- 1). Slide on a pair of work gloves, safety glasses and a dust mask to protect your skin, eyes and lungs.
- 2). Measure and cut two individual 2x4 wood frames to a length of 72 inches. Measure and cut two individual 2x4 inch wood frames to a length of 68 inches. Smooth the edges of each frame with 120 grit sandpaper.
- 3). Arrange the frames into a 72-inch by 72-inch square. Attach each corner of the square frame using a drill and 2 3/4 inch wood screws. Drill two screws into each corner.
- 4). Cut two pieces of plywood to 72 inches by 72 inches. Place one plywood panel atop the frame. Adjust the panel so the edges are flush with the frame. Place a 1/4-inch by 72-inch by 72-inch silicone rubber sheet atop the panel so all edges are flush. Drill a 1 1/2 inch wood screw through the rubber sheet and panel and into the frame. Drill a 1 1/2 inch screw every 6 inches around the perimeter of the frame. The rubber sheet prevents the stage from sliding and helps prevent any echo between the stage and the surface on which it sits.
- 5). Flip the stage over. Fill the stage with sand -- if such an option is available to you -- to eliminate the often inevitable echo that happens whenever an actor walks onto a stage.
- 6). Place the second 72-inch plywood panel atop the frame. Adjust the frame so all edges are flush. Drill 1 1/2 inch screws into the panel every 6 inches around the perimeter of the frame.
- 7). Coat the stage in latex satin black-colored paint. Avoid painting the rubber bottom on the underside of the stage. Allow three hours for the stage to fully dry in a well-ventilated area before using or handling.
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