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  • 1.  Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-20-2019 11:51
    Hello, theatre folks,

    We're having a ball working on Peter and the Starcatcher. I know that a lot of you have done this show. What did you do about Molly and Aster's glowing amulet? I have found lots of glow-in-the-dark battery operated necklaces, but none with on-off switches. Any suggestions would be helpful.

    Many thanks.

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    Michael Bergman
    Teacher/Director
    The Potomac School
    McLean, VA
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  • 2.  RE: Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-21-2019 06:51
    We beaded an amulet while sewing in battery operated fairy lights. The base was craft mesh/woven plastic we cut into a circle, and then our students designed a bead pattern (that was star inspired).

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    Jessica Harms
    Theatre Director
    Acton MA
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  • 3.  RE: Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-22-2019 08:07
    We bought LED collar lights for dogs and attached them to necklaces students made from yarn. It was inexpensive and worked great.

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    Jennifer Gunther
    Teacher
    Colerain High School
    Cincinnati OH
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  • 4.  RE: Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-23-2019 07:51
    I would send a photo, but our Peter props are rented out. 
    I disassembled a metal belt that had large, square pieces for the amulets then bought cheap gold chains from the craft department of WalMart. I ordered the lights from Amazon (below) and attached the lights to the back of the amulets with spike tape. There is a switch to turn on the lights and our actors were able to use them easily. The batteries lasted through many rehearsals and performances.   

    Have fun! It's a great show!
    ~Betsie

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  • 5.  RE: Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-22-2019 08:54
    Hi,
    We used a seashell based design amulet that was illuminated by a small focusing led flashlight held by by an actor crouching downstage of the starcatcher.  Check Amazon I think you can get a pack of two them for less than $14. 
    We also found fingertip led lights in bulk for a great effect in one of the songs and to "fly" the future Tinkerbell in the last scene. 

    This is a lovely show.

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    Bob Sedoff
    Board member Mn chapter EdTA
    Sedoff, Inc.
    Edina High School
    Edina MN
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  • 6.  RE: Peter/Starcatcher question

    Posted 09-23-2019 08:48
    Thank you, all!  These are such creative ideas. I'm going to play around with them to find what works best for our production. (This is why I love this forum.)

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    Michael Bergman
    Teacher/Director
    The Potomac School
    McLean, VA
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