2011-03-05T09:24:47Z http://www.theatreface.com/forum/topics/thoroughly-modern-millie?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-03-24:2529492:Comment:22847 2009-03-24T21:05:06.799Z David Kramer http://www.theatreface.com/profile/DavidKramer

elevator can be stationery onstage with a window and screen instead of glass. have a piece of opaque cardboard or wood with runners on the side. keep the wood blocking all backlight so the window appears dark. if the elevator is going down, move the wood downward to give the impression that the elevator is coming from above. reverse for the other direction. then open and close the door as needed.<br /> <br /> 2nd suggestion...have sequenced lights on either or both sides of elevator. let them light…

elevator can be stationery onstage with a window and screen instead of glass. have a piece of opaque cardboard or wood with runners on the side. keep the wood blocking all backlight so the window appears dark. if the elevator is going down, move the wood downward to give the impression that the elevator is coming from above. reverse for the other direction. then open and close the door as needed.<br /> <br /> 2nd suggestion...have sequenced lights on either or both sides of elevator. let them light sequentially to show the floor from which the elevator is coming and keep them on while to elevator is of the "stage" floor. then continue the concept tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-03-24:2529492:Comment:22489 2009-03-24T20:07:24.430Z Michael Klippert http://www.theatreface.com/profile/MichaelKlippert

I would be interested in seeing your plans. I built one a few years ago with a fellow grad student at the time that worked well. I don't have any plans for it anymore though and may be in need of such an animal again soon.

I would be interested in seeing your plans. I built one a few years ago with a fellow grad student at the time that worked well. I don't have any plans for it anymore though and may be in need of such an animal again soon. tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-03-20:2529492:Comment:21150 2009-03-20T23:22:51.082Z Ted Moskonas http://www.theatreface.com/profile/TedMoskonas

Thanks! I think that is the direction we are going.<br /> <br /> Ted

Thanks! I think that is the direction we are going.<br /> <br /> Ted tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-03-20:2529492:Comment:21141 2009-03-20T21:42:39.313Z Brioche74 http://www.theatreface.com/profile/Brioche74

Just do it with lighting and a scene change. It doesn't have to be a big deal. The audience can suspend their disbelief. Granted people have been forcing me to step away from minimalist theatre for years.

Just do it with lighting and a scene change. It doesn't have to be a big deal. The audience can suspend their disbelief. Granted people have been forcing me to step away from minimalist theatre for years. tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-03-19:2529492:Comment:20821 2009-03-19T19:12:23.059Z Michael Rivenburg http://www.theatreface.com/profile/MichaelRivenburg

I'd be interested in your plans. Just built a lift for Grease for Teen Angel's descent and rise. Thought of the same idea using a winch and barn door hangers mounted vertically as guides. I'd like to compare designs.

I'd be interested in your plans. Just built a lift for Grease for Teen Angel's descent and rise. Thought of the same idea using a winch and barn door hangers mounted vertically as guides. I'd like to compare designs. tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-02-26:2529492:Comment:14087 2009-02-26T16:04:04.415Z Katie Cooper, Flying Producer http://www.theatreface.com/profile/KatieCooper

Ted,<br /> If you are interested in physically flying an elevator with performers riding inside, please feel free to contact me. I am a Flying Producer with ZFX Flying Effects. Feel free to check us out at <a href="http://www.zfxflying.com">www.zfxflying.com</a><br /> or you can contact me directly<br /> KCooper@zfxflying.com<br /> <br /> Best of luck,<br /> Katie Cooper

Ted,<br /> If you are interested in physically flying an elevator with performers riding inside, please feel free to contact me. I am a Flying Producer with ZFX Flying Effects. Feel free to check us out at <a href="http://www.zfxflying.com">www.zfxflying.com</a><br /> or you can contact me directly<br /> KCooper@zfxflying.com<br /> <br /> Best of luck,<br /> Katie Cooper tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-02-25:2529492:Comment:13430 2009-02-25T07:09:34.059Z Erik Ball http://www.theatreface.com/profile/ErikBall

I agree with Gary. Our High School production used shafts of lights and a smidge of creative design to generate the desired effect and it worked GREAT without having to pull your hair out thinking about a tricky production demand.

I agree with Gary. Our High School production used shafts of lights and a smidge of creative design to generate the desired effect and it worked GREAT without having to pull your hair out thinking about a tricky production demand. tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-02-22:2529492:Comment:11538 2009-02-22T17:05:12.180Z Aaron Siebert http://www.theatreface.com/profile/AaronSiebert

Last time I did this show we used a walk behind fork lift with a personnel basket on it. We had it all so it was just modifying it to look like an elevator.

Last time I did this show we used a walk behind fork lift with a personnel basket on it. We had it all so it was just modifying it to look like an elevator. tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-02-21:2529492:Comment:10572 2009-02-21T04:07:37.386Z Clint Bryson http://www.theatreface.com/profile/ClintBryson

I have built an elevator. Steel Frame. Automated with an engine / tool winch from Harbor freight. Went from stage floor to 10' off stage floor. Fairly simple and adaptable to different designs. Worked great. I have plans if you are interested in further details. Good Luck

I have built an elevator. Steel Frame. Automated with an engine / tool winch from Harbor freight. Went from stage floor to 10' off stage floor. Fairly simple and adaptable to different designs. Worked great. I have plans if you are interested in further details. Good Luck tag:www.theatreface.com,2009-02-20:2529492:Comment:8559 2009-02-20T13:30:30.435Z Ted Moskonas http://www.theatreface.com/profile/TedMoskonas

Thanks to all who replied. You have given us a lot of good ideas.<br /> <br /> Ted

Thanks to all who replied. You have given us a lot of good ideas.<br /> <br /> Ted