Hey all, I did a quick search but didn't really see anything that answered what I'm looking for...hope this is the right place to ask this as it is a bit of a multi-faceted question. I am about to start rehearsals for The 39 Steps (First read-thru tonight!) and I have designed my set to look like an old deserted theatre. I plan on having a curtain about midstage that will open and close throughout allowing scene changes behind at times as well to create some other effects. My question is the best material for this curtain. At times I want it to be opaque - like a real curtain (Mr. Memory Scenes, etc) but for one of the chase scenes, I would like to be able to shine through from the back to do a shadow puppet effect (although I do have a "plan B" for this...). I am thinking of a scrim but I wonder if that would really be possible or, for the shadow puppets, would it just become transparent?
I am also considering some projection as well (like when they are on the train). Would projection work on a scrim? I saw another thread that suggested that the light from the projector would light up whatever was behind it...so is that saying you would be able to see these things clearly?
I may be trying to do effects that need multiple different curtains/tools but am trying to get it all straight in my head what I can do with the least amount.
Thanks all
I am also considering some projection as well (like when they are on the train). Would projection work on a scrim? I saw another thread that suggested that the light from the projector would light up whatever was behind it...so is that saying you would be able to see these things clearly?
I may be trying to do effects that need multiple different curtains/tools but am trying to get it all straight in my head what I can do with the least amount.
Thanks all