Annie

Walnut Street Theatre, November 2017
Scenic Design by Robert Andrew Kovach

Carved Foam Statue

These statues were carved, draped, and painted over the course of 5 days for the Warbucks mansion. I carved the female, while my fellow apprentice carved the male. The fabric draping and paint treatments for both were completed together.

Laminated foam block with outlined shape

Carving process, cast hands and feet were used to expedite the process

Foam sealed and muslin draped and stiffened with glue

Finished painted piece with its counterpart

Finished statue placed on set

Trick Baby Doll

This doll was modified to include a quick release mechanism, allowing it to be handled roughly by the orphans without separating, but easily pulled apart by Ms. Hannigan.

Doll was distressed and yarn pigtail wig added

Head mechanism in action

Detail of head, quick release receiver

Detail of quick release button placement

Detail of doll neck, quick release pin with stabilizing rings

These buckets were integrated into the choreography of the Hard Knock Life sequence. Later I made a second set to allow both youth casts to perform together in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.