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What would you use to make a cape fly off? We have a Track that I would like to run it along but I am unsure of what type of string to use to make it invisible. The cape needs to go up and then off. So it will need to be strong enough string or rope that is can withstand friction and also be...

Looking for a way to make Elsas cape fly off. WE have a fly system but what would use to attach to the actual cape that can be pulled up and along a track?

Let me know if you come up with any other amazing ideas!

I just got hired on as SM and special effects for a production of Frozen Jr. One of the tasks I need to figure out is the transformation of Elsa during the "Let it Go" song. Here is a link to the video on BroadwayI do not have a very big budget so cheaper ideas are better. Also it is...

I am doing a show where I want to have the following set up. I have a Mac Mini running Qlab which is set to trigger video cues and send MIDI signal to Ableton Live and run MultiTracked effects. I want to have a 1 projector with one set of graphics/images mapped in different ways and another 2...

I am looking fo a projector for a theatre that wants to project the backdrops. I have advised them to not use a front projector but they do not have space behind the cyc for rear projection. Is there a projector that can fill a cyc and kinda shoot from a beam almost directly above the cyc. It...

Thank you all I will research the options we have you have given me some ideas. Do you think a 2x4 would be strong enough to lift 58 lbs.? thinking about making the 2x4 the lever and having it push up a platform that she stands on.

I was thinking 2 feet max. We will have low lying fog so just to give the illusion she is above the clouds/everyone else and see her rising.

I am doing a show this August where it would be amazing to have a lift to lift an actor straight up. But lifts of any kind I can find are WAY over our budget for the entire show. Is there any way to make a lift, automated preferably but manual of some sort would be fine the actors (one at a...

Can you use 3 pin 4 channel dimmer packs with the congo series I have all 3 pin fixtures and dimmer packs. I do have an adapter to 5 pin? I am just wondering if it will work I tour with a lot of smaller groups and the features of the board are exactly what I need. Although the lights I have are...

Can you use 3 pin 4 channel dimmer packs with the congo series I have all 3 pin fixtures and dimmer packs. I do have an adapter to 5 pin? I am just wondering if it will work I tour with a lot of smaller groups and the features of the board are exactly what I need. Although the lights I have...

Any ideas where to start with grants I have looked and do not see any or even know how to start.

I am starting a theatre company that teaches young students and assists small theatre companies with production needs. Does any one know where I can get equipment donated. Mostly looking for sound and lighting things that can be run in a classroom transformed in to a theatre (i.e. Mics, Par 56...

We are doing Peter Pan on a very low budget and would love to some how fly Peter Pan and the children if possible. Our ceilings are also very low (9.5 ft). Any and all suggestions and ideas would be great!

I was asked to tell a little about myself her so her it goes. I am a theatre technician and have been for 14 years. I primaraly do lighting and sound for small venues. And I teach technical theatre at several area schools.