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Serving Architects, Contractors, and Venue Operators Across Santa Barbara, CA

THEATER CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS IN SANTA BARBARA SINCE 1975

Gary Raub Associates provides professional theater construction, stage curtain installation, and specialty performance space solutions throughout Santa Barbara, CA. Since 1975, we have supported performing arts venues, educational institutions, community theaters, and commercial facilities with custom stage drapery, theater rigging systems, and specialized equipment installations.


Our team works with Santa Barbara architects, contractors, and venue operators to create dependable theater environments that combine craftsmanship, technical expertise, and long-term performance.

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Licensed B2B Theater Contractor

Established in 1975 | CA License: C61D34 (Theater Equipment) | Servicing corporate contract and purchase order specifications exclusively.

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Our Values

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Craftsmanship

Santa Barbara performance spaces often require solutions that balance technical performance with architectural character. We provide expert fabrication and installation services, including custom stage curtains and theater systems designed to complement each venue’s unique requirements.

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Integrity

We believe successful theater projects depend on communication, reliability, and collaboration. Our team partners with Santa Barbara contractors, architects, and facility operators to deliver professional results from planning through installation.

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Precision

Theater systems require accurate engineering and careful execution. We provide precision rigging, stage curtain, and equipment solutions designed for safe operation and consistent performance.

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Dedication

We are committed to supporting Santa Barbara’s arts community, schools, and cultural venues with specialized theater consulting, fabrication, and installation services.

Our Services

Theater Rigging & Installation

Theater Rigging & Installation

Gary Raub Associates provides professional theater rigging design, engineering, and installation services throughout Santa Barbara, CA. We install stage rigging systems, pipe grids, and theater equipment designed for performing arts centers, schools, theaters, and commercial venues.

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Safety Inspections & Maintenance

Safety Inspections & Maintenance

Protect your performers, staff, and audiences with professional theater safety inspections and maintenance services in Santa Barbara. We evaluate rigging systems, stage equipment, and theatrical drapery to identify wear, maintenance needs, and potential concerns.

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Custom Drapery Fabrication

Custom Drapery Fabrication

Our custom stage curtain fabrication services provide Santa Barbara theaters, schools, and cultural venues with professionally crafted drapery solutions. We create stage curtains, backdrops, and specialty theatrical fabrics tailored to each project’s dimensions, design goals, and performance requirements.

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Flame Retardant Treatments

Flame Retardant Treatments

We provide professional flame retardant treatments for stage curtains and theatrical fabrics throughout Santa Barbara. Our services help venues maintain fire safety standards while protecting the quality and durability of their drapery systems.

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Here are some of our most common questions:

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide commercial theater services throughout Santa Barbara, including stage curtain installation, theater rigging systems, custom drapery fabrication, pipe grids, and specialty theater equipment installations for theaters, schools, cultural venues, and organizations.

Yes, our team provides safety inspections to help evaluate the condition of your theater's rigging and infrastructure, ensuring everything remains in good working order.

Absolutely. We offer engineering and design services, including pipe grid layouts and fabric consultation, to help plan your project from the ground up.

We offer comprehensive care for stage draperies, which may include general maintenance, repairs, and professional flame retardant treatments.

Our sewing design and fabrication services are tailored to the specific needs of your venue, allowing for custom solutions that fit your aesthetic and functional requirements.

The best way to begin is by contacting us to discuss your project. We work by appointment to ensure each client receives dedicated attention for their theater specialty needs.

Yes, we provide engineering and installation services for complex stage systems, including rigging and pipe grids, to help ensure structural integrity and performance.

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Put Over 50 Years of Theater Expertise to Work

BUILD YOUR SANTA BARBARA PERFORMANCE SPACE WITH PROVEN TRADE EXPERTISE

Gary Raub Associates partners with Santa Barbara architects, contractors, schools, theaters, and cultural organizations to deliver professional theater construction, stage curtain installation, rigging solutions, and custom drapery services. Submit your project specifications today to begin planning your next performance space.

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Submit Project Specifications

If you are a contractor, architect, or theater owner-operator looking to discuss an upcoming project, please fill out this brief layout. Gary Raub Associates operates strictly through the construction trades via standard contract or purchase order billing, and a team member will review your details for a direct callback.

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