We used the projections from BMD. I think they've changed what they look like since we did it in Fall 2019 (as I recall, they changed over the summer 2019 but we managed to use the original version because that's what we'd chosen when we chose the show...? I could have some details wrong).
Anyway, I loved their projections, and I love working with BMD. They're always available and ready to help, and I appreciate that so much. We have worked with them 3 times and I won't hesitate to work with them again.
NOTE: The cheaper option for their rentals is to use their playback app, StagePlayer. If you want to use Q Lab (which I prefer), you have to buy the pro package and it's significantly more expensive.
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Laura Steenson
Theatre Director
Reynolds High School
OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-24-2022 11:12
From: Melissa Kratish
Subject: projections?
Hi Josh,
I'm so excited to learn that you're looking to utilize digital scenery in your upcoming production of The Little Mermaid! With all the transitions from land to sea (not to mention the special effects), projections work as a key tool to recreate the cinematic storyline for the stage. The style of artwork used by Broadway Media is cartoonized realism; the settings are stylized, but it still looks different from the Disney film artistically. In fact, Broadway Media worked closely alongside Disney to make sure the artwork didn't infringe, but still felt reminiscent of the film.
Here are a few photos from California Regional Theatre's recent production, utilizing The Little Mermaid Scenic Projections.
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Melissa Kratish
Broadway Media
CA
Original Message:
Sent: 05-18-2022 10:24
From: Josh Belk
Subject: projections?
Hello colleagues! We are planning on The Little Mermaid in the fall, and are planning to use projections to do a lot of the scenic "heavy lifting". It will be our first time using projections on this scale. I'm looking at TheatreAve.com and BroadwayMedia.com, who both have sets of projections designed for this show. My question is, what experiences have you had with either company, do you have a preference, and/or what other feedback do you have? Thank you!
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Josh Belk
Director of Theatre
Palmer Ridge High School
CO
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