The Vertical Theatre Group came together in August 2020 to come up with a venue design concept that could keep live theater happening even in the midst of a pandemic. The group includes Stufish Entertainment Architects represented by Ric Lipson and Paul Preston; Holly Gilliam, Live Events and Documentary Producer; Katy Lipson, Theatre Producer; Jake Berry, Production Director; and Robert Delamere, Director and Digital Theatre Founder. Their movable, freestanding performance venue provides an open-air courtyard-style theater with a roof designed to hold rigging, motors, trussing, lighting, and scenic elements. The audience sits in balconies that can accommodate groups between 4-12 people, depending on the partitions used.
Michael S. Eddy, PLSN, May 2021, page 20
