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Stage Technologies with Rapunzel in New York
A small, portable Saxis control unit and BigTow winch, from Stage Technologies, is being used to create clever effects for the touring production of Rapunzel. Following a sell-out tour in the UK, the Kneehigh Theatre’s non-traditional rendition of Rapunzel has opened at The New Victory Theater in New York.
Stage Technologies worked with production manager and lighting designer, Alex Wardle on this project, and provided a simple, easy to use system, capable of flying a small platform carrying two performers. The red, oval-shaped piece of floor is flown to stage level during the show, to bridge a gap in two circular stages. The same oval piece is also flown approximately six feet above the stage and supports the two performers who use the platform as a swing.
Alex Wardle commented “Part of the reason we chose the system is that the Saxis is simple to program and operate; during the performance, it is operated by our Stage Manager (Amy Griffin), who is in costume, running round the stage passing props to actors, setting off pyrotechnics, fetching the rabbit from its hutch and flying two hemp sets; so it's got to be simple! Also, the tour in the UK played in the round, which meant that the winch was in the same room as the audience, so it was important that it runs reasonably quietly.”
The compact size and flexibility of the Saxis unit and BigTow winch make the system extremely easy to install and transport, making it a perfect option for small and touring productions.
18th March 2008
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