The Mikado Scenery – Week 5

The Mikado Scenery - Week 5 Construction and Painting, a set on Flickr.

Much of the work on the set for the new Lyric Opera production of The Mikado is finished at this point, but don’t think the painters or crew are done just yet. While the move to the Muriel Kauffman Theatre stage began earlier this week, work continued at a furious pace, especially in the paint room. The stage deck has been finished and moved, the final set of scrolls are being wrapped up, and the feature that many are sure to remember, the turntable, was completed and is now on stage. In addition paint is being added to some of the last screens and touch-up work will begin at the theater.  The Company owes a big thanks to all those who helped turn wood, metal and paint into what our patrons will see on stage during The Mikado next weekend. Great work everyone!

For more information about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Mikado, click here.

The Mikado Scenery – Week 4

The Mikado Scenery – Week 4 Construction and Painting, a set on Flickr.

With a little under a week to have the set for The Mikado ready to move to Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, work will be happening all weekend as the crew and painters work to complete the set. This week metal work for the trellis’ is mostly finished, with work concentrated on adding plywood. In addition painting has finished on the second set scrolls, the sky scrolls, and continued on a number of screen panels that will be seen on stage during The Mikado. Prep work on the shows electrics also began, and rehearsal with the full cast began last weekend. Just imagine how much will be done in the next week!

For more information about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Mikado, click here.

The Mikado Scenery – Week 3

The Mikado Scenery, a set on Flickr, Week 3 construction and painting photos.

Work continues full force on the set for The Mikado. This week metal work for the trellis’ continues, with work on the smaller of the two progressing. In addition painting has started on the second set scrolls, the sky scrolls, as well as on a number of screen panels that will be seen on stage during The Mikado. In addition to construction and painting, prop work has begun in the form of an ax for the executioner and stage management prepared for rehearsals which begin this weekend. Keep up the hard work everyone!

For more information about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Mikado, click here.

The Mikado Scenery – Week 2

The Mikado Scenery, a set on Flickr, Week 2 construction and painting photos.

This week painting has begun on the first set of scrolls and form and welding work has begun on the trellis, which will be a central part of The Mikado set. See how hand-made stamps are created, then used to paint designs on the scrolls.  You can also see the early form of the trellis as metal tubing is placed in jigs and welded together.  This won’t been a normal garden trellis though, so check back over the next few weeks to see how the work has progressed.

For more information about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Mikado, click here.

Week 9 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 9 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Photos from Week 9 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. One of the ships is becoming recognizable as a ship. Painting is being done on all sorts of different set pieces and scenery for the second act is mostly constructed. The show opens in only two weeks! But don’t worry, construction and painting is proceeding as scheduled.

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Week 8 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 8 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Photos from Week 8 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. Finishing touches are being made to main sections of the ship deck. Construction is happening on the bow of one of the ships along with some hidden scenery elements like a platform and stairs that will be used by the cast, but will be hidden from view by other pieces of scenery. The principle singers arrive this weekend and full rehearsals will begin. Luckily the crew has been working hard and some of the set pieces will be ready to rehearse on.

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Week 7 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 7 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Here are some photos from Week 7 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. Completed sections of the ship and house have been taken apart for base coat painting. The ship deck is looking like a real wood floor (WOW!) as finishing details are applied. In all, the set is moving along quickly and some pieces will be ready to move into the adjoining rehearsal hall when rehearsals begin in a few weeks.

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Week 6 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 6 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Check out photos from Week 6 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. Set construction is starting to yield tangeble results, as you can see one of the ships’ decks taking shape. Painting continues as textures and depth are being added to the main drop and stage deck pieces. In all, details are becoming more visible as some pieces enter the finishing stages.

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Week 5 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 5 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Check out photos from Week 5 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. Painting continues, with textures being applied on top of base coats. Construction continues, as more and more of the set pieces are taking shape. Sewing work also began on sails for the ships.

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Week 4 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 4 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Check out photos from Week 4 of construction for the set of the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. Painting began on the drop that will be used during the production and the deck is also getting an undercoat of paint. Carpentry work began on the Daland’s ship, including the ship deck where a lot of action will take place.

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