Tech Theatre students on the making of “Cinderella’s” set

Angelica Lorenzo

Crimson Chronicle Editor

Behind the scenes, Tech Theatre students are building the sets for “Cinderella,” the play. Though they’ll be making some final touches, the set was completed on March 1.

Due to The Oscars, the play went from starting on March 25 to April 1.

Unlike “The Laramie Project,” which only had one large set, Cinderella has eight sets, a task which Tech Theatre 1 students from six periods are working towards completing. Some of the sets include the forest, Cinderella’s stepmother’s cottage interior and exterior, Cinderella’s gold pumpkin carriage, the stairs where Cinderella runs away, and the ballroom with a clock. 

Despite having a higher concentration of SAS students in 1st period Tech Theatre 1 class and the assumption that SAS students wouldn’t like these types of classes, SAS senior, Paula Opun, said, “yes, I enjoy Tech Theatre.”

Though no person has one set task as things need to be done every day, people are given similar tasks depending on what Dr. Sannah assigns them to do. 

“I paint mostly, but I also help around with whatever Dr. Sannah needs,” said Janet Lemus, SAS senior and Tech Theatre 1 student.

Before being able to use power tools, carry lumber around, and paint the set, Tech Theatre 1 students had to learn about safety in theater, tools and their purposes, and other factors of theater like audio, lighting, and positions on stage, so that, with the guidance of Dr. Sannah, they can do some difficult duties during class.

“Having to staple gun the fabric inside of the carriage was very difficult,” Janet said. “Painting is also a lot harder than it seems. Since we’ve had to paint a lot, my hand can cramp up at times and that can be painful.”

According to Dr. Sannah, the set’s production started on the first day back from winter break. And because of the number of sets, students are pushed to work and get their tasks done before the next period. 

Nothing major has gone wrong but budgeting was a big issue since it could cause a decline in the quality of the set. For example, instead of getting actual stair balusters (shown below), they created them out of foam and it created a similar effect. 

Either through the lack of classes available, needing the performing arts requirement, or just enjoying the behind-the-scenes of theater, Tech Theatre has allowed students to try out activities far different than what they’re usually used to.

30 thoughts on “Tech Theatre students on the making of “Cinderella’s” set

  1. I like how they traced the drawings and made them come to life with the card board and the paint.

  2. OMG THIS IS SO EXCITING
    I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THE PLAY
    GREAT ARTICLE
    WHOEVER WROTE THIS DESERVES A REWARD

  3. Wow!! this is so awesome I love this report on the Cinderella stage!! Tech Theater class is great!!

  4. There is so much hard work put into the set and I like how you described it.

  5. Wow this article is great!! I love to see behind the scenes of making the stage!! Tech Theater is a great class!! I cant wait to see all the stages complete

  6. It is interesting to see how many people it takes to create a set. Even with so many people, people have to do a variety of jobs

  7. As a fellow Tech Theatre student, I have enjoyed being part of this. I love helping out the set and can’t wait to see the play!

  8. I really liked your article, everyone worked really hard on bringing all the sets together!

    1. We are proud of the hard work and creativity that has been shown by our talented Tech. Theater I students. This production could not have been done without the hard work, creativity and dedication
      of ever member of the Tech. Theater I class no matter how little your contribution it may had been.

  9. I enjoyed this article it showed the good work the class has been doing.

    1. Can’t wait to see everyone’s hard work in the final production!

    2. Loved the article! Glad to see that there’s people who appreciate our work!

  10. Glad to be able to contribute to such a marvelous production, excited to see the final product!

  11. I love the Cinderella Set . I made new friends and learned a lot from doing this . I would love to build a another set for a play and I would do it over again . I had fun and learned a lot

  12. I really enjoyed this article, it goes very in-depth of how the sets are being made.

  13. I really love this article and learned a lot about the production of a musical such as teamwork.

  14. An eloquent publishing indeed. I adore how you interpreted the essential characteristics of the production, succinctly.

  15. Loved this article! It’s nice to see people finally talking about how much work is put into a musical behind the scenes.

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