Play That Goes Wrong

I created all the windows for the player that goes wrong. Using CNC pieces, I laminated and assured the alignment of the round window. For the rectangle windows I cut and assured proper fit into the wall pieces, the window pieces are assembled separately but upon loading in would just be able to slide into the spot on the set.
Creating these pieces with that in mind I had to be very precise and account or wiggle room. To create this ionic column, I had to keep in mind that on the set it would be kicked out from under a tilting platform and carried off stage by one actor. Making this out of pink insulation foam assured that it would be able to accomplish these goals. Using contact adhesive, I was able to assemble the column along a wooden skeleton that ran through each piece. ​​​​​​​
After this drop was painted by are scenic charge artist it was handed to me. I sewed and finished each border and then created a channel for chain weights in the bottom. Then finished and grommeted the top so it was able to be hung on set.
On the set for the play that goes wrong many things fall off the front of the set on specific cues. In the back of our set we had a pulley system rigged up so that the crew members were able to pull the cord and drop the piece on the front of the set. It was my responsibility to train the crew on the proper use of this system and fix anything that was malfunctioning during the run of the show.
The back of the set the tilting platform was manned by two people holding a pipe that would be slid up and down this plywood frame and latched into place at specific points. It was my responsibility in training the crew and ensuring it was used safely and properly, and performing all pre and post-show checks.
In conjunction with the tilting platform the pillar that had to fall that would cause the platform to “fall” was held in place with a pneumatic system. As well as the platform itself was given a pin in the wall to provide additional stability and prevent wiggling. It was my responsibility to fix any pneumatic problems that would arise and to perform all pre and post-show checks.
For the finale of our production of the play that goes wrong we had three of our wall sections fall onto the floor. It was my responsibility to ensure that the walls were ready to fall when they needed to but were safely secured for the rest of the show. Furthermore, my responsibility was to orchestrate the walls being reset and relaunched safely.