Some directors have only a sketchy idea of how they want the set to look and others know precisely. Harry Grey, definitely falls into the latter camp. He has constructed a detailed model from cardboard and paper. I wish now that I had included a hand in the photo to give you some idea of the scale. It is about 30cm x 25cm I from memory.
The wrong pair of shoes can ruin an otherwise good costume. Audiences notice these things so it is important that the shoes worn are right for the character and for a historical play that they are from the correct period. They also need to fit so that the actor doesn't spend the show either in pain or worrying about tripping over their feet. Progress has a large collection of shoes so there is usually plenty of opportunity to find the perfect pair.
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Coming up...
All My Sons by Arthur Miller 5th - 14th May 2011
Enjoy by Alan Bennett 6th - 11th June 2011
Progress Youth Theatre Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas 4th - 11 July 2011
Open air production The Tempest by William Shakespeare 23rd - 30th July 2011
See Progress Theatre website for details of all our productions and auditions.
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