Many Canadian churches worship in spaces that are not theirs all week: school gyms, community halls, theatres and shared buildings. Even churches with their own building often need an extra platform for a worship team, a camera operator or a special service. A portable stage that volunteers can set up and pack away quickly solves both problems.
Common church stage setups
- Pulpit or speaker platform: 4 ft x 8 ft (1.22 m x 2.44 m) or 8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m).
- Worship team: 8 ft x 12 ft (2.44 m x 3.66 m) to 8 ft x 16 ft (2.44 m x 4.88 m), depending on the band.
- Camera riser: a single 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m) deck gives a camera operator a stable view over the congregation, like the riser in the photo above.
- Drum riser: 4 ft x 8 ft (1.22 m x 2.44 m) or 8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m), often with skirting.
Built for volunteer setup
Sunday setup usually falls to volunteers with limited time. Each MyStage deck unfolds and sets up in under a minute with no tools, and one person can carry a deck with the included shoulder strap. Decks connect side by side, so the same team can build a different stage shape for a special service.
Storage between services
For a church meeting in a rented space, storage is often a closet or a trailer. Folded MyStage decks are 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) and stack, and gear bags protect decks in transport. Castors with brakes let volunteers roll a riser into position and lock it.
Finishing and access
- Skirting in black or white hides legs and cables. Each skirt is 16 ft x 28 in (4.88 m x 71 cm), enough for all four sides of one deck.
- Stairs or a step up give safe access for every age. MyStage stairs suit stages up to 28 in (71 cm).
- Railings in 4 ft (1.22 m) sections cover open edges on raised stages.
Height for the room
Standard legs adjust from 4 to 28 in (10 cm to 71 cm). In a small hall, a lower platform keeps the worship team close to the congregation; in a gym, a higher stage helps everyone see.
Ordering from Canada
MyStage prices are in US dollars (USD), and your card issuer converts the charge to Canadian dollars. We ship to Canadian addresses outside Quebec. We do not ship to Quebec. Freight to Canada is quoted per order, so contact us with the products you want and your postal code for an international shipping estimate, and ask about import duties, GST/HST and brokerage at the same time.
Browse portable church stages or size yours in the Stage Builder.
A simple setup routine
- Unfold and connect the decks in the planned shape.
- Adjust the legs to level the stage on the floor.
- Attach skirting, then place stairs or a step up at the access point.
- Add railings to open edges on a raised stage.
- After the service, reverse the steps and stack the folded decks.
Frequently asked questions
How long does setup take?
Each deck unfolds and sets up in under a minute with no tools, so a stage takes about as many minutes as it has decks for a small team, plus time for railings, skirting and stairs.
Can we add decks later?
Yes. Every MyStage deck is the same 4 ft x 4 ft size and connects to the others, so you can start small and add decks, railings or skirting as your needs grow.
Can a MyStage be used outdoors?
Yes. MyStage was designed to make a flat, level surface on uneven terrain outdoors, and its aluminum construction does not rust.
Are prices in Canadian dollars?
No. Prices are in US dollars, and your card issuer converts the charge.
Do you ship to Quebec?
No. We ship to Canadian addresses outside Quebec.
Questions: info@mystagecorp.com or 858-229-8388. For the full buying process, read How to Buy a Portable Stage in Canada.