Beauty and the Beast
Directed by: Kelsie Davis | Olivet Nazarene University | February 29-March 2, 2024
For this production we constructed a unit set along the back of the stage. Four sided rolling flats allowed us to change location and expand the set. Our library was created by hanging flats.
The village in "Belle"
The well and facades of the town.
Maurice's invention
Chip's cart was a team up between the costume and scenic designers.
Belle's bedroom required a small bed to ensure there was enough space to act.
The tavern in "Gaston"
Gaston standing on the piano in the tavern.
Gaston's chair and portrait
Chip's cart
Mrs. Potts and Chip
The gargoyles and the dungeon.
Maurice in the dungeon
The library in "Human Again"
The library in "Human Again"
The castle after the library flats are taken off in "Human Again"
The Beast, Lumiere, and Cogsworth in the West Wing.
The castle in "Beauty and the Beast"
The Process
The structure of the set was initially built in our rehearsal space to allow the actors to practice on it.
The original design was larger due to incorrect measurements. When this was realized, work began on revising the design.
The finalized set was smaller and shallower, but was framed perfectly by the stage.
Maurice's cart was made by attaching luan and cardboard to a shopping cart.
The rose window.
All bricks were painted by hand in our scene shop.
The rose window with finished bricks.
Seeing a design realized is truly magical.
Actors playing around give great opportunities to capture set pieces under house lights.
A "Be Our Guest" sign was painted for photo opportunities.