Storyboard

Sketches

Initial Setup
Sky “ball” closed, held together by the yellow line with a quick release knot
Ball releases, Sky starts opening up pulled by 1 capstan that controls the four lines
Sky opens fully above the audience
Lights turn on to create appearance of stars
The darker colors are the lines for the secondary element and circles represent fabric that will be abstractions of the moon and more stars or planets
They will move back and forth on the line, pulled by capstans, forming a night sky above the audience

Performance Concept

The performance starts with a huge ‘ball’ of fabric above the audience, and as the ball opens up, the smaller fabric pieces hidden inside the ball are then revealed. Our theme is the starry night. The ‘ball’ extends into a night sky, and manipulations with ‘stars’ and ‘moon’ will be done after.

Milestones

Week 3/19

  • Finalize model of all elements using capstans
  • Write individual code, if needed

Week 3/26

  • Procure fabric
  • Begin sewing the night sky element
  • Practice rigging in the green screen area

Week 4/2

  • Finish the night sky
  • Begin work on the stars and moon
  • Practice rigging the stars and celestial bodies together
  • Introduce lights to practice rigging

Week 4/9

  • Resolve kinks in the rigging
  • Finish sewing all elements
  • Work out final bugs in code, if needed

Bill of Materials

Total cost: approximately $400.00.

Once we have a better understanding of Kresge Theatre, either through gaining access to the space or floor plans, we can have a better estimate of how much fabric is needed. The fabric prices listed are also taken from Amazon and online fabric retailers; it’s likely that we’d be able to find similar materials from Creative Reuse at a significantly lower cost.