Alex (Alexandra) Riggs, was on hand to instruct the students in Set Design today. Turns out I've seen Alex before; on a sword fight at the Tennessee Medieval Faire! It seems Alex isn't afraid to try her hand at anything. She loves any form of acting, building sets, designing costumes, and even a little modeling.
She is currently studying at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), studying Technical Theatre Direction. She also graduated from Pellissippi State Community College. Her interest in all aspects of theatre production got her into carpentry.
The 2017 class of the Princess Theatre Camp, was intrigued by her knowledge of tools, and gladly jumped in with both hands! I seemed that it wasn't the first time some of these high school students had used power tools. tape measures, and been round paint! Those that had little to no experience were not afraid to try, and did well. There isn't a lazy person in the group!
Once the wooden frames were assembled, light canvas was stretched over them, stapled, and then splattered with paint. That was when I got a little nervous; paint on the Princess stage! However, Clarissa was quick to have them spread out plastic sheeting before starting. Whew!
I'm sure that more than one of them went home with some evidence of the day's instruction on their clothes, but no one seemed to mind.
Meanwhile, outside a heavy rain poured, but no one knew or even cared. They were learning something great, and they were together!
Thus far, it appears the students are getting a well rounded introduction to theatre arts. I sure wish I had such things offered when I was young!
Tomorrow is "Lighting Design", with my good friend Jon Chemay. That will be of real interest to me; as a photographer. See you then.
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