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Tools of the Trade / paper mache

« on: Sep 10, 2008, 08:34 am »

I haven't used paper mache since kindergarden, and then I think I just ate the paste, but I'm producing Peter Pan this Fall and I though it might be an inexpensive, yet messy way to build the Lost Boys underground home.  I built a prototype "rock" out of 2X4, plywood, chicken wire, and paper mache.  It looked pretty good in the end.  Molding cloth looks cool but expensive.  Can any of you offer other ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Steven

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Peter Pan

« on: May 13, 2008, 09:34 am »

Why own?  Well, money is a big issue, as our small community college is feeling a big money crunch because of low enrollment and a dissappointing stage budget.  But, when I use the flying rig in a second production, it pays for itself. 

I have an option of having Dr. Delbert Hall come for three weekends to teach a class for the college and help me install my own rig.  That is twice the price of renting, some of which can be paid for by salary.  It becomes professional development for me and I get a dollar an hour raise from the college.

$7,000 to rent
$14,000 to own

I don't know.  I'm new here, so I'll check the earlier posts.
10,000 Thanks.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Peter Pan

« on: May 13, 2008, 07:11 am »

I don't assume to know everything (or anything, really) so I ask questions.  Brash is what I'm after.  Thanks!  My next question is; Where can you buy the proper track and harness?  Vendors are hard to find.  The flying companies are supportive, but secretive.  I'm just thinking owning vs. renting.  Dr. Delbert Hall said he'd come and build us our own flying rig, teach seminars, etc... it's just so expensive.

SG

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Peter Pan

« on: May 12, 2008, 01:24 pm »

We're doing Peter Pan in the fall and I've contacted all the fly companies.
Besides, death and dismemberment,  what's to keep us from rigging our own fly system?
I rigged a simple vertical double purchase on a curtain track with a leg trolly, and using a fall arrest harness, flew a crew member up and vertical.