Fire Cauldron Prop

Opera Performance

Winter 2020

The main prop/scenic piece for Dalhousie University Fountain School of Performing Arts opera Dido and Aneas, Aneas and Dido.

Director- Marie Lou Martin

Set Designer- Danielle Wilson

Lighting Designer- Bruce MacLennan

FINAL PRODUCTION SHOTS

  • Close up Photo:Nick Pearce

  • Fire Cauldron Prop Photo:Nick Pearce

  • Close Up Showing Fire Effect Photo: Nick Pearce

PROCESS PHOTOS

Materials: Fibreglass, copper pipe, felt, chiffon fabric and paint

  • Layers of paper mache coated in fibreglass were moulded around a yoga ball

  • Once tried, the metal pipe support was attached and felt detailing added

  • The base was painted using brown tones and metallics

  • A fan was inserted at the base of the cauldron, and light chiffon was attached around the fan to mimic fire

  • paper Mache Base Form

  • Fibre Glass Layers

  • Metal Support and Felt Details