We did an open set. We had four very large pillars that stayed on stage and moved to various parts of the stage to create different looks. We also had two set pieces (6'x2') that had generic English town on one side (double doors & windows) and library on other (double door entry to library - book wall on other). It was an open set - Our orchestra has to be onstage - so we put them behind a gazebo - which became our back drop
Here you can see the costumes - and parts of set behind - http://www.siprep.org/page.cfm?p=8251
1) Covent Gardens - pillars on one side of stage on angle / pub window on angle on other side
2) Ascot - pillars across the back - drop
3) library - pillars across the back - book unit - then furniture pieces
4) outside house - pillars across the front
5) outside pub - two pub wall units moved to various parts of stage
6) inside pub - English pub side - but with a bar, chairs and tables brought in
I know I am forgetting other sets - but you get the idea - it was very flexible - no big drops (except ascot) and no big set pieces - furniture and props
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Ted Curry
Pleasant Hill CA
Original Message:
Sent: 09-13-2016 07:04
From: Karen Malone
Subject: Set Design Questions about My Fair Lady
I'm directing My Fair Lady later this year and I'd love to hear your advice or tips you might have about directing the show. I could also use some advice about set designs--what did you do for Covent Garden, the ballroom scene, etc.? Thank you!
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Karen Malone
Teacher
Commack NY
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