Da na na na na na na na BATWINGS!

This week, we have been tackling the first stages of the epic batwings, as well as a dracula puppet.  I have also been working on some wood samples for Lucy's bedroom furniture.  This should be a lot of fun!

The stage-sized bat wings will slide in from the "wings" (ha ha.) and will be lit differently from the front and behind.  They are constructed from steel ribs and are webbed with layers of tattered black scrim plastic, bobbinet and other materials to make them look simultaneously old and tattered as well as spooky and forboding. 

But as we know in "the business", that only sounds easy. 

Here, Claire and the guys (Jim and Lee) stretch black scrim over the prepared metal ribs of each section on the batwings.  

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They used very high-stick (and very expensive) tape to adhere the scrim to the metal. 

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After the scrim had been perfectly stretched, it was time for the plastic. 

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This is a view of one section (of three) of the batwing from behind.  The plastic will create the desired effect when lit- a bit shiny, a bit opaque, but still translucent.  

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Below is a view of the bat wings put together and hung and awaiting their next steps.  Those will happen in the weeks to come. 

Claire has also been working on the paint-chippy step of the asylum guest room.  

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Looks great!

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This week, I have also been working on making a pattern for the wings of the Dracula puppet.  

The wings are going to unfold, but will need to store bend backwards on the floor.  So, I have to com up with a way for the fabric to look natural when unfurled, but be able to come apart for storage.  

It's a really cool contraption, and our part in it is going to take much more work experimenting and planning before it is ready to go.  I won't give too much away, but suffice it to say that if you are in the Indianapolis area, you don't want to miss this show.  

And if you're not in the Indianapolis area, you're missing out!

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