I'm currently working on designs for the midwest high school premiere of The Little Mermaid. I've designed an underwater drop that works in conjunction with an upstage cyc and downstage portal. It has a center stage opening for actor entrances as well as large cut openings on both sides. My original plan was to use opera netting to fill in the holes, but the price per yard is killing me! Our scenic budget is massive by most high school standards, but I'd be looking at $700 just in opera netting, not including the muslin in the drop. My drop is 25' x 50'.
Does anyone have ideas for alternatives to opera netting? I've seen scrim scraps used before in small applications, but I am not thrilled with that look.
Thanks!
Matt
Does anyone have ideas for alternatives to opera netting? I've seen scrim scraps used before in small applications, but I am not thrilled with that look.
Thanks!
Matt