Me and Anna putting together some flats.
We started building the set for Arsenic and Old Lace today. First, we brought in five 4x8 foot flats and one 2x8 foot flat, took off the legs, removed excess lumber and hang nails, attached them with nuts and bolts to build one large 8x22 foot platform, and then attached wheels to the corners and sides of the platforms. We flipped the unit over after it was attached. This platform will be the base for what we build the rest of the set on. It's kind of like preparing a canvas to paint on.
Attaching the flats.
Marie cutting our lumber for the upper level platform.
After cutting the lumber from a cut list the TD gave us, Marie and I started cutting 2x6 and 2x4 down to the right sizes to build a 4x8 foot platform with a little 1x3 foot extension. This will be the landing at the top of the stairs when the set is finished.
Here I am cutting our lumber.
After we cut the lumber, we started putting it together. Dan had mentioned that his numbers might be wrong, so he double checked them...
Dan was still wrong...taking the platform apart.
Our TD accidentally made a mistake on one of his measurements. So, after we put the platform 75% together, I discovered a problem and we had to take it all apart. But, in little to no time we had it ready to go. It turned out pretty good.
The bottom of the platform.
As you can see in the picture above the platform is built with a number of different wood studs, and they are not straight. Normally a platform would be built with four outside pieces and two or three middle pieces. This platform was built to fit according to where we will be attaching the wall studs, so it is modified to suit our needs.
The top of the platform...Finished.
Today was a pretty slow day, but just as with any painting, poem, music, and most art...each stage requires a break between layers. The art needs time for editing and reflection. We will return tomorrow to finish the walls for the landing platform, and hopefully get a chance to install the stair case.
1 comment:
Jon
You rock. One of my favorite things about working in theater set building, is that we collaborate as a team. It's fun, and the mind keeps working to find new solutions to the problems presented. You're great to work with. I'm proud to be on your team.
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