It takes much more than good performances by actors to get a theatrical performance up and running. There are a whole lot of props, accessories, lighting, colors and much more that is needed to create the desired mood and setting for a stage performance. To put it succinctly, the importance of theatre supplies cannot be emphasized enough.

Right from the colors to drapes, dance equipment, gobo, special effects, risers etc., everything needs to be spot on in order to get the desired message across to the audience. And that’s where the importance of choosing the right theatrical supplies comes into picture. There are quite a few players in the market who claim to be selling the best quality available. However, to make sure that your time and money are well spent, here are a few tips for choosing the right theatre supplies:

Go for brands
You will be enacting scenes live on stage, in front of a packed house. There are no retakes and no apologies. The audience has paid for the tickets to see you enact the role of a character. You have to ensure that the audience gets it’s money worth. That’s why, it is important to always go for reputed brands when it comes to theatrical stage supplies. You just cannot afford to take a chance with something inferior.

Check for counterfeit
Piracy is everywhere, even in the field of theatre. Make sure you check for counterfeit stuff before you decide to pay. Although it can be very difficult to pick out counterfeits with the naked eye, a good indication is someone selling supposedly branded stuff at very cheap prices. That should be enough to ring alarm bells.

Research online
Internet is a good place to start if you are looking for quality theatrical stage supplies. You can always go on related forums and ask for recommendations for suppliers who are good and trustworthy. Getting reviews from fellow theatre artists or producers is also a good strategy in order to pick the right vendor for your needs theatre.

Check for experience
Experience counts. If a vendor has been in the field of theatre supplies for quite some time, he would know the ins and outs of brands much better than others. While that is not to say that somebody new in the field isn’t worth it, it is always better to go with experience. After all, you have put your blood and sweat in your plays, haven’t you?

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