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.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

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.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

Week 3 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction

Week 3 of The Flying Dutchman Scenery Construction, a set on Flickr.

Currently the carpentry crew is working on the deck for the upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman. The deck is the platform which covers much of the stage and often raises in height as it goes farther back on stage. All other scenery and the singers will be on top of the finished deck during the performances. The deck is used as a way to add depth for the view by changing the elevation of the singers and scenery.  All of the scenery construction and then painting is happening in the Lyric Opera Production Building at the Company’s new Opera Center.

To learn more about the upcoming Lyric Opera production of The Flying Dutchman, click here.

Building a new bohème

Scenic carpenter Eli Yaffe

Crew members are busy constructing the set for the Company’s all new production of La bohème, which opens the season on September 13.

Due to the hot and humid Missouri weather, our talented construction crew has been working a heat schedule that begins at 6:00 a.m., five days a week. Construction began on July 7th to ensure that the set is completed in time for opening night. The extreme heat and mosquito problems have not dampened the spirits of the crew, but they do look forward to working in air-conditioning when the Company’s new production facility at 18th & Charlotte Streets in the East Crossroads neighborhood is completed.

Bohemian garret in progress

Much progress has been made, and you can easily compare the beginnings of the iconic garret shown here with R. Keith Brumley’s set drawings.