Modular theatre system

Abstract

A versatile modular theatre system for providing large-scale entertainment or for use in the home. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides families and consumers with an alternative to conventional home theatre entertainment systems and commercial and educational presentation systems. The present invention provides a multipurpose, multi-venue, modular set and stage that seeks a full-sensory approach to entertaining, educating, informing, and uplifting audiences. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, the present invention comprises at least one of a modular set, a stage, a control room, a green room, a storage space, an audience area, and one or more accessories. Preferably, one or more of the rooms are configured to be customizable and/or removably attachable to the set and/or stage. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a commercial presentation theatre system comprising modular components. Theatre systems in accordance with present invention preferably feature linkable walls that allow the user to customize the size and shape of the modular components of the system and to facilitate assembly, disassembly, and transport.

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FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to multipurpose entertainment systems. More specifically, this invention relates to portable, small- to medium-sized multipurpose entertainment theatres with modular components. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] Entertainment and presentation theatres are commonly used to present speeches, plays, puppet shows, talent shows, karaoke, and numerous other productions to audiences. Such theatres as they currently exist tend to be large-scale and of limited adaptability and versatility. In addition, even when such theatres are configured to be transportable (such as, for example, stage or theatre configurations for commencement exercises, concerts, and arena-scale entertainment events), they are difficult to construct and dismantle and generally require a crew of specially-skilled individuals to erect, tear down, and transport. [0003] For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,469,669, issued Nov. 28, 1995 to Alter (“Alter”), discloses a permanently-...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a commercial presentation theatre system comprising modular components. In accordance with various aspects of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a commercial presentation theatre system includes a modular set and stage, as well as one or more peripheral devices suitable for commercial presentation, such as, for example, one or more video displays, computer systems, sound systems, and the like. The set preferably features linkable walls that allow the user to customize the size and shape of the set and to facilitate assembly, disassembly, and transport.

[0013] These features and other advantages of the system and metho

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Such theatres as they currently exist tend to be large-scale and of limited adaptability and versatility.

In addition, even when such theatres are configured to be transportable (such as, for example, stage or theatre configurations for commencement exercises, concerts, and arena-scale entertainment events), they are difficult to construct and dismantle and generally require a crew of specially-skilled individuals to erect, tear down, and transport.

However, the projection theatre disclosed in Alter is “permanently fixed” and does not have a set or stage structure, and as such, it offers only limited possibilities for non-film uses, such as acting and dancing.

The deconstruction and reconstruction of the Me

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