Shrek
Directed by Elise Marinkovich
Francis Parker School
Fall 2015
During the summer of 2015, we decided to transform our black box theater from a 3/4 thrust / round space to a proscenium space. Shrek was the first show in this transformed space, and was also a 6-12 show, so it was a huge deal. The bulk of the set was composed of 8 reversible, wheeled, walls. Additionally, there were three large structures: the Fiona/Farquad tower, the bridge, and the wedding window/wall. The last item was rented, but the rest I designed and built.
This was another big show for props, including some really unique pieces, like the Dragon head. The dragon was a very interesting project, requiring a lot of experimentation, and we eventually ended up with a great puppet (affectionately named Rosie by the 3 boys who operated her).
Another fun aspect to Shrek was the lighting. Because of how many locations are in Shrek, we needed a variety of very specific looks. Also, these had to be focused in such a way as to not overwhelm the projections. We had a very short stage in front of our cyc, so this was an important factor. On the plus side, I had gotten 3 Apollo gel scrollers over the summer, letting me add a lot of variety to the cyc without needing as many lights as I had for previous shows, such as Seussical.
Francis Parker School
Fall 2015
During the summer of 2015, we decided to transform our black box theater from a 3/4 thrust / round space to a proscenium space. Shrek was the first show in this transformed space, and was also a 6-12 show, so it was a huge deal. The bulk of the set was composed of 8 reversible, wheeled, walls. Additionally, there were three large structures: the Fiona/Farquad tower, the bridge, and the wedding window/wall. The last item was rented, but the rest I designed and built.
This was another big show for props, including some really unique pieces, like the Dragon head. The dragon was a very interesting project, requiring a lot of experimentation, and we eventually ended up with a great puppet (affectionately named Rosie by the 3 boys who operated her).
Another fun aspect to Shrek was the lighting. Because of how many locations are in Shrek, we needed a variety of very specific looks. Also, these had to be focused in such a way as to not overwhelm the projections. We had a very short stage in front of our cyc, so this was an important factor. On the plus side, I had gotten 3 Apollo gel scrollers over the summer, letting me add a lot of variety to the cyc without needing as many lights as I had for previous shows, such as Seussical.
Inspiration Images
Set Design
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Groundplan
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Sketches and Elevations
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Prop Paperwork
Scenic/Props Progress Shots
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Dragon (Rosie)
Sunflower Flats
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Fiona/Farquad Tower
Walls
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Projections
Lighting Paperwork
Show Checklists
Final Look
