Henry V
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
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Henry V: For rep the set walls broke into 3 sections, the columns flew on linesets, the center platform rolled in two pieces on air casters.
Henry V: For rep the set walls broke into 3 sections, the columns flew on linesets, the center platform rolled in two pieces on air casters.
All of the walls and columns were skinned with T-111 plywood.
Each wall had a door and window. This proved challenging for rep. The solution was extra cross bracing to keep things square as it moved.
Each wall had a door and window. This proved challenging for rep. The solution was extra cross bracing to keep things square as it moved.
Each wall had a door and window. This proved challenging for rep. The solution was extra cross bracing to keep things square as it moved.
Each wall had a door and window. This proved challenging for rep. The solution was extra cross bracing to keep things square as it moved.
Backstage view of the walls.
Backstage view of the walls.
The center platform was 20 feet across, broke apart into two halves, moved on triple swivel casters on pneumatic pancake cylinders for rep.
Platform structure used I Joists, for the large unsupported span of 20 feet. Air-lift casters w/ tanks raised the platform to move for rep.
Applying the first of 3 layers to form the top of the platform.
Applying the second of 3 layers to form the top of the platform.
Applying the final (the painted surface) of 3 layers to form the top of the platform.
A close up view of the I joists and steps/decking.
Load in of the main wall and columns.
Off stage storage for the set when The Foreigner was on stage.
Off stage storage for the set when The Foreigner was on stage.
Off stage storage for the set when The Foreigner was on stage.
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