[Stage Squint]

The Hollywood Bowl still utilizes a sun shade on many afternoons. Due to the lighting "halo" that extends downstage of the proscenium, it is rigged differently than this one. Also, after performances, the last job for the riggers and carpenters is to stretch netting across the entire opening to keep out birds. ER's photo shows that the reflecting pool is covered. Setting and striking the cover, I am told, was a miserable job as the stringers were massive and the decking was double plywood. In the 1950's the Bowl was on train tracks and could be pushed off-right behind the hill (where restrooms are today) to facilitate other events such as pageants and grand operas.