This set design for “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” was for a production by Denton Community Theatre, Denton, Texas.  It was staged October 29 through November 7, 2010.

The design involves one set piece -- a “false proscenium” -- behind which is a rear-projection screen.  Video is projected on the screen that simulates 1880’s period scenic backdrops, curtains, and special effects.  The videos come from files on a computer.  The computer is not included in the rental, as well as the rear-projection screen.

The "false proscenium" is approximately 12 ft. tall by 16 ft. wide and 4 inches deep. The rear projection screen is 10.5 ft. tall by 15 ft. wide. The video segments are Quicktime movies embedded in a Keynote file running on a Macintosh computer.

Contact Philip Lamb for more information: email at:
biz(at)philiplamb.com

Package includes:

• Schematic drawings for building the “false proscenium” set piece
• Rendering of decorative design of “false proscenium” as a guide for scenic painting
• All video files for projections, and any elements needed for editing
• A cue sheet

Package does NOT include:

• Rear projection screen
• Computer for playback of video files
• Video projector
• On-site operator/ technician
• Props

Click here for more technical specs about the projections

Click on the photos below to see larger images opened in a new window.

(Photos courtesy of Betsy Deiterman)

Click the curtain image below to see stills for most of the scene changes.