Flashback/Daydream transition advice

[Tronchaser]

Our Christmas show this year is A Christmas Story. I've been trying to figure out a good transition for Ralphie's daydreams other than light shifts. We are a small community theater with a limited budget. Any help would be appreciated

 

[Michael K]

Do you have a sound track for the transition or a background track to play during the flashbacks?

 

[Tronchaser]

Do you have a sound track for the transition or a background track to play during the flashbacks?

We will be using prerecorded music and sound cues, but I'd like something visual as well

 

[sdauditorium]

Do you have or could you obtain a scrim? Having those flashbacks occur behind a scrim with well-placed side/back lighting can be extremely effective when done right. Adding a touch of haze/fog, while not required by any stretch, can help suggest a change of time/place. In your OP you mentioned wanting something other than lighting shifts but later mentioned you wanted something visual as well. Other than my other suggestions, I'm not sure what else would suffice.

 

[Tronchaser]

Do you have or could you obtain a scrim? Having those flashbacks occur behind a scrim with well-placed side/back lighting can be extremely effective when done right. Adding a touch of haze/fog, while not required by any stretch, can help suggest a change of time/place. In your OP you mentioned wanting something other than lighting shifts but later mentioned you wanted something visual as well. Other than my other suggestions, I'm not sure what else would suffice.

Thanks. We do have a scrim. I guess I should have explained it better. I'm looking to enhance the transition on top of the lights

 

[bobgaggle]

Got a turntable in stock?