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Louis game & short summary of [[strikethrough]] building [[/strikethrough]] RAISING the modern tent.
Emphasis on physical labor previously involved.
"200 stakes before breakfast"
The panel spoke about inclement weather.  Today's tents heartier.
Structure now approved by engineers.
Many considerations about audience safety; NY & CA strictest.
Pedro spoke about the effort to bring a circus tent to the National Mall. Root system, grass, foundation.
More Modern conveniences; air conditioning. In the Festival's tent, one generator used 40 gallons diesel/hr. in the past, air forced over ice.
Panel opened floor to questions:
- seating system advancements. Bucket seats, "flip up seats"
- contrast between American & Italian seating.
- [[strikethrough]] F [[/strikethrough]] Technology before electrical motors, and cuppolas.
- evolution of structure, types
- frequency of travel, how often tent raised
- other use for the tent besides circus
- Building permits & codes & time limits
-rigging for acts; specialists [[strikethrough]] o [[/strikethrough]] on performers / safety
- dimensions of original Ringling tent.
- Stakes specifics: size, removal
- Trapeze net specification - Tension
Anecdotes Pedro: Norwegian construction via truck & pulley block. failure to communicate.
Louis: Nightmare about managing construction staff