Smoke and Haze

LORT's collective bargaining agreement with Equity sets forth the guidelines for the use of smoke and haze effects in LORT Theatres.  The entirety of LORT and Equity's understanding and the guidelines governing the use of smoke and haze are contained in the documents provided here.

Guidelines for Theatrical Smoke and Haze

(as they appear on pages 141-142 of the 2013-17 LORT-AEA Agreement)

Time and Distance Guidelines

Calibration Factors

Equipment-Based Guidelines for the Use of Theatrical Smoke and Haze

(referenced in the Guidelines for Theatrical Smoke and Haze; not necessary for compliance)

Michael McKean, Sterling K. Brown and Josh Wingate in Center Theatre Group’s production of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1,2 & 3) at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jo Bonney. Photo by Craig Schwartz.