International theatre festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe present some unique challenges for the theatre maker. The 60 minute format, minimal sets and props, electrical, music and audio equipment, wing space, shipping and so on, We have our rehearsal blocks stored overseas at a local theatre college and this year we're integrating them with some lightweight sheer drapes.
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| AI generated image for the Absurd Hero set in Willow Studio at Riddles Court |
One of the fun parts of performing preview shows in Denver is that we use the exact same sets and props we’ll take to Edinburgh. With only five minutes to load in and out, the design has to be flexible and fast. Once we land on a concept that’s both functional and true to the show, we use ChatGPT to mock up the layout in our actual venue — so we can see exactly how it all fits.
