Scenery must be easily separable into relatively small, portable elements (as light-weight as possible) that can be quickly reassembled back into a full set.
Scenery is intended for only a short life span (unlike a house or building).
Scenery usually only needs to have one finished side visible to the audience.
Scenery is rarely seen at close range.
It should take as little time as possible to construct.
Keep it as inexpensive as possible.
Make it light-weight and portable.
(flats: usually no larger than 5'-6" wide x 16'-0"
tall)
(platforms: usually no larger than 4'-0" wide
x 8'-0" long)
Be environmentally conscious.
ABOVE ALL:
The outward appearance of elements constructed in the shop must maintain all specifications of the Designer's drawings.
Elements constructed in the shop must be catered to the actions and demands of the play and its staging.