Robert Cohen - Theatre, Brief Version-McGraw-Hill Education (2016)

180 Chapter 6 The Director
22. Scenic Assembly. Now in the Randall Theatre, where the play will be presented,
the scenery is being erected and assembled on the actual stage. © Robert Cohen
23. Scenic Detailing. Scene Designer Winiarski demonstrates to
Scenery Supervisor Zimmer precisely how she intends the
window hinges to be fitted. © Robert Cohen
24. Scenic Revision. An early version of a stage prop—a portable desk that is
to be carried and used by the “Notary”—is tested in rehearsal and found
to be too bulky; it must be redesigned immediately. Since Scene Designer
Winiarski is completing a project in New York that week, the redesign—as
a simpler lap desk—is accomplished through a series of overnight e-mail
exchanges. In Cedar City the next morning, Director Cohen approves—and
sends to the prop shop—the new version. © Robert Cohen
25. Props. In the prop shop, the redesigned lap desk is sanded by
Properties Construction Artisan Ryan McAlpine. © Robert Cohen
26. Photo Call. Neither scenery nor costumes are fully
finished, nor have all the lighting instruments been
installed, but selected pieces have been completed and
temporary lighting has been set up so key scenes from
the play may be photographed for the souvenir program
and upcoming publicity releases. Publications Art
Director Phil Hermansen frames a shot that will include
Arnolphe and his two servants in front of the house
where Agnès is lodged. © Robert Cohen