0 Introduction and Scope
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Scope
  • 2.0 General Objectives
  • 2.1 Considerations for Design Professionals
  • 2.2 Budgetary Considerations
  • 2.3 Architectural Considerations
  • 2.4 Acoustical Considerations
  • 2.5 Structural Considerations
  • 2.6 Mechanical and Electrical Supply Considerations
  • 2.7 Public Circulation Areas
  • 2.8 House and Back-of-House Lighting
    2.8.1 Audience Spaces
    2.8.2 Work Lights
    2.8.3 Dressing Rooms and Staff Preparation Rooms
    2.8.4 Control Locations
    2.8.5 Other Backstage Spaces
  • 2.9 Special Considerations for Houses of Worship
    2.9.1 Worship Needs
    2.9.2 Designing Worship Lighting
    2.9.3 Contemporary, Traditional, and Transitional Forms of Worship
    2.9.4 Target Planes
    2.9.5 Veiling Reflections
    2.9.6 Defining Areas of Coverage
    2.9.7 Reverent Focal Areas
    2.9.8 Narthex
    2.9.9 Sacristy
    2.9.10 Choirs and Music
    2.9.11 Decorative Luminaires
    2.9.12 Controls
    2.9.13 Maintenance
    2.9.14 Broadcast Lighting
    2.9.15 Daylighting in the Worship Space
  • 3.0 Stage Lighting Instruments
  • 3.1 Ellipsoidal Spotlights
  • 3.2 Fresnel
  • 3.3 Floodlights
  • 3.4 PAR Lights
  • 3.5 Strip Lights
  • 3.6 Cyclorama Lights
  • 3.7 Follow Spots
  • 3.8 Projectors
  • 3.9 Automated Instruments and Accessories
  • 3.10 Measuring and Reporting Equipment Performance
  • 4.0 Layout and Selection of Stage Lighting Equipment
  • 4.1 Lighting the Traditional Proscenium Stage
    4.1.1 Stage Lighting in the Auditorium Ceiling
    4.1.2 Lighting Instruments in Auditorium and Proscenium Sidewalls
    4.1.3 Stage Lighting on the Balcony Front
    4.1.4 Follow-Spot Booths and Areas
    4.1.5 Lighting Equipment at Edge of the Stage Platform or Apron
    4.1.6 Lighting Located Behind the Proscenium Opening
    4.1.7 First Electric Batten or Bridge
    4.1.8 Overhead Lighting Positions
    4.1.9 Backstage Lighting Positions
    4.1.10 Lighting for a Traditional Proscenium: Summary
  • 4.2 Adaptations for Alternative Stage Layouts
    4.2.1 Backstage Utility Lighting
    4.2.2 Mounting Hardware
    4.2.3 Material Access Space
  • 4.3 Power Overview
    4.3.1 DMX512A Standards
    4.3.2 Outlets and Connectors
    4.3.3 Company Switch
  • 5.0 Dimmers and Lighting Control
  • 5.1 Dimmers
  • 5.2 Control Consoles
  • 5.3 Auxiliary Controls
  • 5.4 Dimmer Performance Data Systems
  • 5.5 Theatrical Data Networks
  • 5.6 System Startup
  • 6.0 Conclusion
  • Annex A – Illuminance Recommendations
  • References