Trick Props

Method For Hidden Water-Proof Blood Pack

Chicago Shakespeare Theater- Hamlet

The type of blood was later changed from Blood Juice to Reel Blood by Cassandra Westover during tech, due to the color under stage lights. During the run of the show, Dan Nurczyk made and maintained the water-proof packs.

Materials: Rare-Earth Magnets, Fake Ice, Blood Juice, Reel Blood, Plastic Wrap, White Vinyl.

Fabric Blood

Chicago Shakespeare Theater- SS! Macbeth

This solution was an alternate to red sand or liquid blood.

Materials: Bottle, Thread, Fabric

Fish Umbrella

CCM- Seussical

Materials: Rare-Earth Magnets, Umbrella, Ribbon, Fishing Line

Hidden-Seam Crackable Elephant Bird Egg

CCM- Seussical

Materials: Epoxy, Rare-Earth Magnets, Easter Egg, Acrylic Gel Medium

Silent/Loud Bell

Shenandoah Summer Music Theater- Sweeney Todd

The bell had to remain silent during the moving of set pieces, but ring loudly when rung by actor.

Materials: Elastic, Foam Tube, Nuts