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e Theatre oP To-Day
presentations ^ Proioques Music **
Edited by O . T. Taylor
An Attractive Setting
Simplicity and Beauty in Utility Cameo Settings
VERY now and then comes a time when a special attraction is booked in on short notice. It may be a dance offering; a novelty orchestra or singers. For such occasions it is well to have material handy for a hastily assembled setting that will nevertheless be in keeping with, and a ■credit to, the proposed entertainment. One of the most popular, as well as effective, things for such occasions is, perhaps,
THE CAMEO SETTING.
With this in mind we offer three simple, yet effective, cameo settings in which a large studio window serves as a frame for the •cameo.
In making changes in the cameo setting • or revamping a unit the window need not be touched except for repainting. It is in the setting seen through the window that the •change is wrought; which, due to the relatively small space it occupies, is easily built from odds and ends used in previous presentations.
Thus we find that the arch and stucco walls built for the Spanish presentation make a delightful garden corner.
A plain blue sky drop and a few willow branches silhouetted against the moon is ideal for a song prologue.
A gate and some odd pieces of lattice,
■covered with vines and bright flowers, and we have a charming old-fashioned garden.
Proper lighting plays an important part in settings of this nature. Striking effects are obtained by using baby spots and bunch lights, with color mediums, worked on dimmers ; blending the colors by dimming out one color and bringing in another.
As a setting may be given an entirely •changed aspect by the use of color lighting any one of the several suggestions made here could be made to serve for several numbers on the same program. These cameo settings are suggested for use with impromptu presentations of singers, dance, etc., therefore no plot of action is offered.
Properties such as the lamps and chair may be omitted or other stock props substituted.
THE WINDOW SETTING.
Figure 1 shows how the window A is set in a split cyclorama. The window sash is made from 1 to 2 battens; six pieces running full height of the window with the cross pieces fitted in to divide the height into six equal panes.
The sash is fitted into a frame made from 1 by 3 battens to which it may be hinged as shown in fig. 2, A, to be used, if so desired, as French windows; or the sash may be fashioned permanently in the frame. In figure 1, one-half of the window is shown finished with window drapery and lambrequin, on the other half the drape has been omitted to show construction.
The special borders, C, fig. 1, may be replaced with stock borders of appropriate design.
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