Schell Scenic Studio

Brenna Smith 

on Google

a month ago

One of the rudest vendors I’ve spoken to in a long while. When I didn’t understand the verbiage being used and asked for clarification, the salesperson responded with “I just told you.” Then, when I asked for an email with the information relayed verbally, he said no. I asked again, he said okay, and hung up on me. Don’t go with this company unless you want to feel stupid. 

Jonnyreverb 

on Google

2 years ago

I worked at Schell more than 20 years ago. I passed the old building on Front and Whittier a while back, and I was really disappointed to see it boarded up. Apparently, they moved after COVID, and I am sure it caused a lot of hard times for the place. I didn't always get along with the owner, but the place was a rare gem. They had a guy who hand-painted backdrops in a scaffolding and all kinds of old theatre props and equipment that you will never see anywhere else. They had Super Trooper arc-lamp spotlights (that is what AB... read more

wheels 

on Google

6 years ago

Called to inquire about prop car rental and was quoted $3,750 plus mileage for delivery AND he tells me I have to fly him and the driver to and from!!! That's over $7,000 for a three-week rental of a greased lighting prop. These people are very proud of their stuff -- and clearly think I'm an idiot. 

wheelsbry 

on Google

6 years ago

Called to inquire about prop car rental and was quoted $3,750 plus mileage for delivery AND he tells me I have to fly him and the driver to and from!!! That's over $7,000 for a three-week rental of a greased lighting prop. These people are very proud of their stuff -- and clearly think I'm an idiot.