On 12-11-2015 14:14, William F Pokorny wrote:
> On 11/11/2015 09:59 PM, Christian Froeschlin wrote:
>> On 11.11.2015 17:50, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>>> A glance from outside/above. Practical as they are, the people of
>>> Gancaloon have used a former quarry to build the theatre.
>>
>> Given the number of seats you may want to increase the
>> capacity for entrance/exit a bit.
>>
> Thomas, How about it being built in a caldera instead of a quarry? A
> grand opening play then something like: "Pompeii, The Final Hours!" One
> must think of venue marketing.
>
> Limited exits - and the heat from down under - would keep every audience
> on the edge of their seats. Performers always in top form knowing they
> might need to do a bit of improv. Heck, if the geological timing works
> out, we'd have free, truly terrifying and spectacular effects no
> prop-master could deliver.
>
> "XYZ now playing at the Caldron Theater of Gancaloon."
>
> The abrasive nature of the pumice stones surrounding the theater would
> discourage those wishing to sit in on performances for free. Oh, and we
> could deliver on your insect free seating promise!
>
> Piles and piles of money to be had...
>
> Bill P.
>
You have a grand vision Bill, too grand for simple Gancaloon indeed I am 
afraid! However, that would be an interesting scene to build using an 
arena like the Colosseum in Rome, put into the Vesuvius crater for 
instance, or on Hawaii for a more continuous show.

-- 
Thomas

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