Recent content by theatrefreak05

Hello all!I'm currently building two fence pieces on wheels for a production of Miss Saigon. I was wondering if ya'll could give me any suggestions as to what material I could use to create the look of spiraled barbed wire on top of the fences. Attached is a picture of what I'm looking for...

I need two metal rolling staircases for a production that can go up to a deck 8' high. I'm on a tight budget and I was thinking of either renting, or buying and then selling them. Does anyone know where I might find them (southern california area) or if it would be cheaper to build them?

Thanks for all the suggestions! This helped a LOT

I am currently designing a set that calls for 5 walls that are about 14 1/2 feet tall and 5 feet wide. These walls, or panels, must hang from a track parallel to the proscenium, so that the panels are hanging only an inch or two off of the floor. The panels move back and forth on the track. They...

I guess I'm looking for a dark metal, like wrought iron, instead of steel.

Hello! I am designing a set that includes scaffolding which should look like it is made out of steel. However, because of budgetary reasons, I can only build with wood :( Are there any techniques that can make wood look realistically like metal? Thanks!

I was talking about front projection (sorry if I wasn't being clear). It has to be front because it is being projected onto the back wall of the set, which has three doors. The projections would mainly be used during the overature and scene transitions so it wouldn't really be a problem during...

I am currently designing a set where projection will be used almost throughout the entire show to serve as backgrounds and video clips. I have a couple questions: First of all, I will be projecting onto the back wall of the set (basically a series of flats). Would it be best to cover the...

Thank you so much for your reply! It was extremely helpful!

I need the fabric to be hidden from view and then drop down into view. The actors will yank it down after the scene. All of this must happen in front of the audience. Is there any other way of doing this without a fly system?

Hello everyone! This is my first post on ControlBooth :grin: I am kinda new to all of this techie stuff and I have a question. Now, this may seem like a really stupid question, but I need to know how to make fabric drop down and then hang. Then, later they need to be yanked down by the...