ray sowell commemorative stage

origin & design


Bart’s Bards performs in the Krumpe Activity Center (KAC) of St. Bartholomew Church. As the Bards grew, it became ​clear that the existing stage would not accommodate the growth of the organization. After many configurations, the ​result was an impressive portable and modular platform system, created by Ray Sowell, husband of founding Bart’s ​Bards member, Marge “Margie” Sowell. This stage is constructed and deconstructed for each summer musical. Upon ​his passing, the stage was dedicated to Ray, and the Bards continue to perform on the “Ray Sowell Commemorative ​Stage” today.




Pictured: Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage dedication plaque. ​This plaque is placed at the front of our stage each year.





Pictured: Constructing the stage for James and the Giant Peach.





Pictured: View of stage construction from above.




Pictured: The dramatic transformation of the KAC into a

theatre using the modular platform stage system.





Pictured: Attaching the legs to the stage platforms.





Pictured: The modular platform system allows for great

flexibility of the stage shape and size.



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