A Bright Idea: Designing a Lighted Wig
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom A
Start Date
17-5-2012
End Date
17-5-2012
Abstract
I will explain the research, renderings, and production processes of wigs created for Central Theatre Ensemble’s production of A Christmas Carol, produced in November and December 2011. The highlight of the wigs built for the show is the wig worn by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It is a conical shape, with hair held in place by wire, lace and hairpins. Underneath the hair rests a small light source that illuminates the wig from the inside out during particular scenes. The construction of this wig took several weeks of planning meetings between myself as the Wig Designer, the Costume Designer, and the Lighting Designer. Many elements, potential problems, and factors had to be taken into consideration.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Reesa, "A Bright Idea: Designing a Lighted Wig" (2012). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 96.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2012/posters/96
Poster Number
35
Additional Mentoring Department
Theatre
A Bright Idea: Designing a Lighted Wig
SURC Ballroom A
I will explain the research, renderings, and production processes of wigs created for Central Theatre Ensemble’s production of A Christmas Carol, produced in November and December 2011. The highlight of the wigs built for the show is the wig worn by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It is a conical shape, with hair held in place by wire, lace and hairpins. Underneath the hair rests a small light source that illuminates the wig from the inside out during particular scenes. The construction of this wig took several weeks of planning meetings between myself as the Wig Designer, the Costume Designer, and the Lighting Designer. Many elements, potential problems, and factors had to be taken into consideration.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Scott Robinson