This sketch shows the breakdown of platforms used to create the thrust stage. The two "plugs" on stage right and left already existed and were used to expand the for-stage during the COMMDEDIA summer performances. Everything else was built specifically for this production ( and used again and again afterward as I have been told...may even still be in use today!)
WAITING FOR THE PARADE takes place mainly within a sort of All-Purpose Union Hall. In order to convey this and conceal the very familiar looking procenium of the Art Deco Workshop stage, I constructed a series of flats without any backing cloth. The girder-like constuction, along with working light fixtures, gave a fair representaion of the utilitarian building the Women volunteered in by day.
A piano, simple chairs and small tables made up the remainder of the setting. At stage right a small "Tailor's Shop" was suggested by a counter and a few props. The character of the sole German/Canadian Woman held sway there with some very moving monologues.
As You may be now familiar...most of my working drwaings which have survived are awash with coffee stains. Par for the course for me, I'm afraid... I built a very nice maquette, or small model of this set which sadly has not survived the years....
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