Shell (theater)

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An image of the Lake Braddock Symphony Orchestra performing at District IX Festival, on March 18, 2006 at Centreville High School. Behind the orchestra is a simple shell.
An image of the Lake Braddock Symphony Orchestra performing at District IX Festival, on March 18, 2006 at Centreville High School. Behind the orchestra is a simple shell.

In theater, a shell is a surface designed to reflect sound. Often it is removable, rolling away on wheels or flying into a flyspace. Shells are commonly used for orchestras, bands, and choirs. They are usually decorative in nature as the audience must see them.

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Shells are generally made of hard materials, unlike other acoustic treatments because they are designed to absorb as little sound as possible. Common materials are plastic or fiber board. Usually a metal frame is used to hold the reflective surfaces in place.

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