The Making of... #1

Posted by Catherine Dudley

OK, Richmond-

We have come to learn that many people in the community are not aware of the fact that we here, at Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre, build our own sets and costumes, pull our own props, and design our own lights and sound for each and every show that we produce. There is the crazy notion floating around out there that we "bring stuff in." (Is there a "theatre-sets.com" out there that custom orders?)

What does this mean? It means that we have decided to track the progress of Theatre IV's latest endeavor, Peter Pan, for the blog world. So, come along with me as I show you brief glances into "The making of..." Every few days I will snapshot some of the hard work being put in by our phenomenal production and costume departments. They are the un-sung heros of this company. Let's start to sing about them, shall we?

So, sit back and marvel at the process!

This is a wide shot of what is taking place on the Empire stage. (Hans, Wendy and Matt working diligently.) I will recreate this same photo every time and it will give a unique glance at the process as it unfolds. ---

---This photo shows some of the set pieces pulled from our previous productions of Peter Pan. They are waiting so patiently for their opportunity to shine, aren't they? A new nail or two here, a little dab of paint there...

Matt, Hans and Wendy work on a piece (one can only assume) of Neverland rock! ---

--- These are some of the MANY props that will be used for Peter Pan. The note reads: "Abandon ALL Hope Ye Who Enter Here. There will be a holocaust of technicians." Now, who after that, doesn't want to play? (The skull- Yorick. Anyone???)

Eddie does a brilliant Captain Hook impression. ---

That's a good, solid teaser for you.

So, come back in a few days and check out where we go from here!

See you then.