The torches were crafted from LED tape extracted from flickering-flame bulbs, an ornamental bedpost, metal wire, and a plastic cup encased in gel and window privacy film. The texture was created with a flour and paint mixture and coated with black and silver spray paint. A large hole was bored into the center of the bedpost to hide any exposed wiring and leave space for a button.
Previously, the magic mirror had the battery pack on the outside and the staff disguised the wires with Styrofoam. I gave them new LED tape and casings made from EVA craft foam. I had never worked with solder before, so these took some trial and error to put together. Still, overall, the ending result hid the electrical elements and protected them in a well-fabricated casing.
Other projects from this show included dressing the carts for the opening scene in the village, building candelabras from the scenic designer’s original sketches, and dressing the bed and dining table.
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Professional Theatre
Director/Choreographer: Scott Michaels
Set Designer: David Lepor
Lighting Designer: SeifAllah Salotto-Cristobal
Costumes by: Maine State Music Theatre Costume Rentals
Wigs/Makeup Designer: Jen Dow
Props Designer: Jordan Ingersoll
Photographer: Scott Michaels
Flickering flame LED tape connected to battery pack and on/off switch.
Hiding battery pack and extra wires inside LED tape roll.
Handles and framework pulled from WWCA storage.
1:1 flour and brown paint mixture used for adding rust texture to torch handles, finished with black and silver metallic spray paint and faux leather handle.
Gargoyles in the Beast's Castle.
Magic Mirror framework pulled from WWCA storage. New LED tape and body added to give a sleeker appearance and protect wiring. Cheesecloth conceals LEDs wrapped on outside of mirror.
Originally had LED tape only on the inside of the mirror, added between the frame pieces after review.
LEDs shift color, RGBW.
Enchantress Staff body pulled from WWCA storage, new details and wiring added.
Faux moss and florals, glass orb and river rocks, and faux leather wrapped around and glued to staff.
Batter pack hidden underneath cheesecloth, wrapped with electrical tape.
LEDs stay one color, cyan.
Candelabras made from wood, cardboard, Styrofoam, EVA foam, and foam piping. LED candles are connected to one battery pack in the center of the vines.
Spray painted with black, matte brown, moss green, and gold. Gold was redone with a warm gold metallic paint that matched the other scenic elements.
Needed frequent repairs because of their proximity to intense fight choreography between Gaston and the Beast.
Used in scenes having to do with the West Wing (The Beast's lair and location for the rose).
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