2016-06-04T21:21:38Z http://www.theatreface.com/forum/topics/automated-prop-question?groupUrl=stagemanagement&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.theatreface.com,2016-02-01:2529492:Comment:192084 2016-02-01T22:01:11.295Z Jerry Zalewski http://www.theatreface.com/profile/JerryZalewski

<p>I'd suggest heading to a toy store and looking thru the motorized construction sets.</p> <p>We once used what I believe was "Construx" (no longer manufactured) to "magically" open "The Book " in a production of <em>The Princess and the Pea. It was simply a low speed, D battery-powered, motor package with an arm that swung thru a <180 degree arc, pushing the cover open in the process. </em></p> <p><em>The fact that the parts were all pre-packaged made it easy, and comparatively…</em></p>

<p>I'd suggest heading to a toy store and looking thru the motorized construction sets.</p> <p>We once used what I believe was "Construx" (no longer manufactured) to "magically" open "The Book " in a production of <em>The Princess and the Pea. It was simply a low speed, D battery-powered, motor package with an arm that swung thru a <180 degree arc, pushing the cover open in the process. </em></p> <p><em>The fact that the parts were all pre-packaged made it easy, and comparatively cheap.</em></p> <p><em>Good luck.</em></p> <p></p> <p></p>