Circus scene- utilizing “Cut Drops” or painted scenery hung onto netting to create an open area within the drop.
Big Fish, the musical- SUNY Cortland Dowd Mainstage 2021
Directed by Jeff Whiting
The River, the central location in Edward's tales
Karl in his cave
Karl- the 10ft puppet
Circus canon
Circus
Daffodils- 40ft Net Drop of cardboard cutout daffodils made by students
Painted "River" floor
Painted Net Drop- Auburn University Overlaid painted images
Painted Net Drop- Auburn University 10ftx15ft
Painted Net Drop- Auburn University 7 ft x 15ft
Karl- The making of a puppet
Waiting for my close-up Mr. Whiting
Karl up close
Karl's new hair-do
In production
An actor prepares
Stage test
More cosmetic surgery
Building the face
Armature
TD. Simone Scalici on a test drive
Armature and actor, Bennet Safsal
Armature- initial build
Layout sketch on the wall using a mannequin
Costume Designer, Mark Reynolds sketch
Initial Research